The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai begins with tension in the air as Armaan urges Abhira to share what’s on her mind after the game. Meanwhile, Abhir, dressed as Santa Claus, creates a playful distraction. Armaan, unimpressed, remarks on Santa’s poor timing. Krish questions if Armaan has sorted things out with Abhira. Armaan admits they haven’t. Charu, curious, mentions seeing them hug at the party. Armaan explains it away as a wardrobe mishap.
Abhir, still in his Santa disguise, hands out gifts. However, some recipients, including Kaveri, Manish, Sanjay, and Armaan, receive lumps of coal instead. Charu is shocked when Santa reveals there’s no gift left for her. Abhira, upset with Armaan, decides to keep her distance. During a dance, she picks a different partner, leaving Armaan visibly annoyed. Manisha encourages him to approach Abhira, but when he tries, she refuses to dance with him.
At the party, Abhir secretly spikes the juice but avoids giving any to Charu. Kiara figures out his identity as Santa Claus but chooses to keep his secret. As the spiked drinks take effect, chaos erupts among the guests. Despite the underlining tension between two, Armaan offers assistance to Abhira when she feels unwell. She declines his help. Both are taken aback when the Poddars and Goenkas, usually at odds, are seen dancing together.
Abhira, feeling colder and sicker, searches for medicine. Elsewhere, Abhir, in a drunken state, bumps into Charu and asks for help getting to his room. Struggling with the door, he teases her with lighthearted jokes.
As Abhira’s condition worsens, she finally lets Armaan help her. He gives her medicine. The effects of the spiked drinks soon reach her, and she becomes intoxicated. In her drunken state, she confesses her feelings to Armaan. Overwhelmed, he kisses her. Meanwhile, Kaveri is determined to find out who spiked the drinks. Sanjay points fingers at the Goenkas, but Rohit defends them. Madhav concludes that Santa Claus must be responsible. Suspicion grows as the group debates Santa’s true identity.
It was morning and everyone wake up with confusion. Abhira wakes up, realizing she spent the night with Armaan. Doubt clouds her thoughts as she questions his intentions. The memory of the night lingers, leaving her uncertain about what to believe.
It is worth watching how this night is going to shape Abhira’s decision. Audience is anticipating their reconciliation and more such romantic moments between Arman and Abhira.