Tanya folds her hands before Abhira; Vidya shocks the family in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Tanya, Vidya and Kajal from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; Source: JioHotstar

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, a furious crowd surrounds Abhira, accusing her and claiming that the images circulating online are fake. Abhira firmly responds that she is already aware the video is fabricated. She reminds everyone that while the public has been upset for only a short while, she and Armaan have been dealing with this trouble for months. A woman blames AI for the situation, but Abhira defends it, saying AI itself isn't the problem.

Abhira Defends AI and Shares Her Emotional Past

Abhira opens up about her childhood and reveals that she grew up without seeing her father and never got to spend time with her brother. She explains that through AI-generated images, she was able to experience a moment she always longed for, a family picture with Akshara, Abhir, and Abhinav. Showing the picture to everyone, she says that if used correctly, technology can bring joy, but when misused by people like Varun, it turns harmful.

She advises the crowd not to trust any sensational video without verifying the truth. According to her, Varun deliberately created a misleading clip, knowing people would react instantly and spread it without thinking. Abhira asks everyone to stay aware and think twice before liking or forwarding such content.

Inspector Arrives as Abhira and Armaan Demand Punishment

The inspector soon arrives, and Abhira, along with Armaan, demand strict action against Varun. Varun turns to look at Tanya, causing her to panic.

Later, Abhira and Armaan share a soft moment together. They meet Maira, who feels guilty for misunderstanding them earlier. She apologises genuinely. Wanting to uplift the tense atmosphere at home, Abhira and Armaan try to cheer up the Poddar family. Armaan wonders aloud what more they can do to bring normalcy back. When Maira mentions Children's Day, Abhira immediately comes up with an idea for a celebration.

Kaveri Expresses Regret and Seeks Forgiveness

Kaveri then approaches Abhira and Armaan with regret. She apologises for trying to distance herself from them, even when they were the ones standing with her during her hardest moments. She admits her behaviour was selfish.

Abhira and Armaan comfort her, and Abhira cracks a silly joke to lighten the mood. Armaan teases that no one usually laughs at her jokes, but Kaveri shuts him down and tells him not to say anything against Abhira. Abhira suggests celebrating Children's Day together. Sanjay instantly refuses, claiming he is too busy. Madhav encourages Kajal to join Abhira's plan. Maira convinces Krish and Tanya to be a part of the event.

Kaveri and Abhira then ask Vidya to speak to Kajal. Vidya gently talks to her and requests her support. Kajal eventually agrees, saying she and Sanjay will attend the celebration.

Tanya Fears Her Secret Will Be Exposed

Abhira and Kaveri thank Vidya for handling the situation. Later, Sanjay questions Kajal about agreeing without asking him first. Kajal says she just wants the family to come together again, which is why she said yes.

Meanwhile, Vidya begins preparing lunch for the household. She asks Tanya what dish she likes. Kajal steps in and says she will cook for Tanya herself. Vidya compliments Kajal's brooch, and Kajal proudly reveals Tanya gifted it to her. Tanya then nervously tells her to remove it, but Kajal refuses. Vidya comments that Abhira, Tanya, and Ruhi are financially independent women. Kajal replies that Abhira and Ruhi had support systems behind them, but Tanya built everything on her own. Tanya silently worries about what will happen once her secret is exposed.

Precap for the Next Episode

In the precap, Abhira and Armaan question Tanya after learning that her money helped Varun’s video spread everywhere. Tanya breaks down and admits she had no idea what her investment was being used for. Abhira then chooses to keep the matter hidden and asks everyone to move forward, while Armaan tells Tanya and Krish to ensure the truth never comes out. However, Vidya later learns the truth when she comes across the agreement with Tanya’s name on it, and the revelation shocks her so much that she ends up slapping Kajal, leaving the entire family stunned.