Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan


Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan is an Indian television series that aired on MTV India from 21 July 2014 to 31 December 2015. A third season premiered on Voot on 15 May 2018.

Plot

The core of the show lies in highlighting the importance of friendship along with other relationships, be it romance, or family relations.
The show is split into three seasons; the first one is on how love becomes important over friendship in Manik's life through Nandini changing his life. The second season is more of an epilogue of the first, on how each person lives start to change and evolve.
Nandini decides to move to Mumbai for the treatment of her younger brother, Rishabh and for her to study in a reputed science college. She believes her fireflies only light up when there is true love. She accidentally collides with Manik Malhotra, and unknown to Manik, he saves her jar filled with fireflies and they light up when they both touch the jar at the same time. It is then believed that there is true love between Manik and Nandini though they are both unaware of this and thus begins their story.

Season 1

Nandini Murthy and her friend Navya Naveli team up to save Shahid, who was bullied by FAB5, at S.P.A.C.E Academy from committing suicide. In order to protect the college's reputation, Nyonika Malhotra offers Nandini and Navya a full scholarship. This leads to Nandini and Navya becoming the targets of the academy's most famous band "FAB5", a group of rich spoiled kids – Manik Malhotra, the leader, Cabir, Mukti, Dhruv and Alya.
Nandini becomes the main target for Manik after she punches him in front of the entire college for his misbehaviour. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Nandini ends up being Manik's slave/spot where he continues on troubling her until his girlfriend Alya intervenes and asks him to leave Nandini alone as she feels he is becoming too involved with her. Alya's insecurity about Manik and Nandini causes her to hire goons to teach Nandini a lesson however Dhruv and Manik manage to save her. When Manik discovers that the goons were hired by Alya, he breaks up with her due to her mistrust.
Manik and Nandini's petty fights and constant bickering's bring them closer and they become attracted to each other. Manik realises that no one affects him the way Nandini does, which is why he is always drawn to her. Initially he fights the attraction but eventually gives in. Nandini begins to understand Manik a little more after he begins to open up to her and she realises that he is not the "Monster Manik" she deemed him to be and becomes aware of her growing attraction towards him, previously misunderstanding the racing of her heart around Manik to be hatred for him.
The night before the college talent show, Musicana, Manik confesses to Nandini how he feels and they kiss. On the same night, Manik finds out that his best friend Dhruv also has feelings for Nandini, mistaking their friendship for something more. Manik decides to sacrifice his love for his best friend. As Dhruv had saved his life when they were younger, he always felt Dhruv was better than him thus a better suitor for Nandini. On the night of Musicana, Manik, with a heavy heart, lies to Nandini by humiliating her and telling her it was all just a game for him and he has wanted to take his revenge on her ever since she punched him. Manik effectively ends his relationship with Nandini.
Meanwhile, Nandini's best friend, Navya, falls for Harshad, who is Alya's brother and Mukti’s former lover and spends most of his time plotting against FAB5. After FAB5 win Musicana, Harshad plays a video in front of the entire school which shows an intimate moment between Cabir and his teacher Raghav which leads to everyone finding out about the pairs homosexuality. As Nandini realises that Harshad is not the person who she and Navya thought him to be, she teams up with FAB5 and cocks up a plan to make Navya realise Harshad's true colors. Dhruv tells Nandini he is in love with her however she rejects his proposal and tells him that she only sees him as a friend which angers Manik.
In midst of FAB5's plan to expose Harshad, Nandini begins to doubt Manik's reasons for breaking up with her as his behaviour starts contradicting his words. She confronts him and in a moment of weakness, he admits that he would have never have broken up with if it was not for Dhruv. This angers Nandini and she accuses Manik of being selfish for not considering her feelings and tells him that she wants nothing more to do with him whilst he apologises and begs for her forgiveness after realising what he did to her was wrong.
Nandini along with FAB5 succeed in their plan to oust Harshad and they trap him into confessing his wrongdoings on camera and is later arrested for attacking Cabir and Raghav on the night of Musicana. At a celebration for ousting Harshad, FAB5 and Nandini play a game which allows Manik to confirm that Dhruv has moved on from Nandini. The love triangle soon comes to an end as Alya and Dhruv start to get closer when Nandini tells Dhruv that she only sees him as a friend and always will. While Nandini is unwilling to forgive Manik because she feels he will always choose his friends over her, Manik goes to extreme lengths to prove himself to her.
When Soha Khurana enters as the obsessed fan of Manik, Nandini becomes close to Manik again, as she couldn't stand the thought of anyone else being with him. They decide to be friends and get to know one another. Soon they become more than friends and on their first date, the fireflies light up, indicating to Nandini that Manik is indeed her true love. Due to a misunderstanding led by Soha's father, Nandini believes that Manik will be better off without her and will be able to focus on his dreams of becoming a singer. Soha's obsession with Manik reaches a dangerous level and she attempts to kill Nandini in a fire but she is saved by Manik. However, when Nandini finds out that Soha has died in the fire, and that too perhaps because of Manik, she remains silent in court when she is asked if Manik had anything to do with Soha's death. A shocked Manik stops talking to her. Although it is proved that Manik is innocent, and despite Nandini's efforts to get back with him, he makes her suffer, as he felt Nandini didn't trust him enough and felt she betrayed him. However, realising that he can't let her go, he sets a hope vs hate challenge between them, and if Nandini manages to sing with him on the night of the Fusion Concert, there is a chance of them getting back together again.
Meanwhile, Mukti falls for Abhimanyu, who is a cancer patient, as he teaches her to smile at all times and be happy. After his departure, she suffers greatly but her friends support her. On the other hand, Dhruv and Alya's relationship crumbles as a result of Dhruv's inferiority complex. This leads to Dhruv leaving FAB5. Manik clashes with Nandini's teacher, Pandit Trilok Chaurasya, for the Fusion Concert. Manik believes that the Pandit has the wrong intentions for Nandini while she brushes them off thinking Manik is jealous and overreacting.
On the day of the Fusion concert, Manik and Nandini sing together and all misunderstandings between Dhruv and FAB5 are cleared and Dhruv attempts to mend his broken friendship with the group. After the concert, Manik tells Nandini he loves her. Their happiness is short lived when the Pandit kidnaps Nandini. Although she is saved, she suffers from great shock and pushes everyone, including Manik, away from her. Nandini decides to take a break and goes to Mangalore with her brother but Manik goes after her. With the help of Nandini's grandmother, Ams, Manik succeeds in bringing Nandini out of her shock a day before her 18th birthday. On her birthday, Nandini tells Manik that she loves him and they become an official couple.
Meanwhile, Aryaman enters the scene. His initial motive is to seek revenge for his sister's death believing it is all Manik's fault. While others only suspect him, Nandini finds out the truth and asks for a chance to prove Manik's innocence. On the other hand, Alya, begins to suffer from an eating disorder and depression as a result of her failed relationships and loneliness. On Friendship's Day, she announces that she wants to leave FAB5 and begin a fresh life which angers Dhruv who blames Manik claiming that he is their over shadower. While Alya and Dhruv claim that Manik has always been absent from their lives, Mukti and Cabir take the initiative of getting FAB5 back together.
During the Talent Hunt competition at S.P.A.C.E, FAB5 sing together and manage to mend their broken friendship. On the other hand, Aryaman's misunderstanding is cleared and he apologises to FAB5, Navya and Nandini. After FAB5 win the Talent Hunt, Manik and Nandini consummate their relationship. Aryaman decides to throw a dinner party and invites FAB5, Nandini and Navya. While Nandini waits at home for Manik and Cabir to pick her up and the rest of FAB5 wait for them to arrive at the party, Manik and Cabir face a car accident. This marks the end of Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan Season 1.

Season 2

Starts with Nandini excited for Manik's birthday and when they are throwing a party Cabir and Manik are not there when Nandini throws a party. Nandini misses Manik a lot. Aryamaan always supports her when she's sad. Navya becomes a RJ and takes care of her and Harshad’s new born baby Abeer with Mukti trying to move on in life. Alya and Dhruv move on in life in their different paths but are just friends.A spoilt brat with voice of Manik enters the plot i.e., Madhyam Singhania. Nandini hates him and he hates Nandini and stands for election against Nandini and Harshad. Soon thereafter, Nandini starts digging up the truth behind Manik's disappearance and eventually the fact comes out of Nyonika being involved. Nandini is always worried about Manik, misses him badly, and wants to know what has happened. Her heart knows he is alive and well somewhere. Manik then comes back and reveals that he was saved by his father and that he had been in Pune all this while. He is hurt because of a misunderstanding that his friends and Nandini have moved on and created a new Fab 5. But Nandini convinces Manik and clears his misunderstanding. She also tells him about Nyonika's involvement in the blast. Manik tells Fab 5 that he couldn't save Cabir and is distraught when he remembers him when he plays the drums in his memory. Nandini, Dhruv, Mukti, and Alya console him on that. Then Nandini, Navya and FAB3 reunite and they go to a hotel for celebrating. On the other hand, Maddy is thrown out of his house but Arayaman helps him and takes him to his place. Aaryaman arrives at the party and Manik doesn't like it at all. Manik then steals Nandini away from the rest of them and the two spend the night together after being happily drunk under stars. Nandini feels finally content in her love's arms and Manik lovingly handles her, smiling. MaNan, written by the stars and celebrated by the fireflies, finally are happy. Manik wants to complete Nandini's bucket list so we see a series of interesting things that MaNan do, from stealing beer bottles to playing with water bottles. Meanwhile, Dhruv is insecure about Alya and Manik advises him to be alone for sometime and Dhruv says to Alya that she is more happy with Varun than him. He says goodbye to Manik and Alya separately and leaves to start a new chapter in his life. Manik breaks down and is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Manik discovers that Nandini's memories only are getting erased. Nandini cries finding out the truth. Nandini, Aryaman and Navya qualify for Musicana. But Nandini decides to go with Manik to Denmark for his treatment. Manik accepts Aryaman as Nandini's friend. The show ends with Manik and Nandini reaffirming their love for one another and will be together Humesha with Mukti/Alya/Manik jamming together for one last time and ask Aryaman to come and sit on the drums, joining them. Manik while playing, remembers the beautiful memories that they had with Fab5 and his love, Nandini. Navya and Nandini are standing aside and smiling on seeing them together. They make a beautiful tempo with the band and after that celebrate New Year and all coming into a group hug and raising their glasses together, standing together as friends forever, with MaNan in the centre. MaNan leave for Denmark the next day to start the next chapter of their lives, leaving behind beautiful memories and cherishing each other forever. Navya considers a gay couple to adopt her son and continues as a RJ. Mukti leaves to join an international music house to go solo and Alya takes a contract for fashion design. Harshad is made President at SPACE after Maddy leaves the city. Finally, Aryaman wishes Nandini well with Manik. Manik realises that although friendship is important, love stays with you forever and promises to cherish Nandini forever. This marks the end of Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan Season 2.

Season 3

Nandini and Manik have been together for 6 years now. They have moved back to Mumbai however, Rishabh is still in a university in Denmark. Manik is a Rockstar and Nandini is an astrophysicist in a prestigious government organization. Mukti runs a cafe, and she is to be married to Zubin. Zubin is a cuddler but people know him to be an unemployed person. In the first episode, Nandini proposes marriage to Manik who refuses to accept her proposal. This angers Nandini and by the advice of Mukti, she decides that she needs a break from their relationship and wants to date other people. Mukti believes that if Manik sees Nandini with other guys, they will reconcile due to his jealousy. Things get out of hand when Inaya, Manik's co-star who constantly flirts with him kisses him in front of the media. Finally, just when Manik is about to move out of Nandini's house she asks him to get back together. Manik refuses to say that she was right and they aren't good for each other anymore. Despite breaking up, Manik and Nandini can't seem to stay away from each other and clearly are still in love. Nandini meets Smaran, who she gets to know in one of her failed dating attempts. After a romantic night together Manik discloses the real reason he doesn't want to be with Nandini anymore. Nyonika his mom, has him convinced that he will mess up at some point and hurt Nandini. He doesn't want Nandini to be damaged and lose faith in love like Nyonika. Nyonika was also a middle-class girl madly in love with Manik's dad who abruptly left her with no explanation. Manik thinks that he isn't right for Nandini and she deserves better. Smaran, demotivated by knowing Nandini's relationship with Manik asks for Inaya's help to impress Nandini. But they end up sleeping together. It is later revealed that Smaran is a guy from the matrimony site chosen for Nandini by her uncle and aunt. Zubin's sister Jeff has a crush on Mukti. In an attempt to break Mukti's marriage, she reveals to Mukti that Zubin is an escort and not a cuddler. He lied to Mukti because of his fear of losing her. Nandini talks about Manik's state of mind to Manik's father and says that he has completely destroyed Manik's life by abandoning him when he needed him the most. Soon, Mr.Malhotra and Nyonika seem to have patched up making Manik feel that things can be alright between him and Nandini. Mukti calls off her wedding and Zubin goes missing. Nandani and Manik search for him and land up at a lady's house who mistook them for her children. They get closer to each other and realize they can't live without each other. Later in order to get back Zubin, They all hatch a plan and announce in the media that Mukti's getting married anticipating that hearing this Zubin's gonna return. Meanwhile, Nyonika spills the beans on her growing closeness with Mr Malhotra and tells Nandini that its all her plan and she's getting paid for this feigning. Nandini is shattered and reveals this to Manik, who confronts his parents and realizes he can be his own person without the influence of his family on him. On the day of Mukti's wedding, Manik proposes to Nandini which she doesn't accept. But still, they decide to stay together forever and love each other without any expectations.

Cast

Guest appearances