EXCLUSIVE: Why Harshad Chopda Is Missing From Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Montage? Big UPDATE

Harshad Chopda Exclusive: Star Plus' long-running show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has reached an achievement that very few Indian television series can claim - 5000 successful episodes, completed on December 3. Produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions, the show has continued to reinvent itself through multiple generations and fresh storylines, keeping audiences hooked for more than a decade.

From the early days featuring Karan Mehra and Hina Khan as Naitik and Akshara, to the celebrated phase led by Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi as Kartik and Naira, each era of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has created its own legacy. Harshad Chopda and Pranali Rathod later stepped in as Abhimanyu and Akshara and generated massive fan support. Currently, Rohit Purohit and Samridhii Shukla carry forward the responsibility as Armaan and Abhira in the fourth generation track.

HARSHAD CHOPDA FANS ANGRY WITH HIS ABSENCE FROM YRKKH 5000 EPISODE MONTAGE

While the milestone calls for celebration, the newly released 5000-episode special montage has triggered an unexpected controversy. Fans were stunned to see only Pranali Rathod featured prominently, with Harshad Chopda completely missing from the tribute. His absence has shocked viewers, especially since his portrayal of Abhimanyu remains one of the most impactful phases in the show's history.

The omission has led to a wave of anger on social media, with Harshad's supporters demanding answers from the makers and the channel. Many fans feel that excluding him from such a historic moment is disrespectful, considering his significant contribution to the show's popularity during his tenure.

While Harshad, the channel and production house, is yet to give clarity on the same, Filmibeat has got an exclusive update on the same.

HARSHAD CHOPDA WON'T BE A PART OF THE YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI SPECIAL CELEBRATION

We have got to know that Harshad Chopda won't be a part of the 5000 episode celebration, which might be the reason that he's not a part of the special montage. Unaware of the exact reason, a source exclusively told Filmibeat that the decision of Harshad's omission from the montage was made by the channel.

The source informed us, "Fans may expect to see him, but Harshad has always been very mindful about what he associates himself with. Sadly, he won't be able to become a part of the special celebration, which might be the reason behind his absence from the montage. He has great affection for the show and cherishes the love he received as Abhimanyu."

We also texted Harshad to know what happened, but he didn't respond. Hence, an official confirmation regarding the same is still awaited.

Interestingly, another source informed us that Hina Khan too won't be a part of the YRKKH celebration. So, just like Harshad fans, we're curious to know why only he was removed from the montage.