Ye rishta 1000 epi celerbations -- Rival site

Producer Rajan Shahi who said, "The success of Yeh Rishta goes to the team. Bidaai and Yeh Rishtaare two shows that have made our production house proud. Today… Yeh Rishta is my identity. When I go to a foreign country and I say that I am the producer of Yeh Rishta… I get respect."

Thanking the Yeh Rishta fans for all their support he said, "Our show has completed 1000 episodes because its fans are the ones who have made the characters of this show part of their daily life. I would like to thank all Yeh Rishta audience for being there."

Karan Mehra aka Naitik averred, "It's been a beautiful four year and 1000 episodes journey. I did not even realize when and how time passed by. I feel lucky to be a part of the show that will be remembered in television industry with other shows that have completed 1000 episodes. Also the fact that it's the only longest running show on Star Plus fills me with joy."

"Everybody has put in a lot of hard work in getting this show where it is. It has been a team effort and also the love of our fans," ended Karan.

Hina Khan remained unavailable for comment.