Shivangi Joshi: Being part of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' a blessing

Mumbai, Jan 12 Actress Shivangi Joshi, who plays the female lead in the current plot of the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, feels that being a crucial part of the iconic show is a blessing.

The show completes 12 years of run on Tuesday, as well as 3,300 episodes, making it the longest running Hindi GEC show till date.

"The feeling is outstanding and great. I am privileged to share space with some of the finest actors and crew I have ever come across. Being a part of 'Yeh Rishta...' is a blessing," Shivangi, who plays the lead character of Naira, told .

According to the Actor, the USP of the show is "the lovely direction, amazing scriptwriting and storytelling and the vision of our mentor and producer, Rajan Shahi sir".

Shivangi enjoys a huge fan following for her role, and her on-screen romance with the male lead character Kartik, played by Mohsin Khan, is popular. Fans have even given the on-screen pair a special couple name 'Kaira.'

Talking about the special moments from the show, she says: "I think each and every scene is special to me, but if I had to recall my favourites, it would be the Kaira moments, and the performances in Greece and Rajasthan. That was a thrilling experience."

The show hit a roadblock last year owing to lockdown but Shivangi says she only came out stronger from the experience.

"Each day is a lesson to learn, remember and overcome, be it a working day or an off day. Last year kept me away from work for a few months but reunited me with my family. I worked on myself, was engrossed in household work and spent time with myself. These are the best feelings one should experience, " She shares.

( With inputs from IANS )