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{{Short description|Fictional character from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai}}
{{Infobox character
| name = Akshara Maheshwari Singhania
| series = [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]
| image = Hina Khan walk the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week 2023 (cropped) 2.jpg
| caption = [[Hina Khan]] as Akshara Maheshwari
| first = 2009
| last = 2016
| creator = [[Director's Kut Productions|Rajan Shahi]]
| portrayer = [[Hina Khan]]
| full_name = Akshara Maheshwari Singhania
| nickname =
| gender = Female
| occupation = Businesswoman <br /> Teacher
| position =
| religion = [[Hinduism]]
| origin = [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| lbl21 = Affiliation
| data21 = [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Maheshwaris|Maheshwaris]] (paternal family) <br/> [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Goyels|Goyels]] (maternal family) <br/> [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Singhanias|Singhanias]] (in-laws/descentants) <br/> [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Main|Naitik Singhania]] (husband)
}}

'''Akshara Maheshwari Singhania''' is the protagonist of the first generation in the television series ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'' played by [[Hina Khan]]. 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. Akshara is regarded among the most memorable characters in Indian television..<ref>{{Cite web |title=First of Many: Hina Khan revisits Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hina-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-6477445/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715171411/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hina-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-6477445/ |archive-date=15 July 2020 |website=The Indian Express |date=15 July 2020}}</ref>

== Development ==
Rajan Shahi cast college student [[Hina Khan]] to play Akshara, marking her acting debut.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hina-Khan-has-no-qualms-ageing-on-screen/articleshow/52375728.cms |title=Hina Khan has no qualms ageing on screen |website=The Times of India |date=21 May 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213005526/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hina-Khan-has-no-qualms-ageing-on-screen/articleshow/52375728.cms |archive-date=13 February 2019 |access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> Khan stated that she knew nothing about acting while signing the series, saying, "I didn't learn acting from anywhere. I think it's because of luck that I landed up in TV. Even after that I had to do a lot of hard work. It was more difficult for me when I began acting and straight away I had to perform. I never got to learn".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/hina-khan-didnt-know-acting-when-she-signed-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-631479.html |title=Hina Khan didn't know acting when she signed 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' |website=News18 |date=15 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112005526/https://www.news18.com/news/india/hina-khan-didnt-know-acting-when-she-signed-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-631479.html |archive-date=12 January 2020 |access-date=29 September 2019}}</ref> In November 2016, Khan left the show to explore more projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-wanted-to-move-on-tv-actor-hina-khan-on-leaving-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/story-2PnGINigiL9YMoihvgpHYI.html |title=I wanted to move on: TV actor Hina Khan on leaving Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |date=23 November 2016 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=30 September 2017 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225101115/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-wanted-to-move-on-tv-actor-hina-khan-on-leaving-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/story-2PnGINigiL9YMoihvgpHYI.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Characterization ==
Akshara is a kind-hearted and soft-spoken girl from [[Udaipur]], who is known for her positive nature.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hina-khan-aka-akshara-fans-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-journey-see-pics-videos-4387979/|title=Hina Khan aka Akshara will be missed. A look at her Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai journey, see pics|website=The Indian Express|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917101254/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hina-khan-aka-akshara-fans-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-journey-see-pics-videos-4387979/|url-status=live}}</ref> She is educated and belongs to the Maheshwari family, a wealthy Marwari joint family recognised for their hotel business.
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.idiva.com/hindi/entertainment/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-why-people-still-love-naitik-akshara-track-in-hindi/18039842|title=ये रिश्ता क्या कहलाता है के नैतिक- अक्षरा की कहानी आज भी क्यों की जाती है पसंद?|website=IDiva|access-date=21 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/1001-reasons-to-celebrate-at-the-singhania-home/articleshow/16767843.cms|title=1,001 reasons to celebrate at the Singhania home|website=The Times of India|access-date=28 September 2019|archive-date=9 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209173000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/1001-reasons-to-celebrate-at-the-singhania-home/articleshow/16767843.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-to-shoot-in-cape-town-after-10-year-leap/articleshow/46209783.cms|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai... to shoot in Cape Town after 10 year leap|website=The Times of India|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref> Akshara is shown as a dutiful daughter. Khan's portrayal of the character has a blend of warmth, strength, and emotional depth.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/saas-bahu-pairs-redefined-relationship-tv-1502984462.html|title=Saas-bahu pairs that redefined the relationship on TV|website=The Statesman|access-date=11 September 2022|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731093607/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/saas-bahu-pairs-redefined-relationship-tv-1502984462.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-mothers-day-five-iconic-moms-on-indian-television-6402664/|title=Happy Mother’s Day: Five iconic moms of Indian television|website=The Indian Express|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=16 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216044752/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-mothers-day-five-iconic-moms-on-indian-television-6402664/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Styling ==
As a Rajasthani girl, the character of Akshara was seen wearing heavy jewellers and traditional dresses.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.idiva.com/ampstories/hindi/wedding/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-fame-hina-khan-aka-akshara-shivangi-joshi-aka-naira-and-pranali-jawde-bridal-look-in-hindi/18041489|title=Best looks of Hina Khan from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=IDiva|access-date=15 September 2023|archive-date=2 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602191839/https://www.idiva.com/ampstories/hindi/wedding/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-fame-hina-khan-aka-akshara-shivangi-joshi-aka-naira-and-pranali-jawde-bridal-look-in-hindi/18041489|url-status=live}}</ref> Initially, Khan wore [[salwar]]-[[Kurta|kameez]]. Her post marriage look saw her wear [[Sari|saree]] with jewelleries. During festive celebrations, Khan wore heavy lehenga to embrace the culture of [[Rajasthan]]. Following a leap, when her character shifted to [[Cape Town]] and later back to India, Khan sported a more modern look, including [[Top (clothing)|tops]] and [[Palazzo pants|palazzos]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-akshara-aka-hina-khan-to-sport-a-modern-look-post-leap-321318-2016-05-03|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Akshara aka Hina Khan to sport a modern look post-leap|website=India Today|access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>

== Legacy and influence ==
[[File:Hina-Khan-snapped-on-Bigg-Boss-OTT-set-in-Film-City-Goregaon-3.jpg|thumb|upright|Akshara's character established [[Hina Khan]] among television's highest paid actresses.<ref name="highest-paid" />]]

Khan's portrayal of Akshara has garnered significant acclaim, establishing her as a popular character in Indian television.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/hina-khan-on-12-years-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-love-i-got-for-akshara-overwhelms-me-till-date-677593|title=Hina Khan on 12 years of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Love I got for Akshara overwhelms me till date|website=India TV|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> Her performance has contributed to the show's longevity and earned her several accolades.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm |title=Television's Top 10 Actresses |date=2 July 2014 |access-date=3 May 2017 |work=Rediff |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225101022/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Khan's on-screen pairing with [[Karan Mehra]] has garnered significant attention, with fans frequently expressing their admiration for the couple. Several publications like ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' and ''[[News18]]'' termed Akshara among the "most iconic characters" of Indian television.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/top-9-iconic-female-characters-of-tv-from-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-this-tulsi-to-balika-vadhus-anandi-the-era-we-still-cherish-1332851?amp|title=Top 9 iconic female characters of TV: From Tulsi to Daya, the era we still cherish|website=Pinkvilla|access-date=29 September 2024|archive-date=7 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807082452/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/top-9-iconic-female-characters-of-tv-from-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-this-tulsi-to-balika-vadhus-anandi-the-era-we-still-cherish-1332851?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/190616/we-hardly-rehearse-our-scenes-karan-mehra.html|title=We hardly rehearse our scenes: Karan Mehra|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=29 January 2017|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123041437/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/190616/we-hardly-rehearse-our-scenes-karan-mehra.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The popularity of the series and her character established Khan among the highest paid and most popular actresses of Indian television.<ref name="highest-paid">{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/kapil-sharma-to-ram-kapoor-10-highest-paid-indian-tv-actors-who-charge-a-hefty-amount-per-episode |title=Kapil Sharma to Hina Khan, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode |date=30 June 2022 |work=GQ India |access-date=10 January 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=21 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921114453/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/kapil-sharma-to-ram-kapoor-10-highest-paid-indian-tv-actors-who-charge-a-hefty-amount-per-episode |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |title=11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month! |date=18 September 2016 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=10 February 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=25 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925114453/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Hina Khan]]
* [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Fictional characters from the 21st century]]
[[Category:Female characters in television]]
[[Category:Drama television characters]]
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[[Category:Fictional Indian people]]
[[Category:Fictional housewives]]
[[Category:Fictional Hindus]]

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