Akshara Maheshwari Singhania is the protagonist of the television series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Created by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions, the series became a cultural phenomenon, particularly due to Akshara's character, which resonates with viewers on multiple levels.

[1] Rajan Shahi cast college student Hina Khan to play Akshara, marking her acting debut.

She is blamed for her uncle-in-law Mahendra's death leading to her shift to South Africa, where she shortly works as a Hindi professor in a university.

Following a leap, when her character shifted to Cape Town and later back to India, Khan sported a more modern look, including tops and palazzos.

[15] Khan's on-screen pairing with Karan Mehra has garnered significant attention, with fans frequently expressing their admiration for the couple.