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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Season 1

80 episodes Premiered Jan 12, 2009 Updated Jul 19, 2026

Episodes

S1·E1

Rajshri worries about Akshara

Jan 12, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath is all praise for Akshara as he believes she is lucky for his business. As Rajshri worries about Akshara, Vishambharnath tells her that it is his responsibility to t

S1·E2

Akshara meets Alok in the market

Jan 13, 2009 · 21 min

On their way to the cinema, Varsha tells Akshara to audition for a singing competition. They manage to shake off Bhola who was coming with them and in the market, Akshara holds Alo

S1·E3

Akshara is upset

Jan 14, 2009 · 21 min

Alok tells Varsha that he met Akshara. Akshara is distressed about displeasing her parents. Rajshri advises her to follow the customs of the family and Vishambharnath feels Akshara

S1·E4

Shaurya is invited for a picnic

Jan 15, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha instructs Alok not to follow her as she doesn't want to meet him again. She invites Shaurya to a picnic. Meanwhile, though Dadi asks Akshara not tell Shaurya anything about

S1·E5

Shaurya and Alok fight

Jan 16, 2009 · 21 min

At the picnic, Varsha teases Shaurya. She then notices Alok there and starts yelling. Shaurya thrashes Alok for touching Akshara. Rajshri suggests that Vishambharnath should not be

S1·E6

Akshara avoids college

Jan 19, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara does not want to go to college and Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that she is not feeling well. Meanwhile, he comes to know that Alok is the same person that Akshara was spot

S1·E7

Akshara's marriage is planned

Jan 20, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is furious when she comes to know that Rajshri has asked Shankari Tai to search for a groom for her. She requests Dadi to postpone her marriage as she wants to continue her

S1·E8

Akshara unhappy about marriage

Jan 21, 2009 · 21 min

The family gets ready for Akshara's marriage and a photographer is asked to take pictures for her profile. Akshara is angry at this and Om tries to convince Sunaina to postpone the

S1·E9

Akshara wants to delay marriage

Jan 22, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is depressed about her marriage preparations and cries to Dadi. She also pleads with Rajshri to delay it. Meanwhile, Varsha tells Shaurya that even her mother has started l

S1·E10

Akshara is suspicious of Varsha and Shaurya

Jan 23, 2009 · 21 min

To Akshara's relief, Rajshri stops pressurising her to marry. Meanwhile, she becomes suspicious that Varsha and Shaurya are more than just friends. She starts keeping an eye on the

S1·E11

Akshara celebrates Gangaur

Jan 26, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara decides to fast on the day of Gangaur. She and the other women of the family make an idol of Shankarji. Meanwhile, Dadi and Gopi Dadi talk about the sacrifices Gopi Dadi ha

S1·E12

Akshara decides to marry

Jan 27, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara decides that she is ready to marry and her family members are happy to hear this. Meanwhile, Varsha finally admits to Akshara that she is in love with Shaurya. How will Aks

S1·E13

Varsha reveals her love for Shaurya

Jan 28, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara counsels Varsha and asks her to talk to Shaurya about marrying him. Varsha tells her fiancé that she is in love with Shaurya. Meanwhile, preparations for Akshara's marriage

S1·E14

Varsha's mother stops her from going to college

Jan 29, 2009 · 21 min

Shankari tai informs Rajshri that Varsha's fiancé has refused to marry her and that Varsha is hurt by the rejection. Akshara tells Dadi it was planned by Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha'

S1·E15

Shaurya apologises to Varsha

Jan 30, 2009 · 21 min

The women in the family buy sarees for the marriage. Dadi asks Rajshri to also buy a saree for Shaurya's wife. Meanwhile, Shaurya apologises to Varsha for not supporting her and pr

S1·E16

Varsha's mother meets Vishambhar

Feb 2, 2009 · 21 min

Dadi is elated when Akshara tells her about the relationship between Shaurya and Varsha. However, Akshara is worried about Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother comes to meet Vishambh

S1·E17

Akshara chooses her husband

Feb 3, 2009 · 21 min

Family members tease Akshara as she is confused about which boy to choose when Rajshri gives her an album with photos of prospective grooms. Finally, with Varsha's help, she makes

S1·E18

Akshara is unhappy

Feb 4, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath is excited about Akshara's engagement but she is not happy with the person her parents have chosen. However, she decides to compromise and obey them. Rajshri learns

S1·E19

The groom's family likes Akshara

Feb 5, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri is scared to tell Vishambharnath that Akshara does not like the groom as Vishambhar announces that the groom's family likes her and are ready for marriage. Shaurya informs

S1·E20

Akshara likes Rituraj

Feb 6, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara likes Rituraj and Rajshri is happy with her choice. Shankari assures Vishambharnath that Rituraj belongs to a good family. However, all the ladies give Akshara different ad

S1·E21

Akshara and Rituraj meet

Feb 9, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara and her family meet Rituraj and his family and she likes him. However, they are too shy to talk to each other in front of their families and thus talk to each other in priv

S1·E22

Akshara gets ready for marriage

Feb 10, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara and Rituraj go for a walk and she tells him that she wants to be a singer. Varsha teases Akshara and her family member are extremely happy about her impending marriage.

S1·E23

Vishambharnath is happy with Rituraj

Feb 11, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath approves of Akshara's marriage with Rituraj. Akshara is happy with Rituraj. The preparations for marriage are on in full swing. However, Rajshri tells Varsha that sh

S1·E24

Varsha asks Akshara to meet Rituraj again

Feb 12, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara asks Dadi, Chachi, Dhaniya and Rajshri about their love stories. Rajshri narrates her story. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to find out if Akshara really likes Rituraj and convinc

S1·E25

Akshara meets Rituraj again

Feb 13, 2009 · 21 min

Family members prepare for Shaurya's engagement. Meanwhile, Varsha and Akshara make an excuse and meet Rituraj. Akshara is very nervous about the meeting. Should she have listened

S1·E26

Shaurya and Varsha get engaged

Feb 16, 2009 · 21 min

Dadi and Rajeshwari tell Shaurya that he is engaged to Varsha for his entire life. Kunwar promises to make the same jewellery for Varsha and Akshara. Akshara is praised by the gues

S1·E27

Rituraj's family reject Akshara

Feb 17, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is depressed when she learns from Rajshri and Shankari's conversation, that Rituraj's family has rejected her. She daydreams of Rituraj while dancing in Shaurya's baraat. V

S1·E28

Vishambharnath learns the truth

Feb 18, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha's wedding goes on smoothly. Rajshri goes through the wedding rituals even though she is depressed about the decision of Rituraj's family. Vishambhar also becomes furious aft

S1·E29

Akshara tells Dadi that she met Rituraj again

Feb 19, 2009 · 21 min

When Rajshri tries to console Akshara, she says that she already knows about the rejection. Dadi is shocked when Akshara reveals that she met Rituraj, but asks Akshara not to menti

S1·E30

Varsha feels guilty

Feb 20, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that Rituraj's family rejected Akshara because she had wanted to be a singer. Vishambharnath asks Shankari to demand an explanation from Rituraj's fami

S1·E31

Akshara tries to apologise

Feb 23, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is upset after hurting her parents. Omi and Dadi try to convince Vishambharnath and Rajshri that Akshara is innocent. Dadi tells Akshara to personally apologise to Vishambh

S1·E32

Anil asks for an increment

Feb 24, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath breaks his fast and forgives Akshara, but feels guilty for not understanding her. Dadi gets emotional when Akshara hurts herself. Meanwhile, Rajshri requests Varsha

S1·E33

Vishambharnath is missing

Feb 25, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha's mother and her friends become upset as Shaurya doesn’t accompany Varsha for the 'pag phere ki rasam' but Varsha convinces her mother that she is very happy at her in-laws’

S1·E34

Varsha and Akshara are upset

Feb 26, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha and Akshara are upset as Varsha's mother is made to wash Shaurya's feet as part of a ritual. Vishambharnath returns home to Rajshri after Akshara finds him at the temple and

S1·E35

Shankari Tai predicts the future

Feb 27, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri gives the keys of the house to Varsha, explains her responsibilities and invites the neighbours to Varsha's 'mooh dikhai'. Shankari Tai plays a game of chausar with Varsha,

S1·E36

Shaurya's rant

Mar 2, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath and Rajsri are worried for Akshara. Shankari Tai informs them that another groom's family is coming to see Akshara on the occasion of Holi. Meanwhile, Varsha tries t

S1·E37

Akshara agrees to meet the groom

Mar 3, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with g

S1·E38

Akshara agrees to meet the groom

Mar 4, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with g

S1·E39

Shankari Tai's lie

Mar 5, 2009 · 21 min

Shankari Tai gets drunk and tells Akshara that she lied about her future but Varsha tells Akshara not to believe her. Akshara tells Vishambharnath that she does not want to meet Na

S1·E40

The Singhania family arrives

Mar 6, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is nervous and tells Varsha that she cannot become a good wife but Varsha encourages her. Vishambharnath welcomes the Singhania family. How will the first meeting between N

S1·E41

Akshara has no answers

Mar 9, 2009 · 21 min

After Akshara serves tea to Naitik, Vishambharnath asks Varsha to take the two to the terrace so that they can talk alone. However, Akshara is still nervous and does not answer Nai

S1·E42

Vishambharnath does not agree

Mar 10, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik tells his mother he thinks that Akshara does not like him. Shankari Tai informs Rajshri that Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Though Vishambharnath does not agree, Dadi asks Va

S1·E43

Dadi arranges a second meeting

Mar 11, 2009 · 21 min

Bhabhima confronts Gayatri for not consulting her about the marriage. Meanwhile, with Naitik wishing to know Akshara better, Dadi decides to arrange a second meeting. Later, Rajars

S1·E44

Akshara is stunned to see Naitik

Mar 12, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha gets worried when Shaurya comes to know of Naitik's meeting with Akshara. However, Dadi asks Akshara to get ready after Varsha tells her of the plan. She is stunned to see R

S1·E45

Akshara and Naitik fight

Mar 13, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara and Naitik argue about Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. Family members overhear the argument and stop their fight. Rajshri asks Akshara to apologise and Gayatri taunts Naiti

S1·E46

Naitik decides

Mar 16, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara tells Varsha about Naitik's rude behaviour and Naitik talks to Mohit about her. Meanwhile, Rajarshi does not tell Vishambharnath about the argument as he gets ready to anno

S1·E47

Is Akshara ready?

Mar 17, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik agrees to marry Akshara and the family members are in a celebratory mood. However, Shaurya tells them to ask Akshara’s opinion and Varsha tries to find it out. Vishambharnat

S1·E48

Akshara decides

Mar 18, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is tense about Naitik's proposal. They try to learn each other's opinion about their marriage with Mohit and Varsha's help. Rajshri tells family members that Akshara has ma

S1·E49

Family obligations

Mar 19, 2009 · 21 min

Vishambharnath asks Akshara to continue her studies. However, at the college, the lecturer questions Akshara and Varsha for being irregular. Meanwhile, Raj Shekhar Singhania asks N

S1·E50

Naitik and Akshara meet

Mar 20, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Varsha convinces her and takes her to the meeting spot. Naitik introduces Mohit and Rishi to Akshara and Varsha spends some time with her. Meanwhile,

S1·E51

Naitik and Akshara go on a date

Mar 23, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik and Akshara go to a resort on a date. Naitik orders vanilla ice-cream on and talks about his dream girl. Meanwhile, news of this date does not sit well with Bhola. Later, Va

S1·E52

Akshara and Varsha return late

Mar 24, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik asks for Akshara's phone number as they wait for Varsha at the college. Later, Varsha and Mohit ask Akshara and Naitik respectively about their date. Akshara talks about her

S1·E53

Awaiting the first call

Mar 25, 2009 · 21 min

Rashmi seeks help from Naitik to complete her college project. Later, Rajshri teaches household work to Akshara but she burns her hand while cooking. Meanwhile, Akshara waits for N

S1·E54

Varsha's advice for Akshara

Mar 26, 2009 · 21 min

Rashmi talks about Naitik's behaviour to Raj Shekhar Singhania and Naitik apologises. Meanwhile, Varsha reminds Akshara about her exams and asks her to study and teases her on seei

S1·E55

Ananya is missing

Mar 27, 2009 · 21 min

Dadaji asks Rajshekhar to inform Vishambharnath about the time for the Tilak ritual. Akshara talks with Varsha about her confusion regarding the exams and rituals. She practises wr

S1·E56

Trouble in the exam hall

Mar 30, 2009 · 21 min

Kaveri is surprised to learn that Akshara wants to come for the Tilak ceremony. Naitik gives Shaurya’s phone number to Gayatri but Dhaniya answers the phone. Meanwhile, Akshara and

S1·E57

Akshara skips Tilak rites

Mar 31, 2009 · 21 min

Dadaji becomes upset as he comes to know that Akshara will attend the Tilak ceremony. However, Naitik asks Akshara not to come to the Tilak ceremony as Dadaji will not like to brea

S1·E58

Akshara won't study further

Apr 1, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha tells Dadi that Naitik stopped Akshara from going to Tilak ceremony. The Singhania family members put Tilak on Naitik’s forehead and bless him. Meanwhile, Dadaji tells Naiti

S1·E59

Varsha fails

Apr 2, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is delighted to see her name in the result board. However, Varsha fails in the exam. Upon Akshara's requests, her teacher agrees to take Varsha's exam once again. Meanwhile

S1·E60

Akshara's education is a problem

Apr 3, 2009 · 21 min

Bhabhima tells Dadaji that Akshara wants to study after marriage, but he does not agree. Dadaji orders Raj Shekhar to ask Akshara's family to stop her studies. Mohit tries to convi

S1·E61

Varsha wants to drop out

Apr 6, 2009 · 21 min

After Dadaji asks him to take responsibility of their family business, Naitik requests Dadaji to allow Akshara to study after marriage, but receives a scolding. The Maheshwari fami

S1·E62

Naitik drops Akshara home

Apr 7, 2009 · 21 min

Varsha gets emotional while giving her notes to Akshara. Naitik tells Mohit that he has requested Dadaji to allow Akshara to continue her education. After college, Naitik stops Aks

S1·E63

A case for education

Apr 8, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is delighted when Naitik wishes her well for the exam. Varsha is happy when Omkarnath gifts her honeymoon tickets. However, Shaurya is shocked to learn that Varsha has quit

S1·E64

Naitik wants to meet Akshara

Apr 9, 2009 · 21 min

While, Varsha and Shaurya pack for their honeymoon, Naitik is delighted that Dadaji has agreed to Akshara's education after marriage. He asks Akshara to meet him inside the college

S1·E65

Varsha refuses to study

Apr 10, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik arrives at Akshara's college to meet her but she comes with her mother. However, with the help of Akshara's friend, he still manages to speak with her. Meanwhile, Shaurya as

S1·E66

Varsha cannot find Shaurya

Apr 13, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri is worried about Akshara's health. Mohit calls Akshara's house to talk to her but Rajshri picks up the phone. Meanwhile, Dadaji scolds Naitik for reading a book on the dini

S1·E67

Nandini's arrival

Apr 14, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik and Akshara meet at college and he reads her a book. Meanwhile, Rashmi tells Akshara that she calls Rajshri 'Bhavana'. Bhabhi Maa informs that Nandini is coming. Gayatri req

S1·E68

Nandini is upset

Apr 15, 2009 · 21 min

Nandini is upset that she was not told anything about Naitik's marriage. Nandini's mother tells her that she was not informed so that she does not get upset at Naitik, being the yo

S1·E69

Akshara is upset at Naitik

Apr 16, 2009 · 21 min

Kaveri feels sad that her daughter, Nandini, is unmarried and consoles her. While Nandini still retains the same affection for her family, she is upset, due to which Naitik cannot

S1·E70

A misunderstanding

Apr 17, 2009 · 21 min

Nandini is excited about Naitik's marriage and wants to meet Akshara. However, Naitik is upset that he could not meet Akshara. He starts messaging Akshara hoping that she might not

S1·E71

Shaurya invites Varsha

Apr 20, 2009 · 21 min

Nandini feels that she could not make her parents happy. She also wants to help Naitik and Akshara in their exam preparations. Meanwhile, Shaurya expresses his feelings to Varsha a

S1·E72

The wrong gift

Apr 21, 2009 · 21 min

Nandini and her family members visit Akshara. Naitik calls up Akshara and asks her to impress Nandini. Rajshri and her family members buy anklets for Nandini and greet Naitik's fam

S1·E73

Nandini likes Akshara

Apr 22, 2009 · 21 min

Nandini likes Akshara and her family and wants to help her with her studies. In more good news, the Maheshwari family comes to know that the Singhania family is suitable for Akshar

S1·E74

Dhanya likes Bhola

Apr 23, 2009 · 21 min

Rajshri gives permission to Naitik to talk to Akshara. Nandini explains Akshara's subject to Naitik but he is tense after learning Akshara's subject is different. Meanwhile, Shaury

S1·E75

Naitik suspects Akshara

Apr 24, 2009 · 21 min

Dadaji scolds Naitik for sleeping late, and then gives him some office work, which worries Naitik. Later, Naitik and Mohit reach the college library to meet Akshara, but see her wi

S1·E76

Dhanya agrees to marry a widower

Apr 27, 2009 · 21 min

Akshara is upset with Naitik for suspecting her after seeing a boy helping her pick books. Everyone is shocked to hear that Shankari has brought a proposal for Dhanya. The alliance

S1·E77

Dhanya is upset

Apr 28, 2009 · 21 min

Both Naitik and Akshara are sad about their argument. When Naitik's family plans to purchase jewellery, Nandini wants a special one for Akshara. Meanwhile, Dhanya weeps thinking ab

S1·E78

Shankari leaves a message

Apr 29, 2009 · 21 min

Shankari compels Akshara to go shopping with Naitik's family. Later, when Naitik and Mohit enter Akshara's room, she starts screaming. Meanwhile, Shankari leaves a message for Rajs

S1·E79

The Singhania family's rules

Apr 30, 2009 · 21 min

Naitik meets Akshara and he apologises for his behaviour. Later, when the Maheshwari family arrives at the Singhania house to select wedding jewellery, Rajshri begins to worry on s

S1·E80

Akshara must to learn to cook

May 1, 2009 · 21 min

Anshuman demands halwa from Akshara and Rajshri tells her to learn to cook and prepare the dish. Rajshri also asks Dhanya if she would like to stay with Akshara after Akshara's mar