Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 26th July 2026 Written Update: Abhira Challenges Toxic Beauty Standards While Myra and Mukti’s Rift Deepens
Today’s episode begins with a fun family fitness challenge. Myra cheers for Kaveri, while Madhav supports Manoj. Kaveri confidently challenges Manoj to a plank competition. Manisha encourages Manoj to win, but he playfully asks her to join him instead. Manisha quickly makes an excuse and refuses. Despite Manoj’s efforts, Kaveri wins the challenge with ease. She then invites him to do squats, but Manoj quietly walks away.
Meanwhile, Mukti recalls Vidya’s words about blood relationships being stronger than everything else. Trying to make peace, she offers a chocolate to Myra. However, Myra refuses to accept it and says Mukti shouldn’t pretend to forgive her if she is still upset.
Mukti reminds Myra that she secretly checked her thesis without permission and questions where all this maturity had disappeared at that time. The awkward conversation leaves both sisters emotionally distant.
Elsewhere, Abhira is juggling multiple responsibilities. Along with managing office work, she is also helping Myra and Mukti with their thesis. Arman watches her silently and worries that she hasn’t even taken time to eat while balancing work, family, and the girls.
At home, Madhav and Manoj confront Vidya about constantly comparing Myra and Mukti. They tell her that her words have negatively affected both girls.
Vidya finally realizes her mistake. She admits that she wrongly believed Mukti was naturally more talented and scholarly than Myra. She regrets creating unnecessary competition between them through constant comparisons.
Manisha feels Vidya should have handled the situation more carefully. Vidya accepts her mistake and feels guilty for manipulating Myra emotionally.
Back at work, Abhira continues helping both girls complete their thesis. She asks Arman to message her if he needs anything at the office.
Just then, Disha rushes to Abhira with another problem.
Meanwhile, Myra and Mukti inform Arman that Abhira has been busy since morning without eating anything.
Disha reveals that she threw away the saffron milk prepared by Manisha because she cannot digest ghee and saffron. Unfortunately, Manisha saw everything before quietly leaving.
Back with the sisters, Myra and Mukti begin arguing once again.
Mukti refuses to let go of the thesis incident, while Myra apologizes repeatedly and says she genuinely regrets her mistake.
Seeing their constant fights, Arman intervenes and asks them both to stop.
He then asks where Abhira is.
Mukti replies that Abhira has gone to resolve another family issue.
Soon, Manisha reveals before everyone that Disha threw the saffron milk into the sink.
Disha calmly explains that the rich ingredients don’t suit her health.
However, Manisha insists she prepared it only for the baby’s well-being. Kajal supports Manisha and both women begin discussing how saffron and ghee would improve the baby’s complexion.
Abhira immediately interrupts the conversation.
She suggests everyone accompany her to the mall for shopping.
Although Disha refuses at first, Abhira insists she come along.
Elsewhere, Arman decides to cook food for Abhira since she has skipped her meals.
While preparing the food, he again finds Myra and Mukti arguing.
Frustrated, Arman makes a shocking decision.
He asks Myra to withdraw from the scholarship competition altogether.
According to him, the scholarship has become the reason behind the sisters’ constant fights and Abhira’s growing stress. He says he cannot watch Abhira suffer any longer.
Myra is left stunned by Arman’s decision.
Meanwhile, Abhira uses the shopping trip to give Kajal and Manisha an important lesson.
She firmly tells them that fair skin has nothing to do with goodness or character.
Abhira explains that constantly worrying about a baby’s complexion only puts unnecessary pressure on Disha.
She asks them to focus on caring for Disha instead of promoting outdated beauty standards.
Her words leave both Kajal and Manisha speechless.
Realizing their mistake, they apologize and admit their thinking was backward. Both regret making Disha uncomfortable.
Later, Arman and Abhira decide to check on Myra and Mukti together.
The sisters pretend that they have patched things up and everything is normal.
However, Arman and Abhira immediately realize that both are only acting for their sake.
Abhira becomes deeply upset after seeing that the emotional distance between Myra and Mukti still remains unresolved.
Episode Ends
Precap: Abhira reminds Myra that on her 18th birthday she is allowed to ask one adult question. Myra asks when Abhira realized Arman was the one meant for her. Abhira says it happened when Arman became her soulmate, best friend, and the person who made her feel she needed no one else. Myra becomes emotional and says she has found someone exactly like that. A curious Abhira asks who she is talking about, and Myra introduces Arman and Abhira to her soulmate.
Our Take:
This episode balances lighthearted family moments with meaningful social messaging. Abhira’s stand against color-based prejudices is one of the strongest scenes, while Vidya’s realization about the damage caused by constant comparisons adds emotional depth. The growing tension between Myra and Mukti continues to be the central conflict, and Myra’s mysterious “soulmate” promises an intriguing twist in the upcoming episodes.
Rating: 4.6/5
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