---
title: "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 16413
imdb_id: "tt7112704"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 68
episodes_count: 4244
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. The series premiered in 2009 and is known for its portrayal of a young married couple navigating adjustment issues in a Marwari joint family in Udaipur. The show explores the couple's journey as they learn to love each other and their respective extended families, becoming mature members of their household. The series features a long-running narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships and family dynamics.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young married couple navigates life within a traditional Marwari joint family in Udaipur."

### Why Watch
- explores complex family dynamics
- focuses on marital growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- very long-running series
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a romantic family drama suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, family-oriented, dramatic, sentimental

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (80 Episodes)
### Season 2 (46 Episodes)
### Season 3 (101 Episodes)
### Season 4 (68 Episodes)
### Season 5 (44 Episodes)
### Season 6 (31 Episodes)
### Season 7 (111 Episodes)
### Season 8 (77 Episodes)
### Season 9 (28 Episodes)
### Season 10 (85 Episodes)
### Season 11 (20 Episodes)
### Season 12 (49 Episodes)
### Season 13 (71 Episodes)
### Season 14 (60 Episodes)
### Season 15 (50 Episodes)
### Season 16 (42 Episodes)
### Season 17 (28 Episodes)
### Season 18 (44 Episodes)
### Season 19 (19 Episodes)
### Season 20 (82 Episodes)
### Season 21 (23 Episodes)
### Season 22 (30 Episodes)
### Season 23 (16 Episodes)
### Season 24 (46 Episodes)
### Season 25 (26 Episodes)
### Season 26 (23 Episodes)
### Season 27 (61 Episodes)
### Season 28 (29 Episodes)
### Season 29 (51 Episodes)
### Season 30 (23 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 1464
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 35 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 1429 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Siddharth Vasudev** as *Adv. Sanjay Bansal*
- **Shruti Rawat** as *Manisha "Meenu" Poddar*
- **Sachin Tyagi** as *Manish Goenka*
- **Mohsin Khan** as *Kartik "Kittu" Goenka*
- **Shivangi Joshi** as *Naira Singhania-Goenka*
- **Sushant Marya** as *Vikram Singh Shekhawat*
- **Niyati Joshi** as *Swarna Goenka*
- **Samriddhi Shukla** as *Adv. Abhira Sharma-Poddar*
- **Rohit Purohit** as *Adv. Armaan Poddar*
- **Arshiya Sharma** as *Maira Poddar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
It is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Udaipur, India.

### Q: What is the central premise?
The show follows a couple as they navigate marriage, parenting, and life within a joint family.

### Q: Where can the series be viewed?
The show airs on StarPlus and is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

### Q: How long has the show been running?
It premiered on January 12, 2009, and is recognized as the longest-running Indian television soap.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/16413)
- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeh_Rishta_Kya_Kehlata_Hai)
- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (TV Series 2009–2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7112704/fullcredits/get)
- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (TV Series 2009- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/16413-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai)
- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009-2023) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/209hbcEkLbxg31JF49Q037/credits/)
- [Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/cast/1000486979/)

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