Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus), producer Rajan Shahi, has always credited his team for the show's success. The show, that bagged awards in the Best Jodi, Hall Of Fame and Supporting Actor recently, has won more than 100 awards in its tenure on screen. "This is because of the hard work of the entire team. The day we got these awards, I mentioned something that I hope everyone keeps in mind. There is no one bigger than the show. I always hope and pray that every member of my team including me should remember this. I always tell my actors that every person in the industry, be it a newcomer or the top actor or actress, wants to be part of a successful show so they should value it and always acknowledge and value the people who work behind the camera. You have achieved this because of your hard work and dedication. With the glory, comes expectations and more hard work. Till they have their head on their shoulders, they will have a good journey," Shahi reportedly says.
Isn't he 'clearly' taking a dig at Hina Khan, who once led the show, but later had an ugly fallout with him? Hina quit the show in November 2016.
Since then, she has not been able to mend bridges with most cast and crew members. 
Mohsin Khan And Shivangi Joshi
Recently, Yeh Rishta's new leading lady Shivangi Joshi did not invite Hina for her big birthday bash (well attended by Team Yeh Rishta... including Shahi).
The show has always been popular for showcasing family relationships. No character is independent of family ties in the show. Talking about this, Rajan says, "There are no isolated characters. Kartik is relevant not only because he is Naira’s husband, but because he is a son, a grandson, brother and cousin. Naira is also not only Kartik's wife but is also a daughter, daughter-in-law, sister and granddaughter."
Rajan Shahi
Another reason for the show to have become so popular perhaps is the social issues that it touches upon. That's what Team Yeh Rishta... strongly feels. Be it issues such as stalking, education after marriage, the show has been reaching out to the youth with strong messages. Recently, even an MMS scandal was shown in the show, which dwelt upon how digital media invades one's privacy.
All said and done, we wonder if this mentor and muse will ever kiss and make up?
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