: The plot is rooted in a childhood tragedy where Advay—originally named Dev—witnessed the brutal murder of his parents after they were falsely accused of a crime involving a temple treasure.
Unlike a direct sequel, Season 3 (which aired in 2017) operates as a . Star Channel (now Disney+ Hotstar) rebranded the show with the subtitle Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 . Barun Sobti returned to television after a hiatus, but this time he was not the brooding businessman Arnav. Instead, he played Advay Singh Raizada —a dark, vengeful look-alike with a fractured past. Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon Season 3 All Episodes