“Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” Episode Recap: Abhira’s Mehendi Ceremony (15th September 2024)

The episode begins with a tense confrontation between Abhira and Armaan. As they navigate the chaos of the sangeet preparations, Armaan reprimands Abhira for neglecting her health amid the hurried arrangements. Abhira, stressed and exasperated, tells him to stop with the scolding. Armaan, visibly anxious and regretful, admits he forgot to ensure she had a proper meal and calls himself foolish. He expresses his love and asks her to take care of herself.

Their argument softens as they share a heartfelt hug. Abhira then notices a mysterious box and questions Armaan about it. He tries to evade the issue, but Abhira discovers it contains baby socks. The moment, marked by Armaan’s discomfort discussing future plans, adds a humorous touch to their interaction. Despite his initial awkwardness, he smiles as Abhira finds the tiny socks endearing.

Abhira, sensing Armaan’s eagerness, suggests that while they plan to wait a couple of years before starting a family, they should stay open to life’s surprises. She assures him that any child, whenever they come, will be a beloved addition to their family. Touched by her words, Armaan agrees and embraces her warmly.

The following day, Armaan surprises Abhira with a visit to a charmingly decorated space filled with toys, clothes, and balloons. He shares that this location holds nostalgic value from his childhood and expresses his delight that Abhira is supportive of their future. Together, they create a painting symbolizing their joy and anticipation.

Armaan then retrieves a set of his childhood clothes and fondly reminisces about a stage performance where he dressed as Radha and won first prize with his friend Rohit. He playfully suggests that if they have a daughter, she might wear these clothes without knowing they once belonged to her father. Although Abhira teases him to try on the costume, Armaan insists they need to focus on getting ready for the mehendi ceremony.

As they prepare, rain begins to fall, ruining their artwork. Despite this setback, the mehendi ceremony proceeds with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests dance and celebrate while Vidya, preoccupied with some blood reports, asks about their arrival.

The servant eventually delivers the reports, and Sanjay instructs him to clean up spilled juice. Manisha directs Ruhi to grind the mehendi, but Manish intervenes, stating that he has brought fresh mehendi from Abhira’s maternal home. He also mentions that Swarna is unwell and resting.

During the mehendi application, the festivities remain lively. Initially reluctant to join in the games, Armaan finally agrees after encouragement from Abhira. Charu proposes a playful challenge: Armaan must find Abhira’s anklet hidden in a bowl of mehendi, but he must do so without using his hands. This fun challenge adds excitement to the celebration.

Meanwhile, Vidya’s concern over Abhira’s health is evident as she refers to the blood reports. Abhira reassures her that she is well, but Vidya’s worry is palpable. As Armaan retrieves the anklet from the mehendi bowl using his foot, the family watches with bated breath. Amid the lively commotion, Manish and Surekha attempt to address Ruhi’s frustrations, inadvertently leading to Abhira’s report being dropped.

Armaan successfully finds the anklet, receiving applause from the guests. Krish commends Armaan’s devotion to Abhira, and Aryan encourages him to dance. Armaan, now fully immersed in the celebration, agrees with enthusiasm. The episode concludes on a high note, highlighting the joy and unity within the family amidst ongoing dynamics and lingering tensions.