It is not easy to quickly cement a place for oneself on a show as iconic as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Rohit Purohit did that effortlessly within days of joining the Rajan Shahi family drama. Fans have loved him as Armaan Poddar. The actor was always known for his acting chops. This show has boosted his popularity manifold, and people are finally recognizing him as  a star due to Rajan Shahi's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Rohit Purohit is celebrating his birthday today. Was Actor Shehzada Dhami Forced to Change Seats for Rajan Shahi at an Award Show? Organiser Issues Clarification.

The actor decided to take a day off and spend it with his loved ones. We know that he is married to actress Sheena Bajaj who was over the moon when he got cast as Armaan Poddar. He had replaced Shehzada Dhami in somewhat tough circumstances. However, Rohit was unbothered and put his best foot forward for the show.

In an EXCLUSIVE chat with LatestLY.Com, he said, "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has truly been a blessing in my life. Playing Armaan has allowed me to explore new facets of my acting and connect deeply with fans. Also Rajan Shahi surely knows the pulse of the audience. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who believed I would be a great fit for Armaan's character. I always enjoy taking on challenging roles to hone my acting skills, and being part of this long-running show has been an incredible experience." Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Rajan Shahi Removes Shehzada Dhami, Pratiksha Honmukhe From the Show Due to Misbehaviour on the Sets.

Rohit Purohit as Armaan Poddar in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 

The actor could not help but gush on how fans have made it so memorable for him. He said, "The love and support I've received from viewers have been overwhelming, with fans showering me with love, messages, and fan art. I do watch everything on social media and appreciate all the support. Thanks to the entire team for making this possible and to all the fans who have supported me so far. This journey has enriched my life in ways I never imagined, and I'm grateful for the recognition I've gained globally." Rajan Shahi Breaks Silence on Terminating Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe From YRKKH, Says 'If I Reveal their Secrets, There Will Be a Scandal’ (Watch Video).

His wife Sheena Bajaj also dropped a loved-up message on Instagram. She said he was her biggest cheerleader and light of her life in the darkest of times.

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