Star Plus' show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, starring Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan, is one of the most successful shows on television right now. The show has been entertaining its audience with intriguing twists and turns. Looks like the makers rightly knows how to keep their ardent viewers glued to the TV screens. Recently, we had reported that the viewers will witness some mega changes as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, which has been running for more than ten years, will see another (five-year) generation leap. Reports surfaced online that Deblina Chatterjee and Mohena Kumari, who are playing the roles of Gayu and Kirti respectively, are most probably quitting the show. However, Mohena dismissed the reports. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Mohena Kumari and Deblina Chaterjee to Quit the Show Post Leap?

Now the latest we hear is that Simran Khanna, who was last seen in Paramavatar Shri Krishna, has been roped in to play the role of Gayu, sister to Naira (Shivangi Joshi). Yes, you read that right! Simran has replaced Deblina in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. According to reports, Deblina has bid adieu to the show she was expected to play mothers post generation leap and apparently, she is hesitant to play the roles twice her age right now.

Confirming the news of her replacement, Simran also took to the photo-sharing app to share a picture from the sets and wrote, "@simrankhannaofficial #yrkkh #gayu a new journey on the show ...keep up blessings and love guys #♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ #positivevibes"

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Simran, who has been part of shows like Kis Desh Main Hain Meraa Dil, Sanyukt and Paramavatar Shri Krishna, among others, is very excited to step into the shoes of Deblina as Gayu clearly. Talking about it, Simran, in a statement to IWMBuzz, said, "It is a nice feeling to be part of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is a big show and I am eager to win hearts as Gayu. Gayu as a character is very nice and positive." Simran will be paired opposite Samir Onkar, who essays the role of Gayu’s husband Samarth Goenka.

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