She was created when producers struggled to find the right male actor to play the Rebecchis' son, which resulted in them changing the character's gender at the last moment.

Early storylines for the character saw the introduction of her first love interest, Evan Lewis (Joe Klocek), who she later learns has been trolling a neighbour online.

This was later used as a plot device when Scarlett Brady (Christie Whelan Browne) developed an obsession with Ned and manipulated the couple into breaking up.

Sharon Johal, who plays matriarch Dipi Rebecchi, explained that the family were meant to have a son and a daughter upon their introduction, but after being unable to find the right boy for the role, producers changed the character's gender at the last moment.

[2] Of the new family, the show's executive producer Jason Herbison stated "Shane Rebecchi is one of the great untapped characters from Neighbours history.

[6] In conversation with co-star Takaya Honda, Junkeer recalled that she was asked about her hair and from that she knew that the producers thought she was too old for the role, as Yashvi was meant to be 15.

She felt like "the luckiest girl in the world" to get the opportunity to appear in an iconic show, and believed it was an incredible "training ground" for her acting career.

She is introduced alongside her parents, aunt Mishti Sharma (Scarlet Vas), and youngest sibling Kirsha Rebecchi (Vani Dhir).

[3] Her character description also stated that Yashvi enjoys showing off and being the "centre of attention", which often gets her into trouble at school and leaves her parents exasperated at her behaviour.

Of the storyline, Junkeer commented: "It couldn't be a more exciting time for my character to take up AFL, particularly with amazing players like Ellie Blackburn paving the way for young girls wanting to pursue their passion on the field.

However, during the match Dipi punches Jake Hendra (Guy Greenstone) in the face, causing Yashvi to miss a kick and lose the game.

[16] Writers also used the football storyline to explore the issue of racism, as Yahsvi is racially bullied by her teammate Marisa Taylor (Shannon Barker).

[15] Of how this affects her, Claire Crick of Soaplife explained "When Yashvi's skills on the pitch aren't up to scratch, it's clear Marisa's racial slurs are taking their toll.

"[5] In the aftermath of his stabbing, Ned struggles to cope and is plagued by nightmares, which culminates in him hitting Yashvi when she attempts to wake him, leaving her "distressed".

[26] The following year saw Yashvi support Ned as he opened his own art exhibition space and encourage him to join online content subscription service, Fandangle, to make money.

It was fun for Ben and I to play the ridiculousness of that whole thing, but it does go down a sinister path pretty fast as Scarlett comes back into the picture because of it.

[28] Despite the amount of evidence against Ned, he continues to deny killing Scarlett and Yashvi believes him, after some initial hesitation, and she is determined to go ahead with the "risky" plan to help clear his name.

"[28] To make the wedding seem real, Ned and Yashvi dress up and hold the ceremony at Lassiters Lake, where they begin reciting their vows.

Hall confirmed that Ned's heart lies with Yashvi, but there was a small part of him that wonders if he will be completely "satisfied with someone who doesn't stimulate him creatively.

A writer for the serial's official website noted that the "emotional toll, constant arguments and drama" leads Yashvi to end the relationship for both their sakes.

[33] Speaking to Inside Soap's Alice Penwill, Junkeer told her that Yashvi is "fixated" on solving the drug case, as she has suffered through the consequences with her father's addiction.

[30] Junkeer commented that Dax is "pushed to his limits",[31] leading him to hold Yashvi, Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne), Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) and Richie Amblin (Lachie Millar) hostage in a classroom.

[33] The actress did not think the hostage situation and the corruption would put Yashvi off her career in the force, citing the fact that her character enjoys a challenge and would be bored doing another job.

"[33] The following year, Yashvi helps Levi investigate Mitch Foster (Kevin Hofbauer) and Nelson Ryker (Rhys Mitchell), a pair of criminals who previously attacked him when he was a young child.

[35] After the pair break into Levi's house, Yashvi is left "on edge" and brings Mitch and Nelson in for questioning, but she cannot charge them with any crime and has to let them go.

Junkeer and Morris had to spend time talking with stunt coordinators ahead of filming and have their lines memorised, as they would not be able to check them once they started the shoot.

"[40] In May 2022, Dan Seddon of Digital Spy confirmed Junkeer was one of over twenty actors reprising their role for the show's then finale, following its cancellation earlier in the year.

[45] Aneeta Menon from Indian Link Australia believed the additions of Yashvi and her family to the show reflected society, and was part of a continuing expansion of diversity on Australian television screens.

[46] David Knox of TV Tonight also thought the introduction of the family was "another positive step", especially as the show had been criticised for casting mostly Caucasian actors in the past.

[48] As part of his feature criticising police storylines in Neighbours, Joe Julians of the Radio Times bemoaned Yashvi's quick promotion to the force and the inevitable conflict of interest she faced when arresting Harlow.