Karan Mehra, TV’s very own ‘Naitik’ might be out of Star Plus’ popular and long-running show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. But chances of seeing him don the same avatar yet again, are not completely washed off, is what the industry buzz seems to be.

Wow!! That’s some news, right!!                      

We hear from reliable sources that the channel and production house (Director’s Kut) are again in talks with Karan Mehra for his comeback. Though the actor has not been in the country, he has apparently been in constant touch with the concerned people in the Yeh Rishta team, is what the whispering birdie has to say.

So has any decision been arrived at?

Our source confides, “The effort is certainly there to get Karan back. But nothing can be said of it at the moment.”

Very true, the fan-following that Karan as Naitik has delivery over the last seven years has been outstanding. And it will be an icing on the cake if the loyal viewers would get him back as Naitik.

Furthermore, the stress is very much on Naitik, as the makers have apparently done away with the idea of bringing in a new lead character opposite Hina Khan.

And yes, there is again a story behind this!!

Our source confides, “Hina who earlier refused to become a ‘saas’, has now rejected the idea of Akshara being shown as a widow, or even moving on to accept a new guy in her life.”

So where does this leave the channel and production?

Well, this only means that Naitik HAS to come back!! And the options placed before the team is to either get Karan back, or look for a replacement for Naitik.

And it is believed that the show runners have decided to give it a try to get Karan Mehra back...

Now, to the next big question....

Considering the fact that there was lot of mud-slinging in response to Nisha Rawal’s emotional post on social networking sites post Karan’s exit, (we are referring to Hina Khan’s indirect attack on Karan and Nisha), it is by far clear that the equation between the lead protagonists Karan Mehra and Hina Khan has really gone for a toss.

Now, with the prospect of the Yeh Rishta gates opening up again for Karan, how do you think Hina will react if Karan does take up this golden opportunity?

Hmm!! Reason enough to ponder upon...

As per the situation that prevails now, nothing further has been shot in the track of Naitik beyond his fight with Naman (Anshul) in a hotel room in Nigeria. And reports of the team shooting a death sequence of Naitik is completely false.

The little birdie also tells us that, “The channel will wait for revert from Karan, and then sit down to discuss the further plots and options.”

Do you already have your fingers crossed? Do you all see the return of Karan into the extremely popular Yeh Rishta family?

We tried buzzing Producer Rajan Shahi, but failed to reach through to him.

When contacted, Karan denied the buzz and said, “There is nothing like that! Yeh Rishta is over for me. Why will I quit and then return? I really do not know from where such rumours arise. I am out of the country, and will be so for the next two months. I want to clarify that I am not getting back. And hopefully, fans do not get misguided by all the rumours that have been floating across.”

We tried contacting Hina, but she was unavailable.

Our efforts to reach out to the channel spokesperson also remained futile.

As of now, it’s just a probability... But you never know, the entertainment industry has the capability to spring any kind of surprises in short time....

Let’s wait for time to give us the right answer....

Rajan later sent us a text: "Not at all. Hina has always worked according to the script. All these talks of widow and remarriage is completely baseless."