Producer Rajan Shahi's big revelation: How he handled Hina Khan's beauty and wellness expenses during Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has become one of the longest-running and highest-rated shows on Indian television. It has been airing since 2009 and theshow is produced by Rajan Shahi.

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has been aired for more than 15 years, the show stars Hina Khan and Karan Mehra as iconic characters Akshara and Naitik. The show started with Hina Khan and Karan Mehra as the stars and people love both of them. Even though they just started, they received positive reviews from the audience and they continued to get praise for years.

Even today, they remain one of the most iconic partnerships. However, not everything goes smoothly, there have been conflicts between Hina Khan and producer Rajan Shahi. In an interview, Rajan said that there had been disagreements between him and the actress.



The producer fired Hina because she refused to appear in scenes that praised Shivangi Joshi's character in the show. Recently, he spoke with Siddharth Kannan about the process of preparing Hina for the performance and stated that the script had already been done when he decided to cast Hina for the episode. Rajan Shahi, the producer, was heavily involved in Hina Khan's transformation for her role.

He closely monitored her beauty regimen, including spa sessions, waxing, and bleaching. He also ensured that her hair was styled perfectly, with extensions added to complete her look. Rajan further stated that he ensured that Hina's rehearsals were completed every day.

When asked about Hina's casting, he recalled that the channel had refused to approve her as the lead, but he was determined to cast Hina as the lead actress. Furthermore, when they planned their outdoor shoot in Jaipur, it cost Rajan Rs 40 lakhs from his own money and promised the channel to refund the money if the show doesn't work. Whatever happens, Rajan Shahi and Hina Khan are on good terms and Hina Khan still praises him for standing by her.

Even today, Akshara and Naitik's story remains popular and one of the most beloved..