In tonight’s emotional episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, grief and guilt take center stage as Armaan finds himself drowning in the weight of Rohit’s loss. He sits silently outside a small temple, consumed by pain. His eyes, filled with regret, reflect the memory of what he couldn’t do to save his brother. The silence around him speaks louder than words. Abhira stands beside him, calm but watchful. She doesn’t speak much but her presence offers comfort.
Armaan blames himself for everything. The loss feels too heavy. He breaks down, questioning his role and his failure. Abhira, gentle yet firm, tells him that they cannot undo what happened. But they owe it to Ruhi and Daksh to be strong. She reminds him that their support now matters more than ever. Her words bring a sense of direction in the middle of chaos.
While their conversation hangs in the air, a sudden moment shifts everything. Madhav and Vidya approach the temple, holding Rohit’s ashes. Vidya looks numb. Her hands tremble. Her voice barely audible as she begs Madhav to stop. She can’t bring herself to go through with the ritual. Madhav, broken and overwhelmed, shares how hollow life has become. He says that both his sons, Rohit and Armaan are gone. One by death, the other by distance. He questions how parents are expected to live with that kind of emptiness.
But before the moment can settle, something terrifying unfolds. A speeding truck barrels toward the grieving couple. Armaan doesn’t think twice. He throws himself forward, pulling Madhav and Vidya out of harm’s way just in time. The sudden danger jolts everyone. It becomes a turning point. Armaan, breathless but steady, tells them he can’t stay away anymore. He says, “I’ve decided to come back home.” It’s a promise not just to his parents, but to Rohit’s memory too.
Later, back at the house he shared with Abhira, the mood shifts to something softer. They begin to pack. Quietly, they fold clothes. The silence is filled with unspoken memories. Shivani’s laughter, her presence, her warmth everything still lingers in those walls. As Abhira places a photo into a box, she tells Armaan she has spoken to the landlord. She arranged to keep paying the rent. She explains that the house is too close to their hearts to let go. Armaan, touched by her words, simply says thank you. The emotion between them is quiet but deep.
At the Poddar house, Ruhi’s emotional state worries everyone. Swarna and Surekha are especially concerned. They discuss how Ruhi’s mind and body are slowly giving in to the stress. They feel helpless watching her fade into silence.
As night falls, a car pulls into the Poddar driveway. Abhira and Armaan step out, carrying their bags and all the weight that comes with returning. The door opens. Vidya stands there, her eyes wide and glassy. Her hands tremble as she reaches out. Her voice cracks as she says that Rohit would’ve been so happy to see this. She tells them, “This is what he would’ve wanted… to see us together.”
For a brief moment, there’s warmth amid the sadness. But the journey is far from over. Dadi Sa has yet to react to their return. Will she welcome them with open arms or question their intentions? Her silence, for now, holds the next chapter.