'Doormat' Trolls? Director Rishi Mandial Stands Up for Abhira

In the latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Abhira, played by Samridhii Shukla, faced a family roast at Armaan's house. Viewers called her a 'doormat', but director Rishi Mandial swooped in, saying true strength is sticking around! With ratings dropping to 9th, a new twist has Abhira living solo, bumping ratings back to 7th. The IPL buzz is on!