‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ January 29 written update: Maira requests Abhira to lose the dance competition

Inner turmoil continues in the Poddar family as Maira remains jealous of Vani. The family also stays adamant and against Vani staying at home. On the day of the competition, Maira sees all of her family members come to support her, making her extremely happy; however, when they all ask about where Abhira is, she tells them that she is with Vani.Backstage, while Vani is prepping with Abhira, she thanks her for everything. She says that because of Abhira, she can fulfill her mother’s last wish for her by performing at the competition. She tells Abhira thank you and adds that she did not have anything to give her. She gifts Abhira a bracelet, citing that she made it herself, leaving Abhira emotional.The Poddar family expresses their disdain over the matter and talks negatively about Vani. Vidya prompts Maira to go backstage, but on the way to the green room, she starts to manipulate Maira by talking badly about Vani. She tells her to win the competition at any cost and not to let Vani win. She tells Maira that if Vani wins, Abhira will love her more and will forget about Maira. She also cites that she should do whatever she wants if she does not want to lose her family, her room, and her home to Vani.Backstage, Maira confronts her mother and tells her that she should lose deliberately while performing with Vani. This leaves Abhira shocked and saddened, as she tells her daughter that it would count as cheating. Maira, however, stays true to her wishes and even tells her mother that if she loves her, she will lose the competition. She also shares that even Armaan is getting comfortable with Vani.Her father tries to reassure her that Abhira’s love for her knows no bounds and is not dependent on the competition, but Maira does not listen. Armaan tells Abhira that their daughter needs to live with the consequences of her requests and actions.The next episode promo shows that Meher has decided that Vani must die, no matter what, or else her truth will finally come out. Vani tells Abhira about the audio, as a fire breaks out at the competition venue.