The episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai starts with Kartik calling the sports academy and complaining about Dev. Kartik says he will send a written complaint by night.
Kartik explains to Sirat that it’s not her fault and Dev’s mistake. Kartik asks Sirat to write a complaint against Dev. Nani comes there and asks Sirat if everything is okay.

Meanwhile, Manish asks Akhilesh to talk to Kartik about his marriage. Akhilesh says Kartik is hurt, as they recently lost Naira. Manish says Kartik is hurt and it is the right time for him to marry again.
Akhilesh says he will talk to Kartik.

The next day, Akhilesh wish Kartik Happy Holi, and there is a dance competition in dance in the academy, and he gave permission. Akhilesh asks if he doesn’t have any problems with it.

Kartik says he respects elders’ decisions. Manish hears it and thinks Akhilesh convinced Kartik to marry. Kartik then wishes Manish. Manish hugs Kartik and asks if he trusts him. Kartik says yes. Manish gets happy.

Kartik sees Sirat upset and says Dev won. Sirat says how can he win. Kartik says looking at Sirat, it feels like Dev got what he wanted. Kartik motivates Sirat and asks her to fight all the problems.

Later, everyone starts playing Holi. Sirat and Nani come. Kartik applies color to Nani and asks her to join them.
Manish also applies color to Nani and smiles.
Kartik asks Manish why is he so happy.