YRKKH: Abhir prays for Abhinav's return upon learning about his demise

The episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai tonight starts with Aarohi revealing her plan to the family, explaining how she intended to handle the children by bending the truth. Following this, Akshara instructed the kids to have a simple meal of bread and jam, while the older members of the family solemnly consumed plain food as they mourned Abhinav's loss. The absence of Abhinav was deeply felt, with Akshara herself grappling with his absence. She found herself lying to Abhir about the significance of her sindoor, a small but poignant moment.

In the midst of their shared grief, Kairav placed garlands on Abhinav's picture, standing in solidarity with Muskaan who was also struggling to come to terms with the reality of Abhinav's departure. As Muskaan expressed her regret over his loss, Kairav made a heartfelt promise to bring Neela back once the court case reached its conclusion, emphasizing his determination to keep her as part of their family.

Within the family, different perspectives emerged on whether to be forthright with Abhir. Surekha advised Akshara to reveal the truth to him directly, while Aarohi cautioned that learning the truth on his own might shatter Abhir's trust in them. Aarohi suggested that Akshara gently explain the situation to him, helping him understand the gravity of the situation. Manish echoed this sentiment, advising Akshara to be honest and help Abhir prepare for the challenges ahead.

Ultimately, Akshara resolved to be truthful with Abhir. Summoning her courage, she acknowledged the difficulty of the task. Meanwhile, Kairav and Muskaan believed that Abhir would not enter the study room and discover the garlands adorning Abhinav's picture. However, a twist of fate unfolded as Kairav accidentally dropped the key to the locked room.

Amidst her search for Abhir, Akshara encountered a grieving Ruhi. Together, they confronted the truth when Abhir and Ruhi opened the study room and saw the garlands. Ruhi, having experienced loss herself, understood the weight of the situation, while Abhir struggled to comprehend it. Manish comforted Ruhi as she wept, providing a sense of solace.

Abhir's confusion intensified as he questioned Akshara about Abhinav. With Manish's support, Akshara mustered the strength to reveal the heart-wrenching truth – Abhinav had passed away and was not coming back. Abhir initially rejected this reality, urging Akshara to stop lying. As the family collectively grieved, they observed Abhinav's absence through Abhir's perspective, his innocence heightening the emotional impact.

On the periphery, Manjiri overheard the conversation, praying for Abhir's strength in dealing with this immense sorrow. Meanwhile, Abhir desperately wished for his father's return, bargaining with the divine to bring him back. The family shared in his pain, deeply moved by his plea.

In an effort to console Abhir, Akshara guided him to perceive Abhinav as the brightest star in the sky. However, Abhir remained adamant, longing for his father's presence in reality. Concerned by his deteriorating emotional state, Akshara had a sudden realization – she resolved to fight for Abhimanyu's case in court, a decision that stirred doubts in Manjiri's mind. Akshara's motivation was clear – she aimed for the truth to prevail, standing as a pillar of support for her family during this tumultuous time.