Romiit Raaj's character killed off in Yeh Rishta

Romiit Raaj is leaving the popular Indian TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. His character, Rohit Poddar, will be killed off in an upcoming episode. Romiit joined the show in July 2024, taking over the role from Shivam Khajuria. The decision to end Romiit's storyline comes as the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts, and the show's producers want to keep viewers engaged. A source revealed that the emotional scenes surrounding Rohit's death are meant to generate shock value and maintain interest in the series. Initially, Romiit's role was planned for only two months, but it was extended to nine months due to the storyline's success. His exit will create a love triangle involving Armaan, Abhira, and Roohi, which is expected to impact the show's ratings. In previous interviews, Romiit expressed happiness about his time on Yeh Rishta, saying he feels he is in the best phase of his career. He appreciates the evolving nature of television content and looks forward to working on more mythological shows with strong characters. Currently, the storyline focuses on Roohi, who is a surrogate mother pregnant with Abhira and Armaan's child. Only a few characters know this secret, as the rest of the family believes Rohit and Roohi are expecting again.