Harshad Chopda Missing from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Poster, Fans Furious

Harshad Chopda Missing from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Poster

Harshad Chopda Missing from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Poster

Star Plus’ iconic show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH) has achieved a historic milestone by completing 5000 episodes, becoming one of Indian television’s longest-running and most-loved dramas. Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions and Star Plus have come together to celebrate this monumental achievement, marking nearly 15 years of emotional storytelling, memorable characters, and multiple successful generations.

However, the celebration has unexpectedly taken a controversial turn.

Harshad Chopda Missing 

As part of the milestone celebration, Star Plus released a special poster featuring the lead couples from all generations of the show. Fans expected to see every major character who contributed to the legacy—but they were shocked to notice that Harshad Chopda, one of the most beloved leads of the third generation, was missing from the artwork.

The poster highlighted iconic pairs such as:

• Akshara–Naitik (Hina Khan – Karan Mehra)

• Kartik–Naira (Mohsin Khan – Shivangi Joshi)

• Abhira–Armaan (Samridhii Shukla – Rohit Purohit)

But the popular on-screen couple Abhimanyu–Akshara (Harshad Chopda and Pranali Rathod) was nowhere to be seen.

This omission has fueled speculation about the strained relationship between Harshad Chopda and producer Rajan Shahi, especially since Harshad’s abrupt exit from the show had already sparked conversations months earlier. – Harshad Chopda Missing from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Poster

Fans Express Anger: “How Can They Erase a Whole Era?”

Harshad Chopda has a massive fanbase, and his portrayal of Dr. Abhimanyu Birla brought YRKKH enormous popularity during 2021–2023. Fans took to social media immediately, calling the exclusion “disrespectful” and “intentional.”

Many fans wrote:

• “How can Star Plus ignore an entire generation that brought the show TRPs again?”

• “Abhira started with Harshad and Pranali. This is unfair to both.”

• “This clearly shows the bitterness after Harshad’s sudden exit.”

The hashtag #IncludeHarshadInYRKKHPoster started trending among fans who felt the channel was trying to erase an important chapter of the show. – Harshad Chopda Missing from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 5000 Episode Poster

Why Harshad’s Exit Still Remains a Talking Point

Harshad Chopda abruptly left Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai during the previous generational shift, and reports suggested creative disagreements and tensions between him and producer Rajan Shahi. While neither side officially addressed the conflict, fans believed the decision was not amicable.

His exit broke the Abhira (Abhimanyu–Akshara) fandom, one of the biggest online communities the show had seen.

The latest poster controversy has once again brought these unresolved tensions to the forefront.

5000 Episodes: A Milestone Worth Celebrating

Despite the controversy, YRKKH reaching 5000 episodes is a landmark event in Indian television. From the traditional charm of Akshara–Naitik to the romantic highs of Kartik–Naira, and now the young, modern pairing of Abhira–Armaan, the show has kept evolving with every generation.

Star Plus and the production team are planning special segments, behind-the-scenes videos, and cast reunions to celebrate this rare achievement.

But one question continues to dominate social media:

“Will Harshad Chopda be acknowledged for his contribution, or will this chapter remain deliberately ignored?”

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