Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Rajan Shahi reveals he learnt being a no-nonsense producer from Ekta Kapoor; shares her reaction on him sacking Shehzada Dhami

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Rajan Shahi gets candid on how Ekta Kapoor showed solidarity with him after he decided to oust Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai producer Rajan Shahi has given an explosive interview to a TV channel on his show, and the exit of Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe. He spoke about how many producers had warned him against casting Shehzada Dhami but he went ahead with his choice. He also said that the channel wanted the male lead to be replaced just after four weeks. Given that Dhami has not said a word in his defence so far has left people very confused about the whole thing.

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Rajan Shahi reveals his inspiration behind being a no-nonsense producer

Rajan Shahi said that Ekta Kapoor sent him a note where she said she understood his dilemma and why he might have taken such a decision. He said that he considers Ekta Kapoor his inspiration. He said that she is the one who has built the Indian TV industry. He said as a producer there is a certain limit to which one can tolerate things. Rajan Shahi said that many producers sent him texts lauding his decision. He also said that more than producers actors have stood by him. He said this in his interview with Saas Bahu Aur Saazish.

Rajan Shahi on the rumoured no-dating clause

He also said that he had not imposed any kind of no-dating clause in his contract. He said he would like people to bring contracts and show him where it was written. Rajan Shahi said he does not run dictatorships on his shows like Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. So, far Shehzada Dhami has not made any comments on this. There are rumours that he might do a show for Colors or be a part of Bigg Boss OTT 3.

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is the longest-running Indian daily soap. It stars Samridhii Shukla, Garvita Sadhwani, Rohit Purohit, Shruti Ulfat, Niyati Joshi and Sachin Tyagi in main leads.