Actress Shivangi Joshi, who plays the female lead in the current plot of the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, feels that being a crucial part of the iconic show is a blessing. The show completes 12 years of run on Tuesday, as well as 3,300 episodes, making it the longest-running Hindi GEC show till date.

"The feeling is outstanding and great. I am privileged to share space with some of the finest actors and crew I have ever come across. Being a part of `Yeh Rishta...` is a blessing," Shivangi, who plays the lead character of Naira, told IANS.