Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Season 1, Episode 53: Awaiting the first call

Rajshri worries about Akshara

Vishambharnath is all praise for Akshara as he believes she is lucky for his business. As Rajshri worries about Akshara, Vishambharnath tells her that it is his responsibility to take care of her. He also tells Rajshri that Bhola will watch a film with Varsha and Akshara.

21 min

Akshara meets Alok in the market

On their way to the cinema, Varsha tells Akshara to audition for a singing competition. They manage to shake off Bhola who was coming with them and in the market, Akshara holds Alok's hand. How will Vishambharnath react when he comes to know of this?

21 min

Akshara is upset

Alok tells Varsha that he met Akshara. Akshara is distressed about displeasing her parents. Rajshri advises her to follow the customs of the family and Vishambharnath feels Akshara is wrong. Will he forgive her?

21 min

Shaurya is invited for a picnic

Varsha instructs Alok not to follow her as she doesn't want to meet him again. She invites Shaurya to a picnic. Meanwhile, though Dadi asks Akshara not tell Shaurya anything about the previous day's incident, he comes to know of it from Anshuman. What will Shaurya do?

21 min

Shaurya and Alok fight

At the picnic, Varsha teases Shaurya. She then notices Alok there and starts yelling. Shaurya thrashes Alok for touching Akshara. Rajshri suggests that Vishambharnath should not be told of this incident. Will Vishambharnath come to know of this?

21 min

Akshara avoids college

Akshara does not want to go to college and Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that she is not feeling well. Meanwhile, he comes to know that Alok is the same person that Akshara was spotted with, in the market. Alok's friend calls Akshara and gives her some news about him.

21 min

Akshara's marriage is planned

Akshara is furious when she comes to know that Rajshri has asked Shankari Tai to search for a groom for her. She requests Dadi to postpone her marriage as she wants to continue her studies. Will her father agree?

21 min

Akshara unhappy about marriage

The family gets ready for Akshara's marriage and a photographer is asked to take pictures for her profile. Akshara is angry at this and Om tries to convince Sunaina to postpone the marriage. Will Akshara's marriage get postponed?

21 min

Akshara wants to delay marriage

Akshara is depressed about her marriage preparations and cries to Dadi. She also pleads with Rajshri to delay it. Meanwhile, Varsha tells Shaurya that even her mother has started looking for a groom for her. Will Akshara's pleas be heard?

21 min

Akshara is suspicious of Varsha and Shaurya

To Akshara's relief, Rajshri stops pressurising her to marry. Meanwhile, she becomes suspicious that Varsha and Shaurya are more than just friends. She starts keeping an eye on them. Will she find out the nature of the relationship between the two?

21 min

Akshara celebrates Gangaur

Akshara decides to fast on the day of Gangaur. She and the other women of the family make an idol of Shankarji. Meanwhile, Dadi and Gopi Dadi talk about the sacrifices Gopi Dadi has made for the family. In the meantime, Varsha and Shaurya spend time with each other.

21 min

Akshara decides to marry

Akshara decides that she is ready to marry and her family members are happy to hear this. Meanwhile, Varsha finally admits to Akshara that she is in love with Shaurya. How will Akshara react?

21 min

Varsha reveals her love for Shaurya

Akshara counsels Varsha and asks her to talk to Shaurya about marrying him. Varsha tells her fiancé that she is in love with Shaurya. Meanwhile, preparations for Akshara's marriage are on in full swing.

21 min

Varsha's mother stops her from going to college

Shankari tai informs Rajshri that Varsha's fiancé has refused to marry her and that Varsha is hurt by the rejection. Akshara tells Dadi it was planned by Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother stops her from going to college. What will Varsha do now?

21 min

Shaurya apologises to Varsha

The women in the family buy sarees for the marriage. Dadi asks Rajshri to also buy a saree for Shaurya's wife. Meanwhile, Shaurya apologises to Varsha for not supporting her and professes his love for her in front of his father. How will the family react to Shaurya and Varsha's relationship?

21 min

Varsha's mother meets Vishambhar

Dadi is elated when Akshara tells her about the relationship between Shaurya and Varsha. However, Akshara is worried about Varsha. Meanwhile, Varsha's mother comes to meet Vishambharnath and Rajshri. Will Vishambharnath finally consent to the marriage?

21 min

Akshara chooses her husband

21 min

Akshara is unhappy

21 min

The groom's family likes Akshara

21 min

Akshara likes Rituraj

Akshara likes Rituraj and Rajshri is happy with her choice. Shankari assures Vishambharnath that Rituraj belongs to a good family. However, all the ladies give Akshara different advice regarding how she should behave with Rituraj and she finally asks for Dadi's help.

21 min

Akshara and Rituraj meet

Akshara and her family meet Rituraj and his family and she likes him. However, they are too shy to talk to each other in front of their families and thus talk to each other in private. Akshara is still nervous and speaks very softly.

21 min

Akshara gets ready for marriage

Akshara and Rituraj go for a walk and she tells him that she wants to be a singer. Varsha teases Akshara and her family member are extremely happy about her impending marriage.

21 min

Vishambharnath is happy with Rituraj

Vishambharnath approves of Akshara's marriage with Rituraj. Akshara is happy with Rituraj. The preparations for marriage are on in full swing. However, Rajshri tells Varsha that she should not come to meet Akshara often. What will Varsha do?

21 min

Varsha asks Akshara to meet Rituraj again

Akshara asks Dadi, Chachi, Dhaniya and Rajshri about their love stories. Rajshri narrates her story. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to find out if Akshara really likes Rituraj and convinces her to meet him once again. Does Akshara really love Rituraj?

21 min

Akshara meets Rituraj again

Family members prepare for Shaurya's engagement. Meanwhile, Varsha and Akshara make an excuse and meet Rituraj. Akshara is very nervous about the meeting. Should she have listened to Varsha?

21 min

Shaurya and Varsha get engaged

Dadi and Rajeshwari tell Shaurya that he is engaged to Varsha for his entire life. Kunwar promises to make the same jewellery for Varsha and Akshara. Akshara is praised by the guests who have come for Shaurya's engagement.

21 min

Rituraj's family reject Akshara

Akshara is depressed when she learns from Rajshri and Shankari's conversation, that Rituraj's family has rejected her. She daydreams of Rituraj while dancing in Shaurya's baraat. Varsha and Shaurya perform the wedding rituals. What will happen to Akshara?

21 min

Vishambharnath learns the truth

Varsha's wedding goes on smoothly. Rajshri goes through the wedding rituals even though she is depressed about the decision of Rituraj's family. Vishambhar also becomes furious after learning about the rejection.

21 min

Akshara tells Dadi that she met Rituraj again

When Rajshri tries to console Akshara, she says that she already knows about the rejection. Dadi is shocked when Akshara reveals that she met Rituraj, but asks Akshara not to mention it to her father. What will Akshara do now?

21 min

Varsha feels guilty

Rajshri tells Vishambharnath that Rituraj's family rejected Akshara because she had wanted to be a singer. Vishambharnath asks Shankari to demand an explanation from Rituraj's family. Varsha feels guilty because she had instigated the meeting with Rituraj and now Akshara is lying to save her.

21 min

Akshara tries to apologise

Akshara is upset after hurting her parents. Omi and Dadi try to convince Vishambharnath and Rajshri that Akshara is innocent. Dadi tells Akshara to personally apologise to Vishambharnath. Will Vishambharnath forgive Akshara?

21 min

Anil asks for an increment

Vishambharnath breaks his fast and forgives Akshara, but feels guilty for not understanding her. Dadi gets emotional when Akshara hurts herself. Meanwhile, Rajshri requests Varsha not tell her mother about Akshara's rejection.

21 min

Vishambharnath is missing

Varsha's mother and her friends become upset as Shaurya doesn’t accompany Varsha for the 'pag phere ki rasam' but Varsha convinces her mother that she is very happy at her in-laws’. Meanwhile, Rajshri and Akshara are tense after Vishambharnath leaves the house. Where did Vishambharnath go?

21 min

Varsha and Akshara are upset

Varsha and Akshara are upset as Varsha's mother is made to wash Shaurya's feet as part of a ritual. Vishambharnath returns home to Rajshri after Akshara finds him at the temple and apologises. Dadi plans to have Satya Narayan puja at home.

21 min

Shankari Tai predicts the future

Rajshri gives the keys of the house to Varsha, explains her responsibilities and invites the neighbours to Varsha's 'mooh dikhai'. Shankari Tai plays a game of chausar with Varsha, Dhaaniya and Akshara, and predicts their future. What did Shankari Tai predict for Akshara?

21 min

Shaurya's rant

Vishambharnath and Rajsri are worried for Akshara. Shankari Tai informs them that another groom's family is coming to see Akshara on the occasion of Holi. Meanwhile, Varsha tries to cheer up Shaurya but he rants at her. Why did Shaurya rant at Varsha, but later realises his mistake?

21 min

Akshara agrees to meet the groom

Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with gulal. Bhola mistakenly puts colour on Sulekha. What will Sulekha do?

21 min

Akshara agrees to meet the groom

Rajshri is delighted when Akshara tells her that she is ready to meet the groom. On the day of Holi, Shaurya and Varsha enjoy each other's company. Anshu paints Bhola's face with gulal. Bhola mistakenly puts colour on Sulekha. What will Sulekha do?

21 min

Shankari Tai's lie

Shankari Tai gets drunk and tells Akshara that she lied about her future but Varsha tells Akshara not to believe her. Akshara tells Vishambharnath that she does not want to meet Naitik alone. Why did Shankari Tai lie to Akshara? What did she foresee?

21 min

The Singhania family arrives

Akshara is nervous and tells Varsha that she cannot become a good wife but Varsha encourages her. Vishambharnath welcomes the Singhania family. How will the first meeting between Naitik and Akshara pan out?

21 min

Akshara has no answers

After Akshara serves tea to Naitik, Vishambharnath asks Varsha to take the two to the terrace so that they can talk alone. However, Akshara is still nervous and does not answer Naitik's questions. What will Naitik do?

21 min

Vishambharnath does not agree

Naitik tells his mother he thinks that Akshara does not like him. Shankari Tai informs Rajshri that Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Though Vishambharnath does not agree, Dadi asks Varsha to arrange the meeting. Will Vishambharnath know that his orders have been disobeyed?

21 min

Dadi arranges a second meeting

Bhabhima confronts Gayatri for not consulting her about the marriage. Meanwhile, with Naitik wishing to know Akshara better, Dadi decides to arrange a second meeting. Later, Rajarshi informs Vishambharnath that they have called Kunwar Sha and Dadi tells Akshara about Kuku Narang.

21 min

Akshara is stunned to see Naitik

Varsha gets worried when Shaurya comes to know of Naitik's meeting with Akshara. However, Dadi asks Akshara to get ready after Varsha tells her of the plan. She is stunned to see Rishika bring Naitik to the room. Will this second meeting yield results?

21 min

Akshara and Naitik fight

Akshara and Naitik argue about Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. Family members overhear the argument and stop their fight. Rajshri asks Akshara to apologise and Gayatri taunts Naitik. Will Akshara and Naitik bond?

21 min

Naitik decides

Akshara tells Varsha about Naitik's rude behaviour and Naitik talks to Mohit about her. Meanwhile, Rajarshi does not tell Vishambharnath about the argument as he gets ready to announce Naitik's decision. Will Naitik agree to marry Akshara?

21 min

Is Akshara ready?

Naitik agrees to marry Akshara and the family members are in a celebratory mood. However, Shaurya tells them to ask Akshara’s opinion and Varsha tries to find it out. Vishambharnath and Rajshri also want to know Akshara’s opinion. Is Akshara ready to marry Naitik?

21 min

Akshara decides

Akshara is tense about Naitik's proposal. They try to learn each other's opinion about their marriage with Mohit and Varsha's help. Rajshri tells family members that Akshara has made a decision about the marriage. What is Akshara's decision?

21 min

Family obligations

Vishambharnath asks Akshara to continue her studies. However, at the college, the lecturer questions Akshara and Varsha for being irregular. Meanwhile, Raj Shekhar Singhania asks Naitik to join the family business. Will Naitik join the business?

21 min

Naitik and Akshara meet

Naitik wants to meet Akshara. Varsha convinces her and takes her to the meeting spot. Naitik introduces Mohit and Rishi to Akshara and Varsha spends some time with her. Meanwhile, Dadi praises Rajshri for her marital life with Vishambharnath.

21 min

Naitik and Akshara go on a date

Naitik and Akshara go to a resort on a date. Naitik orders vanilla ice-cream on and talks about his dream girl. Meanwhile, news of this date does not sit well with Bhola. Later, Varsha seeks help from Shaurya but is upset at his behaviour. Will Shaurya be able to convince Varsha?

21 min

Akshara and Varsha return late

Naitik asks for Akshara's phone number as they wait for Varsha at the college. Later, Varsha and Mohit ask Akshara and Naitik respectively about their date. Akshara talks about her date with Varsha, and are questioned by Rajshri for returning home late. Will Rajshri know about the date?

21 min

Varsha's advice for Akshara

Rashmi talks about Naitik's behaviour to Raj Shekhar Singhania and Naitik apologises. Meanwhile, Varsha reminds Akshara about her exams and asks her to study and teases her on seeing her exam notes. What has Akshara written on the exam notes?

21 min

Ananya is missing

Dadaji asks Rajshekhar to inform Vishambharnath about the time for the Tilak ritual. Akshara talks with Varsha about her confusion regarding the exams and rituals. She practises writing answers fast, and tries to read as much as possible. Will Akshara be able to prepare for the exams?

21 min

Trouble in the exam hall

Kaveri is surprised to learn that Akshara wants to come for the Tilak ceremony. Naitik gives Shaurya’s phone number to Gayatri but Dhaniya answers the phone. Meanwhile, Akshara and Varsha write their exam. However, the examiner refuses to accept their papers.

21 min

Akshara skips Tilak rites

Dadaji becomes upset as he comes to know that Akshara will attend the Tilak ceremony. However, Naitik asks Akshara not to come to the Tilak ceremony as Dadaji will not like to break any marriage ritual. Meanwhile, Bhabhima does not want Akshara to continue with her education. Will Akshara be able to continue her studies?

21 min

Akshara won't study further

Varsha tells Dadi that Naitik stopped Akshara from going to Tilak ceremony. The Singhania family members put Tilak on Naitik’s forehead and bless him. Meanwhile, Dadaji tells Naitik that he cannot approve of Akshara’s college education. Naitik tells Dadaji that Akshara does not want to study further.

21 min

Varsha fails

Akshara is delighted to see her name in the result board. However, Varsha fails in the exam. Upon Akshara's requests, her teacher agrees to take Varsha's exam once again. Meanwhile Akshara comes to know that Naitik does not want her to study further. How will she react?

21 min

Akshara's education is a problem

Bhabhima tells Dadaji that Akshara wants to study after marriage, but he does not agree. Dadaji orders Raj Shekhar to ask Akshara's family to stop her studies. Mohit tries to convince Naitik that she should continue her studies after marriage. Will Naitik allow Akshara to study?

21 min

Varsha wants to drop out

After Dadaji asks him to take responsibility of their family business, Naitik requests Dadaji to allow Akshara to study after marriage, but receives a scolding. The Maheshwari family, meanwhile, is shocked to learn Varsha does not wish to continue her studies.

21 min

Naitik drops Akshara home

Varsha gets emotional while giving her notes to Akshara. Naitik tells Mohit that he has requested Dadaji to allow Akshara to continue her education. After college, Naitik stops Akshara, and convinces her to let him drop her home. How will the family react when they learn this?

21 min

A case for education

Akshara is delighted when Naitik wishes her well for the exam. Varsha is happy when Omkarnath gifts her honeymoon tickets. However, Shaurya is shocked to learn that Varsha has quit college and asks Akshara to convince her to complete her studies. Meanwhile, family members try to convince Dadaji to allow Akshara to study.

21 min

Naitik wants to meet Akshara

While, Varsha and Shaurya pack for their honeymoon, Naitik is delighted that Dadaji has agreed to Akshara's education after marriage. He asks Akshara to meet him inside the college library. Akshara is upset as Rajeshwari wants to accompany her to the college. How will Naitik and Akshara meet?

21 min

Varsha refuses to study

Naitik arrives at Akshara's college to meet her but she comes with her mother. However, with the help of Akshara's friend, he still manages to speak with her. Meanwhile, Shaurya asks Varsha to prepare for her examinations, but she does not want to. Will Varsha study?

21 min

Varsha cannot find Shaurya

Rajshri is worried about Akshara's health. Mohit calls Akshara's house to talk to her but Rajshri picks up the phone. Meanwhile, Dadaji scolds Naitik for reading a book on the dining table. Later, Varsha is tensed when she does not see Shaurya after waking up. Where did Shaurya go?

21 min

Nandini's arrival

Naitik and Akshara meet at college and he reads her a book. Meanwhile, Rashmi tells Akshara that she calls Rajshri 'Bhavana'. Bhabhi Maa informs that Nandini is coming. Gayatri requests her not to tell Nandini about Naitik's marriage. Will Nandini know the truth?

21 min

Nandini is upset

Nandini is upset that she was not told anything about Naitik's marriage. Nandini's mother tells her that she was not informed so that she does not get upset at Naitik, being the younger one, getting married first. Meanwhile, Naitik waits for Akshara at the college. Akshara's friends tell her that she should make him wait.

21 min

Akshara is upset at Naitik

21 min

A misunderstanding

21 min

Shaurya invites Varsha

21 min

The wrong gift

21 min

Nandini likes Akshara

21 min

Dhanya likes Bhola

21 min

Naitik suspects Akshara

21 min

Dhanya agrees to marry a widower

21 min

Dhanya is upset

21 min

Shankari leaves a message

21 min

The Singhania family's rules

21 min

Akshara must to learn to cook

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