Indian serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH) has shamelessly lifted key elements from Pakistani blockbuster.
Ever wonder what happens when a hit show’s magic sparks a copycat controversy? The Pakistani blockbuster Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum—the highest-rated drama from 2021 to 2024—is now at the center of a plagiarism storm. Fans are buzzing that the popular Indian serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH) has shamelessly lifted key elements from this Pakistani sensation.
The debate heats up around YRKKH’s current fourth-generation storyline featuring Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) and Armaan (Rohit Purohit). Viewers are quick to spot the similarities: a plot where the couple abandons their luxurious home to start fresh in a humble, rundown house—a storyline that mirrors the journey of Mustafa (Fahad Mustafa) and Sharjeena (Hania Aamir) in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Even Sharjeena’s signature salwar-and-T-shirt look appears to have been copied, igniting a firestorm of criticism across social media.
Critics on various platforms are calling on YRKKH’s creators to either acknowledge their source of inspiration or inject some original twists into their narrative. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, produced by Fahad Mustafa and Ali Kazmi under Big Bang Entertainment and directed by Badar Mehmood, won hearts with its gripping storyline, stellar performances, and the hit soundtrack “Chal Diye Tum Kahan”—amassing over 1 billion views and cementing its legacy as a South Asian phenomenon.
As the plagiarism allegations continue to simmer, all eyes remain on the makers of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Will they address the mounting criticism, or will this controversy only add more twists to an already dramatic tale? One thing’s for sure: in the fiercely competitive world of cross-border drama, originality isn’t just a bonus—it’s everything. Stay tuned for the next episode in this unfolding saga.