Niyati Joshi aka Swarna quits Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai after six years

Niyati Joshi portrayed the role of Swarna in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Television actress Niyati Joshi has recently made a shocking announcement. She revealed that she has quit the popular show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Niyati recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt note confirming her departure from Rajan Shahi’s show. Niyati, who portrayed the character of Swarna, did not disclose the reason behind her exit from YRKKH but expressed that she will forever treasure the memories from her six-year journey with the show.

She wrote in her post, “They say that nothing in life lasts forever. Its time to bid an emotional farewell to my character SWARNA, in YE RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAl, after 6 glorious years but the countless memories, beautiful friendships and the respect n adulation it brought me, will last a lifetime.”

The TV actress then reflected on the emotional moment of exiting the show and continued, “DKP will always remain my 2nd home. Not easy to say GOODBYE to something that was so close to my heart. YRKKH I WILL MISS YOU.”

She expressed gratitude towards Rajan Shahi and the crew of the Star Plus show. She added, “Thank you so much Rajan sir, the entire team of DKP, the StarPlus network, the super crew of YRKKH, my great Directors, Dop's and my beautiful Costars, i shall remain eternally grateful to all of you for the wonderful times.”

She also thanked her fans and well-wishers for their love and support adding, “A Big thankyou to all the Fans and Well wishers who showed immense love towards my character.”

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She concluded her post while noting that she is all set to begin her next chapter. “As I begin a new chapter of my life, I once again feel like a fresher, eager to learn and explore. To all the wonderful Casting Directors, pls DM me for anything you deem worthy of me. THANK YOU,” Niyati concluded.

For the unversed, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has been airing since 2009 and holds the title of India’s longest-running TV serial. Over the years, the family drama has featured stars like Karan Mehra, Hina Khan, Pranali Rathod, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, and Harshad Chopra. Currently, Samriddhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit lead the cast.