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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, the iconic Balaji Telefilms and Star Plus show, will be celebrating 12 years in just a couple of days (3 December). And it seems that not only viewers, but the show’s Ishita and Raman aka Divyanka Tripathi and Karan Patel, are feeling nostalgic too.
Divyanka and Karan performed at this year’s Star Parivaar Awards, which also marked 25 years of the event. Divyanka Tripathi shared a few behind-the-scenes clips on Instagram, and Karan Patel reposted them with the caption, “@divyankatripathidahiya YHM season 2 hojaye??” (Should YHM Season 2 happen?), adding that it is the only show every member of a family could relate to. Divyanka responded on her story with a sticker saying, “Main to kab se hoon ready-taiyaar” (I’ve always been ready).
This definitely plants the idea of a second season in fans’ minds, but honestly, I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein is not just a show; it is a true emotion. It is probably one of the few Indian fiction shows that had massive craze not only in India, but internationally as well. It consistently led ratings in the UK, South Africa, the US, and several other territories. The reason? As I mentioned in the 10-year anniversary article, it was ahead of its time, and it still is.
The family dynamics felt real. It showed how blended families can thrive with understanding, respect, and of course, lots of mohabbatein (love). From highlighting issues faced by every member of the family, including children, to showcasing a beautiful north-meets-south cultural blend, the show ticked every box.
Call me biased, but Divyanka Tripathi and Karan Patel’s chemistry remains the best Indian television has ever seen. Ishita and Raman are still remembered fondly because their love story was written so realistically, focusing on what truly matters in a relationship.
A second season of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein feels like the perfect opportunity to bring fresh and meaningful ideas back to television, just like the first season did, and viewers embraced it wholeheartedly. Maybe Ishita, Raman, and the Bhalla–Iyer family are exactly who we need to reintroduce path-breaking, unconventional concepts. We need that refreshing energy again – the energy YHM consistently delivered throughout its run.
Viewers are done with repetitive love triangles. It’s time to return to our roots, where Indian television celebrates soulmates, families navigating real issues, and content that brings viewers of all ages together.
Hopefully, one day, our favourite couple and family will be back on our screens. After all, kabhi kam na honge yeh chahatein, pal pal badhe yeh hai mohabbatein…
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