Akshara’s 1st love is back in Ye Rishta - Article

Akshara's first love is back in Ye Rishta!

Ali Merchant, who previously portrayed the role of Rituraj in Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus), is all set to reenter the show. His reemergence is going to bring about a major twist in the story as Akshara, his former love, is all set to marry someone else. And that's not all, the actor has been working out religiously, so get ready to see Rituraj fitter than ever. How will Akshara resist?

According to a source, "Akshara and Naitik are about to get married. In fact, preparations for the marriage are already on. But during the engagement arrangements, Ali will make his comeback as Rituraj. His reappearance will create much confusion. After all, he was Akshara's first love. And the fact that Naitik doesn't know anything about this will add to the confusion."

Ali Merchant entered as Rituraj three months ago and was seen in a cameo for five episodes. Soon after that, Rituraj called off his wedding to Akshara at the last minute and disappeared from the scene. His entry did wonders for the show and that is the reason he's been brought back. The source adds, "Ali was only there for five episodes but that seems to have worked really well for the viewers; it led to a high rise in the ratings."

Ali Merchant refused to comment on his entry. Instead, he told us his other plans: to get fit. The actor has lost 9 kilos in just two months and is also working out regularly. He tells us, "I want to look very fit now and it's been two months since I started working on it. I am doing every possible thing: I go to the gym regularly, I do yoga for an hour and most importantly, I am concentrating on my diet. I only eat boiled food, fruit juices and I've stopped eating junk completely."

The actor is also taking advice from fellow actor Gautam Rode. He says, "He and Karan Singh Grover have the best bodies in the television industry. I take am taking special tips from Gautam. I also take special algae products, which are the fastest and healthiest way to reduce weight."

Ali hasn't started shooting for Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai yet but his entry will take place soon. The serial airs every Monday to Friday at 9:30pm on Star Plus.


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Vandana Shukla/ Hill Road Media

Monday, June 01, 2009

thanks for the article

dont tell me he is the one .....bubloo bhaiya...OMG!!!

thanx.

nonsense ! he was not Akshara's first love..these ppl. r talking as if Akshara and Rituraj had an affair together ! and as such Rituraj never had any feelings for Akshara bec. if he had then he would have said yes for the marriage proposal...Akshara realized her mistake  the moment she knew the truth about him..that he and his family are  narrow minded and selfish (Shankari told Vishambar that they are "dahej ke laalchi log") 

The person who'd written this article def. doesn't watch YRKKH..how can akshara resist him ? ha ha ha ha ! Akshara loves Naitik only and her husband is the best ..she will not even look at Rituraj !

Charu you are absolutely 100% correct. Akshara has only eyes for one person and one person only which is Naitik. I am really looking forward to see what happens in the sense that I think that Akshara and Naitik will become even more closer and  in doing so will  realise  that they both truly and deeply love each other.

hmmmmmmmmm i wondaaa wahzz his entryy lykkk!!i still finkk hez gana be naitikz cuzin!!!nnn duddee no one can beat karan singh groverz body!!faaannnxxxx4 de articlee!

OMGGGGGGG he is coming backkk noooooo i can't see anyone other  thn naitik with akshra
@_charu_-i second u di