Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Written Update January 21: Meher Attempts To Harm Abhira & Vani - BIG TWIST

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Today Episode: Tonight's (January 21) episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opens with Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) torn between emotions as both Myra and Vani are selected for the dance competition. Myra, feeling insecure, asks Abhira if she will choose her over Vani, while Vidya's sharp words further complicate the situation by forcing Abhira to take a side.

Vani, deeply hurt by Vidya's taunts and feeling unwanted, decides to leave the house in search of an orphanage, believing that Abhira would be happier without her.

YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI JANUARY 21 WRITTEN UPDATE: HERE'S WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN TODAY'S EPISODE?

As panic spreads in the family, Madhav searches desperately for Vani and even asks Vidya for money to help find her. Abhira finally manages to bring Vani back and indirectly questions Vidya, who refuses to explain herself and insists she will only speak to Armaan. Later, Vidya confesses the truth to Armaan, admitting that her words may have driven Vani away.

Armaan confronts Abhira, but instead of anger, he notices her pain and injury. Feeling guilty, he takes her to their special place, tends to her wound, and surprises her with beautiful drone shots, trying to lighten her heart and remind her of their bond.

At the Poddar house, Kiara and Manisha mock Surekha, creating yet another uncomfortable moment. Abhir steps in to defend Surekha and walks out in anger, while Kaveri warns Kiara and Manisha to stay within their limits and respect others.

ABHIRA SAVES VANI FROM MEHER ONCE AGAIN

Meanwhile, Vani, still disturbed, recalls Vidya's harsh words and wanders on the streets in search of an orphanage. A stranger offers to take her to the police station, but danger follows when Meher spots her. In a shocking turn, Meher attempts to harm both Vani and Abhira, but Abhira courageously shields the child and saves her. After the incident, Abhira checks Vani's injuries and scolds her for going out alone.

When she finds money in Vani's purse, Vani says she has no idea how it got there. Breaking down, Abhira confesses how terrified she was when Vani went missing and tells her that money and status mean nothing compared to her safety. Vani, in tears, reveals that she thought Abhira would be happy if she left. A shocked Abhira asks who filled her mind with such thoughts.

In another emotional track, Armaan takes Myra out for ice cream. Myra refuses to eat until Abhira comes and finally admits that she lied about her stomachache just to keep Abhira close to her. Armaan gently explains that Abhira will always be her mother and no one can replace her. Touched by his words, Myra still insists on waiting for Abhira, showing how deeply she depends on her.

YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI UPCOMING TRACK

In the coming episodes, the truth about Vidya's poisonous words to Vani is set to come out in the open, shaking the entire family. Abhira will confront Vidya directly for emotionally scarring the child and making her feel unwanted. This will create a major rift in the household, with ArmaAn standing firmly by Abhira and Vani, while Vidya struggles to justify her actions.

At the same time, Myra's insecurity will grow as the dance competition approaches. She will fear losing Abhira's attention to Vani, which could lead to emotional drama at school and home. ArmAan will try to balance both children, but Abhira will be forced to make an important decision that could affect her relationship with Myra as well as Vani.

Meher, furious after failing to harm Vani, will continue plotting, making the child's safety a major concern. Her next move could put Vani in even greater danger, prompting Abhira and Arman to become extra protective.