Here is what Hina Khan and Karan Mehra have to say about rising TRPs post their exit!

Too much to say?

Published: Friday,Jan 20, 2017 09:46 AM GMT-07:00

Arushi Goswami

One of the most popular and longest running family show on screen, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has seen some trouble in its off-screen family. The show has been on a roller coaster with two most loved leads Hina Khan and Karan Mehra stepping down from the show after eight long years. There was a dilemma if the show will still be able to hold its position without the leads or not.

Producer of the show Ranjan Shahi, who introduced Hina Khan and Karan Mehra to the limelight seemed to have his own reaction on the exit. He went on to say, "With due respect to both the actors, it is a fact that after Karan left, we could consolidate our position and the TRPs actually increased. After Hina's exit too, the show has grown. This is not to say that they did not contribute to the show, but we were not able to shoot when those two were a part of the show as they had so much baggage. There were just two-three hours of shooting with the lead actors. Now, even if we are given a choice, the writers wouldn't want Akshara back."

This does indicate the changing bond between the producer and actors. Post Ranjan's statement, now, both Hina and Karan have open up about the issue.

Hina, while talking to a leading daily said, "I don't want to get into this blame game. Well, he can say whatever he wishes to. Everybody has the right to express, but being a producer, why was he quiet when we were a part of the show for eight long years? During that time, he went on record to praise both of us for our dedication and professionalism. And honestly, we were probably the only lead pair on television who continued to be with the show for eight consecutive years. Despite the work pressure, disagreements and other work opportunities (it's not a joke, can anyone name one lead pair who stood with the show for so long?), we continued to stay loyal to the show and supported the producer.

But now that we are not doing the show, he's very conveniently contradicting his own statements. We never spoke ill about the producer, the production house or the show, but it's heartbreaking that the most senior person from the production house stoops down to this level. People can always choose what to say and what not to. I still respect Rajan sir and will never speak ill about anyone from the show ever. I have moved on and I don't want to pay unnecessary attention to such unimportant things. As far as working with him or the production house is concerned, it doesn't make any sense to comment on that. Why will I or him (Rajan Shahi) work with the same people when we all wish to explore new things?"

Karan seemed shocked with the statement and said that he left on a good note and gave a notice period, he was upset about being called unavailable. Karan said, "I don't know what he has said nor have I read his interview. It's been eight months since I quit and everyone on the set and the channel knows my work and attendance records. If he is saying that I worked for two-three hours, he is referring to someone else because my attendance register is the proof. Also, I gave my notice period in advance. I don't know who he has a grudge against and why is he saying it now? I was thanked by the channel and Rajan sir when I quit, so I don't understand how this has emerged now. Honestly, I am happy in my space and looking forward to new beginnings. I am not in touch with him anymore and I can't keep commenting on other people's grievances. All I can say is, 'To each his own'."

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Comments (32)

soumi gupta @soumi93

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I was am and will never watch YRKKH and there is so mny rsns fr that bt one is definitely the PH who nevr valued their actors...

Those who are saying Rajan sir gv them break otherwise they wl be nowhere so its a natural process of nowhere..when u get a good result did u credit the examiner fr giving u marks or yourself for performing good in exam???ans me!!!!

Same way Rajan Sir thought them capable cause they have talent so they choose them its nt that they put him on gunshot and ask him to sign them up...Get that???

Next abt unprofessionalism i wl agn say a lead who is coming in ever single scn jst cnt shoot fr 2-3 hrs its jst nt making sense keeping the factor of daily soap shooting schedule in mind

Third...they left the shw still u r getting TRP, new leads a popular jodi wd fans then why u agn & agn cribbing on ur past leads...U should be happy wd ur beautiful present rather than cribbing over and spoiling ur past memories which is successful and equally impressing as ur present...

Its jst so kiddish on your part PH

7 years ago

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Miss-Behave @Miss-Behave

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I think it is funny that people are saying that this show wouldn't have got to where it was if it wasn't for hina and karan. Really? Hina and karan wouldn't have got to where they were if rajan hadn't given them the roles in the first place, otherwise he could have cast two completely different actors in the first place instead of them and the show would have become as popular as it is with different actors leading it. Yes they were loyal to the show for 8 years which very few actors do and that is commendable, but does that completely rubbish rajan's claims as well as all the rumours circulating this past year about karan and hina holding up the shoot a lot by coming on set and shooting when they want and acting pricey? No it doesn't. There is no smoke without fire and definitely some truth in it, but hina and karan aren't obviously going to admit they acted unprofessionally at any time as they wouldn't want to hurt their image. Even if what rajan says about them is true, it would be career suicide for the actors to admit that it is true and would obviously deny it. Anyways the show's are increasing impressively and even after they have left and the show still takes its place within the top 10 shows many times, so i guess it doesn't matter whether people who blindly trust the actors involve say, because the show is still doing amazing without them. Wish them the best of look in the future, and would watch out for them in the future. Heard hina will be the lead in ekta's chandrakaanta? I hope it is true.

7 years ago

devikarulez @devikarulez

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Wow ! What bang on replies by both Hina Khan & Karan, happy that Hina talked about both,Is this the way of treating past main leads RS, horrible to tell that you speak after their exits, Simply sound selfishness in your behavior, Are channel, PH team , writers & head are so saints that they kept tolerating both the actors adamant behavior of working for 3 hrs. a day, How is it possible? .Still you praised both all the times, Why Sir & Now what happened Suddenly, your changed attitude, No one can disregard Hina & Karan's hard work & their loyalty for YRKKH becoz we viewers know everything what their aim for this show..Well said Hina Khan, agree with you totally..

7 years ago

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vandana23 @vandana23

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RS remarks on both main leads actor show more his true color, must say YR rose to high level becoz of Hina Khan& Karan lots of hard work & their commitment towards show, So easy for them to move on well time before but they sacrificed lots of opportunities that came their way during that time & of their pure dedication what they got from head of the show, So disrespectful remarks for them & both the actors maintained their decency after his harsh criticism & harsh attitude, they worked continuously for eight long yrs,Working & Stick to one show for so long is not a joke in this modern world sir, Hina & Karan deserve respect, admiration & love of giving their cent percent to YRKKH, Not a great end of such a long relationship, Accusing & Discrediting main leads now is very easy for you but it's very hurting for actors & their fans who loved Ak, Nk, Naksh to the core, Whenever story revolved Naksh YR always got high TRPS..Kudos to Hina Khan for her spot on replies & karan too,Hina Khan & Karan are true professionals that's why both have sticked to YR for long yrs,look like Sir you reacted harshly on them impulsive way..We are proud fans of both Hina & Karan & always stand by their side.

7 years ago

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Kripa Banka @Kripa-banka

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It was in a very Bad taste to discredit & accuse the leads of the Show after they left.. Rajan Shahi has forgotten that because of Hina Khan n Karan mehra's 8 years hard work only Yrkkh is here( Rajan Shahi's only Show on TV rn) Despite so many of Personal issues, Work load n better opportunities to move on.. they stood by the Show for 8 long years and now this is what they get in return?
Tag of Unprofessionalism? This Producer is really a chameleon & a very ungrateful Creature..
Well Said Hina Khan, Proud of u... When u have given ur 100% to d show regardless everything around that could have benefitted u as an Actress, u must not take Shit from anyone!

7 years ago

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kelidisha @kelidisha

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No matter what ppl say
Love you loads Karan Mehra
You are the best Keep shining

7 years ago

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charukapoor @charukapoor

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RS Sir you show more of unprofessional & harsh attitude towards past main leads, How easily you forgot everything as what Hiran aka Naksh as a couple for the show, you discredited all the efforts & hard work put on your show, the show has reached so far becoz of their magical chemistry, At least you have shown due respect for both Hina Khan & Karan, so easy to grumble on certain issues when they both have moved on & kept mum till they were working, Great move by Hina & Karan as to explore new things, Hina & Karan gave to the point replies to your remarks,really disheartening to read RS remarks..Keep reaching new heights Hina Khan& Karan, Always be your side.

7 years ago

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yichang @yichang

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Love you loads Karan Mehra
You are the best Keep shining forever my dear Karan Mehra
You rock

7 years ago

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priya @JugniPH

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RS was too much. whats the need for degrading actors after their exit? even if what RS saying is true.. he should hav maintained a decency and give respect to fact that they gave you 8 years.
by the way this is proof that karma really bite you back. hina and rs together taunt karan nd his wife when his quit which should hav been avoided in first place esp hina's let dogs bark ..now rs is taunting hina and karan after hina's exit. now both MK nd SJ need to be careful. they will be next if anything happns

7 years ago

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-Maryam @-Maryam

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Right now the fact that rajan shahi does not have any hit show after YRKKH is making me the happiest. He's so ungrateful! Also Hina, your reply was spot on. No other actors have been so loyal to any show. To go back on your words is just pathetic. but typical money minded producer thing to say. I'm just sad for Hina because she thought of him as a fatherly figure. But good. Move on. Let him rot in his misery!

7 years ago

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