Written episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai for 3rd July 2023 on WorldofEntertainment.in.
As the episode begins, Abhinav asks Akshara to cry and lighten her heart. He says he’ll get her water. He goes. Everyone tries to get in touch with Akshara. They worry. She gets a football and sees Abhir ask her to come play. She smiles and goes to him. They play football. She imagines him and smiles. Abhinav looks for her. Some pots fall down.
She doesn’t see. Abhinav worries and shouts Akshara. He runs. Manjiri says I’ll get flowers for puja. Abhimanyu sees Akshara and the falling pots. He runs and shouts Akshara. She drops the football down. She sees Abhimanyu. She cries and calls out Abhir. She says he was here. Manjiri watches. The pair cry. Akshara asks Abhir to stop playing hide-and-sevents. She remembers the judge’s words.
As she says that I am alone, so is Abhir. My life depends on my son, he means everything to me. She lies down in despair and weeps. Her words reveal her desperation, saying that she will not survive without him. Abhinav comforts her by holding her hand. She continues to explain how Abhir had tied a sacred thread on her wrist and had asked her to win the case, with the desire to live with them. But their inability to fulfill his wish makes them feel like failures as parents, causing them to lose him forever. The pain of this loss is too much for her to bear. Seeing this, Abhimanyu extends his hand towards Akshara and reminds her of the responsibility they have towards each other. With Abhinav’s support, he helps Akshara stand up and then offers his hand to her as well. He acknowledges their home and their son, waiting for them eagerly and encourages them to join him there. Tears streaming down his face, Abhimanyu bids them farewell as they depart towards their home, where their long-lost son patiently awaits their return.
He remarks that Abhir was the center of Akshara and Abhinav’s existence. It’s like not having a moon at night, it would seem strange if we didn’t have the sun in the morning. Abhir is like our sun, without him how will they survive in that darkness? Dadi requests Kairav to call Manish again. Surekha informs that Ruhi and Aarohi waited for a while but eventually left. Manish and Suvarna arrive home. Dadi asks for their opinion. Kairav confidently states that he knows they are acting, just like Aarohi and himself used to do during exams. They would pretend to trick someone, but ultimately reveal their success. He urges Manish to join in and announce the good news – we won the case, Akshara and Abhinav have been granted custody of Abhir. However, both Manish and Suvarna shake their heads sadly and cry. Dadi exclaims with disbelief, “This can’t be true! How did this happen?” Kairav pleads for them not to say such things as it cannot be possible.
Emotions run high as he throws objects and tears stream down his face. He praises Akshara and Abhinav, referring to them as the greatest parents in the world while emphasizing that Abhir is their entire world. Dadi attempts to calm him down. Muskaan explains how deeply Akshara and Abhinav loved Abhir, but ultimately lost him. Expressing confusion, Kairav asks for an explanation about how Abhimanyu won the case. Suvarna reveals the details of what happened. Kairav questions the fairness of the court’s decision, wondering if it is considered a crime to be from a middle-class background, where financial stability may not always be guaranteed.
Surekha acknowledges that Abhimanyu’s power, wealth, and social standing would prove advantageous for him. Meanwhile, Manish reflects on the series of events triggered by his decision to challenge Manjiri. Although he regrets not listening to Abhinav and separating a child from his parents, even if Akshara and Abhinav forgive him, he struggles to find forgiveness for himself. Kairav comforts him by saying that there is no need to dwell on past mistakes.
Eventually, Manjiri arrives home, overwhelmed with emotions as she shares the news that they have been granted custody of Abhir. She embraces Shefali and shares her joy, but Shefali and Anand seem worried. Despite their concerns, Mahima confirms their happiness at the news before Parth joins them.
Manjiri questions Parth’s presence, reminding Mahima that he had gone to Dubai. In defense, Mahima mentions that their grandchild is coming and her son is also here, asking if Manjiri is happy about it. Manjiri expresses her concern about Shefali’s feelings and Akshara’s well-being. An argument ensues between them. Mahima brings up Abhimanyu’s mistreatment of Akshara and his sons’ involvement in it, stating that Abhir will be unhappy staying here. Manjiri reassures her that Abhir loves his dog a lot and will be content staying here. Mahima argues that Parth and Shefali should have a chance at their relationship, just like Abhimanyu did. Manjiri counters by saying that Parth has no right to stay here. In response, Mahima declares that if that is the case, then Abhimanyu has no right to bring Abhir into this house either.
Precap:
In response to Abhir’s question, Akshara reveals his name is… Abhimanyu says I’m Abhir’s real dad, and he’s coming home to stay with us. Abhir says I won’t go. Abhinav says you have to go. Ruhi says Abhir won’t stay happy here.
