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{{Short description|Fictional character}}
{{Infobox character
| name = Naira Singhania Goenka
| series = [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]
| image = {{Photomontage
| photo1a = Shivangi Joshi at Kohira Diamond Store Launch.jpg
| photo1b = Ashnoor Kaur at Boogle Bollywood Ballistic Awards 2023 (cropped 2).jpg
| spacing = 2
| position = centre
| size = 330
| border = 0
| color = #FFFFFF
| foot_montage =
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| caption = [[Shivangi Joshi]] played the grown up while [[Ashnoor Kaur]] played young Naira
| first = "Naksh Has a Baby Sister" (9 February 2015)
| last = "Naira Falls to Her Death" (11 January 2021)
| creator = [[Director's Kut Productions|Rajan Shahi]]
| portrayer = [[Shivangi Joshi]] <br /> [[Ashnoor Kaur]]
| full_name = Naira Singhania Goenka
| nickname =
| gender = Female
| occupation = Dancer <br /> Jewellery designer (
| relatives =
| religion = [[Hinduism]]
| origin = [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| lbl21 = Affiliation
| data21 = [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Singhanias|Singhanias]] <br/> [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Maheshwaris|Maheshwaris]] <br/> [[List of characters in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai#Goenkas|Goenkas]]
}}
'''Naira Singhania''' is the protagonist of the second generation of the longest-running Indian television soap ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''. Created by Rajan Shahi under [[Director's Kut Productions]], the series became a cultural phenomenon. Portrayed by [[Shivangi Joshi]] and [[Ashnoor Kaur]], Naira is known for her outspoken and fearless nature.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Shivangi Joshi will play the grown-up Naira |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shivangi-joshi-will-play-the-grown-up-naira/articleshow/52075258.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Shivangi Joshi aka YRKKH's leading lady Naira bids adieu to show with a heartfelt note as makers introduce a generation leap |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shivangi-joshi-bids-farewell-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-producer-introduces-new-cast-7593075/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>She is also known for her stylish wardrobe which is termed as most popular in indian television.

== Development ==
===Concept and creation===
Naira was introduced as the daughter of [[Akshara Maheshwari Singhania]] and Naitik Singhania.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mulla |first=Zainab |date=9 February 2015 |title=Naitik and Akshara welcome their baby girl and call her 'Naira' |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-naitik-and-akshara-welcome-their-baby-girl-and-call-her-naira-274814/ |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=India.com}}</ref> The character was created to represent a modern yet grounded young woman who navigates familial expectations, societal norms, and personal aspirations. Initially depicted as a carefree and rebellious teenager, Naira's evolution into a mature, loving daughter, wife, and mother became central to the narrative of the series.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 May 2021 |title=As Bring back Kaira trends online, here's looking at some of Shivangi-Mohsin's best moments from YRKKH |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/article/as-bring-back-kaira-trends-online-heres-looking-at-some-of-shivangi-mohsins-best-moments-from-yrkkh/754517 |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=Times Now}}</ref> In November 2016, [[Hina Khan]] playing [[Akshara Maheshwari Singhania|Akshara]] quit as her character became monotonous for her and she was shown killed in a car accident.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/heena-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-4413043/|title=This is the real reason why Akshara aka Hina Khan left Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|website=The Indian Express|date=7 December 2016|access-date=18 August 2019|archive-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131221218/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/heena-khan-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-4413043/|url-status=live}}</ref> While [[Shivangi Joshi|Joshi]] playing Naira, who entered in May 2016, turned into the central character as the story started focusing on her journey. Since then, the show has focused significantly on Naira and Kartik's love story in parallel with Naksh and Keerti who were secondary main characters of the show.

===Casting===
When the character of Naira Singhania was introduced, her baby years were portrayed by Mishka Jain. After the 10 year leap, [[Ashnoor Kaur]] was cast as the young Naira and played the role from 2015 to 2016. Her portrayal of Naira's innocence and rebellious streak garnered appreciation and laid the foundation for the character's popularity.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2024 |title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata's on-screen siblings Ashnoor Kaur and Rohan Mehra attend Ed Sheeran concert |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlatas-on-screen-siblings-ashnoor-kaur-and-rohan-mehra-attend-ed-sheeran-concert-watch-video/articleshow/108592458.cms |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=[[The Times Of India]]}}</ref> [[Shivangi Joshi]] was cast as Naira in 2016 after a major leap in the storyline.<ref name=":0" /> Her portrayal was widely appreciated for its depth and relatability, earning her several awards and nominations. Producer Rajan Shahi stated in interviews that Shivangi's ability to connect emotionally with the audience played a key role in the success of Naira's character.<ref name=":1" />

===Impact===
Naira was written as a multi-dimensional character, blending tradition with modernity. Her character was portrayed as a symbol of resilience and strength, tackling issues such as marital conflicts and family dynamics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Exclusive! Would love to be in Bollywood but right now, I'm happy with my show: Shivangi Joshi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-would-love-to-be-in-bollywood-but-right-now-im-happy-with-my-show-shivangi-joshi/articleshow/81918278.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>In short span of time shivangi's portrayal of naira earned huge fanbase. In the show her bridal entry on bike in the grandest wedding of ITV has set huge trend. She influenced bridal entry culture in India that to this day brides copy her style of entry on bike. She has said to worn the most heavy and expensive bridal lahenga that any actress has in ITV. Clothes with the name 'Naira Cut' are hugely popular in market. When compared with other female leads of the show Shivangi Joshi as Naira most of the times emerges as fan favourite character defeating Akshara her mother as well.

== Characterization and evolution ==

===Fiction===
Naira is a fearless and out-spoken girl from [[Udaipur]]. She is born as the second child of Naitik Singhania and Akshara Maheshwari. Her parents relocate to [[Cape Town]] along with her and her brother after Kaveri Singhania (Naira's grand-aunt) blames Akshara for the death of the former's husband. Ten years later, she has grown up into a vibrant girl who shares good bond with her family and is a learning [[Kathak]] dancer. She and her family move back to India as Akshara and Kaveri reconcile. She struggles to go through changes as she enters into her teenage she misunderstands Akshara when Naira is suspected to be involved in her friend's accidental death. Naira flees to [[Rishikesh]] leaving her family unaware. Seven years later, she lives in an orphanage and hates Akshara for not trusting her. Akshara finds her out and takes her back to Udaipur. Soon, they sort out their differences, while Naira and Kartik fall for each other. Akshara dies in a car accident and the story completely shifts to Naira and Kartik, who marry shortly afterwards. Naira and Kartik's married life goes through many ups and downs, testing them everytime. A misunderstanding leads them to part ways. Five years later, an accident causes Kartik to believe that Naira is dead, while she is raising her and Kartik's son Kairav in [[Goa]]. Soon, Kartik finds out the truth and they reconcile. Naira gives birth to their daughter and names her Akshara in her late mother's memory. Shortly afterwards, she dies after falling off a cliff which concludes her character. Throughout the plot, she is shown as a determined, strong and rebellious person who never compromises with her self-respect. But, her love for her family and children is always her priority.

== See also ==
* [[Shivangi Joshi]]
* [[Ashnoor Kaur]]
* [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Fictional characters from the 21st century]]
[[Category:Female characters in television]]
[[Category:Drama television characters]]
[[Category:Television characters introduced in 2015]]
[[Category:Fictional Indian people]]
[[Category:Fictional housewives]]

Naira Singhania Goenka - Revision history

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