Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Kartik motivates himself to fight his insecurities

MUMBAI: The episode starts with Kartik feeling insecure about his professional competition with Naira. He resists negative thoughts that could strain his married life. He decides to keep negativity at a distance and not let anything weigh on his personal life. Kartik resumes the mango-eating competition with his family that he left midway after Naira won. Thus, Kartik succeeds in keeping his spirits high.

As the Goenkas gear up for the second round of the contest, a group of people visit the Villa on behalf of a magazine to click their pictures. They look forward to their participation at an event that will honour the upcoming talent in the jewellery designing field. The Goenkas are excited about the event, and they give Kartik credit for taking their brand and family name to greater heights.

Naira is thrilled about the event, and she hopes to see Kartik on the stage with the award in his hand. After a while, the entire family gets dressed in their best fineries to pose for pictures because the magazine aims at throwing light on businesses that have been passed on from one generation to the other.

The magazine crew gets solo pics of Naira clicked, making Dadi and Surekha wonder why aren't they giving equal importance to Kartik. Later in the evening, Naira asks Kartik to prepare for the acceptance speech so that he gets on to the stage and delivers his note of thanks with confidence.

To avoid the rehearsals, Kartik tells Naira to receive the award on his behalf because she is his better half. The next morning, the Goenkas gear up for the event and look forward to seeing Kartik achieve the success he deserves.