Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Cast

Hina Khan

Role:Akshara Naitik Singhania
Akshara (Age- 19)is a simple and sweet girl who has been brought up in a traditional Marwari family. She is the only daughter in the family in three generations; and therefore, she is adored and pampered by everyone. Nonetheless, the rules and regulations for her are the same as they are for others. She knows her limits and has never disobeyed rules. She is not a chirpy girl, yet has a lively nature that comes across through her expressive eyes and her attitude of accepting life just the way it is.

Karan Mehra

Role:Naitik Raj Shekhar Singhania
Handsome and youthful, Naitik is a typical son of a Marwari family. Well educated... yet somewhere tied to the customs and tradition. Naitik being the only son in the house of daughters was the most pampered and fussed over. His demands were met with even before he asked for them and even as his father tried hard to give him a more balanced upbringing, others made sure he felt very special. Though he is also a sensitive soul who cares for others and never hurts anyone, there is a certain pride in him for being born a boy! Together as a couple Akshara and Naitik will embark of a journey where both will have to shed the facade of being the people their respective families and ambience made them and accept each other in their most natural elements.

Pooja Joshi

Role:Varsha
Varsha is Akshara's best friend, and is as lively and innocent like her. They share every girlie secret, their grievances and sorrows together- she is Akshara's 'true soulmate'. Varsha, an only child, lost her father at a very young age, and is a more practical, confident and self reliant person than Akshara since she does not have the security blanket of father figure or brother over her head. Varsha has been regular in Akshara's house and has fallen in love with her brother Shaurya. However no one knows about their relationship! This is one secret that she has kept even from Akshara. is Akshara's best friend, and is as lively and innocent like her. They share every girlie secret, their grievances and sorrows together- she is Akshara's 'true soulmate'. Varsha, an only child, lost her father at a very young age, and is a more practical, confident and self reliant person than Akshara since she does not have the security blanket of father figure or brother over her head. Varsha has been regular in Akshara's house and has fallen in love with her brother Shaurya. However no one knows about their relationship! This is one secret that she has kept even from Akshara.

Ather Habib

Role:Shaurya
Shaurya, Akshara's elder brother, is an attractive and well built young man of today. He is overprotective about his kid sister and behaves like her father. Though he matches Vishambharnaath in aggression, he lacks maturity. He has a traditional and conservative approach towards women; 'they are to be protected' is ingrained as part of his chauvinistic training. Shaurya shares a warm relationship with Akshara but they do not share every detail of each other's lives. He projects a I'm your big brother image and has even kept his romance with Varsha a secret from her.

Nidhi Uttam

Role:Nandini
Nandini Mahendra Pratap Singhania is Naitik and Rashmi's first cousin,daddaji and bhabhima's daughter

Ayush Agarwal

Role:Mohit
Avantika is a very modern, 21st-century girl who has her head in place. She is a very positive and practical girl. Her dressing sense like her thinking is modern and thus she usually dresses in skirts, capris etc. It's a character college going girls can relate to!

Shivansh Kotia

Role:Naksh Singhania

Neha Saroopa

Role:Rashmi
Rashmi Rajshekhar Singhania is Naitik's younger sister

Ashish Kapoor

Role:Nikhil

Lata Sabharwal Seth

Role:Rajshri
Rajshri (Age – 45) is the lady of the house. Being the eldest bahu, she shoulders many responsibilities, of which keeping the family together is her primary focus. She is affectionate, strict with Akshara but at the same time pampers Anshuman (her devraani's son). She is an attractive woman and her simplicity makes her even more attractive. She gets hyper easily and can cry or laugh with spectacular ease. She can't deal with tension. She never negates or confronts her husband publicly and guards his image fiercely. She is the only person who understands that behind his stern façade is a vulnerable man who has to play many roles to protect his family.

Sanjeev Seth

Role:Vishambhar Nath
Authoritative and dominating, this patriarch of the Mahehswari household is the bearer of family torch. He comes across as a strict disciplinarian, a believer and a staunch follower of traditions. He is very firm with his son Shaurya but is lenient with his daughter Akshara. Though he adores her and never talks to her in a raised voice, he has made it very clear that the girls/women of the household have to live within the strict rules laid down by society and no exceptions will be entertained. Behind his authoritative aura, he is also affectionate and emotional. He cloaks his vulnerability by being the responsible man who cannot afford to go wrong being the eldest son of the family.

Vinita Malik

Role:Daadi
Daadiji (Age- 65+), the mother of the Maheshwari clan, has unquestionably accepted her place in the house after the death of her husband. She recognizes that though her sons respect her and give her importance, she should not interfere in their decisions. She allows Rajshri to take over the mantle of being the lady of the house and only guides her when necessary. Over the years, she has also developed a sense of humour and a keen sense of seeing things with a different perspective. She adores her granddaughter and in her company, Akshara finds unconditional love and acceptance. She is Akshara's guide and friend.

Reem Sheikh

Role:Prerna Singhania a.k.a. Chikki

Alpesh Gehlot

Role:Samar

Sonali Verma

Role:Gayatri Rajshekhar Singhania
Gayatri Rajshekhar Singhania (Naitik's mother)

Sandeep Mehta

Role:Rajshekhar Singhania
Rajshekhar Singhania is Naitik's father, Akshara's father-in-law

Ali Mercchant

Role:Rituraj
Rituraj (Akshara's was-to-be fiance)

Neelima Tadepalli

Role:Sunaina
Sunaina is the pretty and sociable wife of Omkar Nath. An affectionate woman, she displays great understanding and sensitivity. She is loved by all and has never questioned the authority of Rajshri. Even though she has practically raised Akshara, she never claims any right over her. With her understanding of finer nuances of relationships and her caring attitude, she has earned everyone's respect. However, she feels that something is amiss in her relationship with her husband. Even though they are apparently happy, they lack togetherness. Sunaina Chachi is characterized by a sweet smile on her lips and a streak of sadness in her eyes.

Abhijit Lahiri

Role:Mahendra Pratap Singhania
Dadda Ji

Priyanka Nayyar

Role:Lalita Mami

Medha Sambutkar

Role:Kaveri Mahendra Pratap Singhania
Kaveri Mahendra Pratap Singhania is Naitik's 'bhabhimaa',daddajee's wife

Anand Mani

Role:Bajinder Singh(Bhola)
Bhola is an orphan who has been brought up in the Maheshwari household. He loves Rajshri, like his own mother and can give his life for her. Bhola is very muscular and learns pehlwani (hence a bramachari) and protects Akshara as his sister. He accompanies Akshara on all her outings like a bodyguard. Bhola is overtly sentimental.

Manu Malik

Role:Omkar Nath
Vishambhar Nath's younger brother, Omkar Nath is a nice man. Fondly known as Omi Chacha by the kids of the house, he admits that it's only sheer chance that he was born in a Marwari family because he is not cut out for business. He has a sensitive heart which he guards fiercely and does not reveal his vulnerability to others. He instead hides it with his wry sense of humuor. It's only his wife who knows that he is a very sensitive man with an unique perspective on life. Yet, she falls short of understanding him completely as he does not conform to any preconceived image. He believes in God but not in the rituals. He is an amiable person but difficult to understand. Hence, the family has accepted him as he is without even trying to probe into his heart.

Aman Sharma

Role:Anshuman
Anshuman is the youngest child in the house. He is an extremely amiable kid who hates to study and is a complete food buff- so overweight and very cuddly. He is otherwise a smart kid who always has a one liner ready for every occasion. He often brings smiles to people's faces even in the most tense situation and is adored and spoilt by everyone, especially Rajashri.

Roshan Khan

Role:Gopi daadi
Gopi daadi is a friend and confidant of Daadi. She came as Daadi's bridesmaid when she was just 12 and Daadi was only thirteen. She's always been in the Maheshwari house since then and is more of a friend to Daadi than a servant. Gopi daadi has the authority to keep a check on the other servants. The bahus of the house respect her and even obey her. At times, she also scolds the bahus & kids of the house (but never Vishambhar or Omkar).