Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Samrat makes a bold move towards Kiara, exposes their relationship truth to Abhir

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode, Abhira tries reaching out to Armaan over a call, but it's Ruhi who notices. Choosing to ignore the call, Ruhi switches off Armaan's phone, leaving Abhira puzzled by his sudden unavailability.

Later, Armaan and Ruhi shop for toys for Daksh. Armaan wonders if they've bought enough, but Ruhi, still grieving Rohit's absence, emotionally shares how her husband would have bought the entire store for Daksh. She laments that there's no one left to pamper the child anymore. Moved by her words, Armaan decides to purchase more toys.

Meanwhile, Abhira discovers that Armaan has gone shopping with Ruhi and Daksh. She rushes to the toy store, where the shopkeeper mistakenly assumes Armaan is Daksh's father. Just as Armaan is about to clarify, Daksh calls him "papa," stunning Abhira and delighting Ruhi. Ruhi fondly recalls that Rohit used to bring Daksh to this very shop, adding to the emotional moment.

Determined to get answers, Armaan and Abhira go to confront Krish. Meanwhile, Sanjay advises Krish to flee the country. Just in time, Armaan and Abhira catch up with Krish and stop him. The Poddar family soon learns that Krish is implicated in a drug-related case. Armaan urges Krish to cooperate with the police, but Kajal senses there's something Krish isn't revealing. When Armaan insists on taking Krish to the police station, Krish refuses and instead stands by Sanjay, shocking Armaan with his defiance.

Ruhi tries to comfort Armaan in the aftermath, but he emotionally distances himself, requesting solitude. Abhira suggests that Ruhi should rest, but Ruhi blocks her path to Armaan. However, Abhira firmly states that Armaan needs her right now.

In a heartfelt moment, Armaan breaks down and embraces Abhira, confiding in her about the emotional toll everything is taking on him. Witnessing their growing closeness, Ruhi is consumed with envy and silently vows to come between them, determined to reclaim her place in Armaan's life.

Elsewhere, Samrat makes an inappropriate advance towards Kiara, but she reacts strongly, slapping him. As Kiara tries to escape the car, Samrat attempts to forcefully hold her back. Just then, Abhir sees the situation unfold and angrily confronts Samrat, physically confronting him in his fury. Samrat finally exposes the truth, revealing that Kiara had offered him money to make Abhir jealous. Abhir questions Kiara, who then decides it's time to confront both Charu and Abhir together.

Later, Abhira tells Armaan that this wasn't the first time Daksh had called him "papa." Armaan is hurt that Abhira kept this from him and lashes out in frustration. Meanwhile, Kaveri advises Krish to apologise to Armaan, but Armaan declares that he no longer wishes to hear anyone's apologies.

At that moment, Kiara makes a surprising entry into the Poddar mansion with Abhir and immediately calls out Charu. She confronts Charu, demanding to know why she kept such a significant truth hidden from her, leaving everyone in shock. Charu tries to explain that she didn't want to hurt Kiara. However, Kiara mocks her for her apparent hypocrisy.

Manisha, sensing the growing tension, tells Kiara to stop beating around the bush and reveal the truth. Kiara then exposes Charu's deception, accusing her of betrayal. In a manipulative move, Kiara turns the situation around by mentioning how Charu's friend had deceived Kiara's own friend. She elaborates on how Charu's friend, who had married Neha, cheated on her, and Charu knew about it but kept silent.

Kiara presses Charu, questioning why she didn't warn Neha about the affair or take action to stop it. Charu defends herself, stating that she intended to reveal the truth eventually. Kiara, overcome with emotion, breaks down, expressing that although both Neha and Arpit were at fault, Neha is the one suffering the most, unable to love again or trust anyone. Kiara accuses Charu of letting Neha's life be ruined by staying silent.

Armaan and Abhira step in, trying to calm Kiara down and advising her to encourage Neha to move on and let go of the past. Kiara, however, refrains from revealing the full truth about Charu and Abhir's affair to the family. Nonetheless, Charu and Abhir quickly realise that Kiara has uncovered their secret relationship.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Abhira asks Armaan to forgive her for hiding Daksh's earlier reference to him as "papa." Armaan tells her he needs time to come to terms with it, as the situation is far more complicated and emotionally heavy than it appears.