Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Written Update February 26: Meher Gets To Know That Abhira Is The Garage Owner

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Today Episode: Today's (February 26) episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opens with Armaan (Rohit Purohit) making a tense phone call to his manager. Though he keeps his tone controlled, it is clear that something about the meeting has unsettled him.

Meher notices this immediately and begins asking probing questions - first about how the meeting went, and then steering the conversation toward the garage owner she has been quietly curious about. Armaan brushes her off, refusing to engage. His avoidance only deepens Meher's suspicion, and she resolves to uncover what really transpired.

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Meanwhile, at the hostel, Maira is confronted with a situation she had never expected. She discovers that some girls have smuggled liquor into the room. Shocked, she immediately refuses to participate and urges the others to avoid drinking too. The girls tease her for being old-fashioned, claiming they believed she was "modern."

Maira firmly explains that being modern doesn't mean making reckless choices - especially when they are underage. The other girls insist that girls their age drink, drive, and party freely, but Myra holds her ground. Her refusal creates tension, and at that very moment, a sudden knock from the matron sends panic through the room, leaving everyone frozen in fear.

Elsewhere, Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) remains deeply unsettled about Mukti and Maira studying in the same school. While decorating a car for Valentine's Day clients, her anger rises at the idea of love - something that now brings her more pain than warmth. She wonders whether removing Mukti from Maira's school might spare Maira from emotional triggers linked to her past. Yet, she is reminded of Mukti's heartfelt dream of studying in the heritage school, a dream she had worked so hard for. This conflict leaves Abhira emotionally torn.

Back in the hostel, the matron eventually enters the girls' room and finds the liquor bottle. The panicked girls desperately try to shift the blame onto Maira. However, Mukti, without hesitation, steps in and helps Maira escape the immediate confrontation. When the matron questions Mukti, she calmly claims that Maira has been asleep for hours. Her sincerity convinces the matron, who then decides to take disciplinary action against the remaining girls instead.

MUKTI'S REFUSAL LEAVES MAIRA DIEHEARTENED

Later, a confused Maira asks Mukti why she stood up for her despite their differences. Mukti simply replies that Maira was right. A moment of warmth follows when Maira admires Mukti's blanket, but Mukti refuses to share it, saying it belonged to her mother. Maira feels hurt by the refusal, revealing the fragile emotional space both girls are operating from.

On the other end of the story, a heavily drunk Armaan sits in his car, lost in bitter memories of Abhira. In his intoxicated state, he vents his anger, accusing her of abandoning him and sending Maira's custody papers as if she meant nothing. He recalls Maira waiting endlessly for Abhira, a fact that fuels his resentment even more.

His driver tries to take him home, but when Armaan receives Abhira's address from his manager, he immediately orders the driver to take him there instead.

Abhira, deciding to distance herself from Armaan emotionally, gets news from Nilesh that Armaan is partnering with Meher and Shyam Hari Mittal. This shocks her, as she knows Meher's truth and worries Armaan is unaware. Before she can process it, Armaan arrives at her garage in a drunken state and injures himself. Despite her resolve to stay detached, Abhira rushes to help him. The driver, surprised by her concern, even asks whether she already knew Armaan.

At home, Meher grows restless after learning from Armaan's manager that the mysterious garage owner involved in his emotional outburst was none other than Abhira. Shocked, she demands that he gather every detail about Abhira and also confirm whether Vani is living with her. The revelation unsettles her deeply, hinting at looming complications.

Meanwhile, Abhira tends to Armaan's injury, but he stubbornly refuses her help, letting his anger overpower his pain. Yet, beneath his hostility lies heartbreak that neither of them is ready to acknowledge.

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Armaan hands Abhira money to cover the food and medical expenses she incurred while helping him. Abhira, maintaining her dignity, refuses to accept anything she hasn't rightfully earned - setting the stage for yet another emotional confrontation.