It's celebration time on Star Plus Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as the Singhania family is preparing for the impending wedding of Nandini and Mohit.

As expected, their relatives, both close and far off are going to be a part of this occasion. And with this, Ali Merchant who essays the role of Rituraj, Naitik’s (Karan Mehra) cousin, will make a comeback on the show for the third time.

Says Merchant, “Yes, I am making a comeback on the show. Actually, I wouldn’t term it as a comeback because this is my cameo appearance number three on the show. It feels as if I have returned from a holiday. I have already been on the show twice and this is my third time. The entire cast has become like family and it always feels great to shoot with them.”

Talking about how this cameo is going to be different from the last two, Ali says, “I will be accompanied by my wife, played by rookie actress Preeti. She is a perfect mix of beauty and brains. She is a perfectionist and intelligent. She is someone who the entire family looks up to.”

The popular show has always registered a rise in viewership when it brings back Ali’s track and it is likely that this will be a hatrick. Will Ali’s comeback with his oh-so perfect wife create troubles for Akshara and Naitik? Will the family draw comparisons among the two couples? It remains to be seen.

For now watch the lover boy re-enter and cast his spell on you on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai at 9:30 pm on Star Plus.