In a significant development, 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' is facing scrutiny from Star Plus due to a continued drop in viewership, particularly after the exit of Harshad Chopda and Pranali Rathod. The show underwent a generation leap, introducing new leads Samridhi Shukla and Shehzada Dhami, but the response was largely negative, impacting viewership

In the latest TRP ratings, the show failed to secure a spot in the top 10 and garnered its lowest-ever rating of 1.4 TRPs. According to insider sources, Star Plus has put the show under the scanner, providing the makers with a one-month window to rework the storyline in an effort to regain viewership.

The fate of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' hangs in the balance, and if the show fails to show improvement in performance, the channel may opt to end it, making room for a fresh lineup of programming.