'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai': A list of actors who refused to play Naira in the soap opera

One of longest-running daily soaps on Indian television, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai will soon complete twelve successful years on small screen as its first episode h premiered on January 12, 2009. Star Plus show h actors Hina Khan and Karan Mehra as leing couple until 2016. However, show's plot underwent a major transformation and focussed on showcasing story of Kartik and Naira, played by Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi, from 2016. However, did you kw re have been multiple actors who rejected to essay role of Naira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? Thus, as show will soon celebrate its 12th anniversary, here's a list of female actors who refused to be a part of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cast as Naira: 

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Sanaya Irani

Television actor Sanaya Irani is well-kwn for her table works in Miley Jab Hum Tum, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Rangrasiya. According to TellyChakkar, makers of YRKKH h approached Sanaya to play role of Naira in daily soap. However, 37-year-old rejected  offer because she apparently did t want to play second leing ly to Hina Khan.

Tinaa Dattaa

Popular television actor Tinaa Dattaa is widely kwn for her exemplary performances in shows including Uttaran, Karmaphal Daata Shani and Daayan. According to TellyChakkar, Tinaa was offered role of Naira as well in YRKKH. However, she turned down offer because she reportedly did t want to appear in family dramas post Uttaran.

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Ishita Dutta Sheth

younger sister of Tanushree Dutta, Ishita Dutta Sheth is popular for her role in Star Plus' Ek Ghar Banaunga as Poonam.  According to TellyChakkar, while Ishita was offered leing role of Naira in YRKKH, reason why she rejected offer remains to be unkwn. Meanwhile, she last appeared alongside Pearl V Puri in Colors TV's Bepanah Pyaar.

Digangana Suryavanshi

Singer, author and television actor Digangana Suryavanshi is famous for her role in Star Plus' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera. According to TellyChakkar, Digangana refused to take up role of Naira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai because she wanted to focus on her career in Bollywood. She has starred in films including FryDay, Jalebi and  Battle of Bhima Koregaon.

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Roopal Tyagi

Choreographer and television actor Roopal Tyagi h become a household name after she appeared in shows like Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah, Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi and Sapne Suhane Lakpan Ke to name a few. According to TellyChakkar, while Roopal h shown interest to play Naira in YRKKH, it did t work out for her due to her weight. Meanwhile, she is currently a part of Colors TV's Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.

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