Star Plus' Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is one such show that continues to entertain their family audience even after a long run of 9 years. Over this time, we've seen the show change hands from the original lead pair of Naitik (Karan Mehra and then Vishal Singh) and Akshara (Hina Khan) to Kartik (Mohsin Khan) and Naira (Shivangi Joshi) now. Also, what has really managed to keep the audience intact with the show was its smooth and very logical transition. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’s Shivangi Joshi Celebrates Beau Mohsin Khan’s Birthday on Sets – View Pics 

While constant comparisons were made between the ideal jodis of Akshara-Naitik and Kartik-Naira, what was added to the latter's plotline was a love triangle involving Naira's cousin Gayu. Kartik was madly in love with Naira while Gayu fell hard for Kartik. And after too much drama, Naira and Kartik united, Gayu accepted their relationship and she left to go and study abroad. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Fame Shivangi Joshi Supports Amitabh Bachchan’s Thugs of Hindostan, Says I Thoroughly Enjoyed the Film

And with the show's special Diwali mahasangam that will see all the ex-members of the show return to celebrate the festival, the audience will also see Gayu's return. Playing the role of Gayu this time around will be actress Deblina Chatterjee. She is a popular face and has done shows like Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein, Balika Vadhu and was last seen in Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman.

However, there is a lot of mystery surrounding her character. There is major speculation that Gayu will return this time with the sole intention to win back Kartik's love and separate him from Naira. There is also news that she will not be outright negative, but her character will have grey shades.

The role was initially played by actress Kanchi Singh. However, she bowed out of the project because of her character getting completely sidelined and hence, the replacement.  The lady debuted in the television space with Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya. Do you want to see the character of Gayu play a negative role? How will her return affect Kartik and Naira's relationship?

 

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