When Savita’s daughter pleads for help, her father cruelly responds, “Let Savita die,” and even threatens to hit her. Witnessing this, Anupama worries about Savita’s condition and reflects on how alcohol ruins lives. In a moment of rage and justice, Anupama slaps Savita’s husband. When he asks who she is, Anupama declares herself the “dhulai woman”—a protector of helpless women. She warns him never to raise his hand against his wife or daughter again. Although he promises to change, Anupama later regrets interfering in others’ matters.
Meanwhile, Vasundhara accuses Ansh of impregnating Prarthana. Gautam fears the news will trigger his father’s heart attack and blames Ansh, though Rahi, Mahi, and Pari defend him. Khyati blames Anupama for disrupting their happiness, and Vasundhara regrets visiting the Shahs. Rahi pleads with the Poddar family to believe that Ansh is innocent.
Anupama later runs into Jaspreet and Bharti. When asked why she looks worried, she says the darkness frightened her. Jaspreet and Bharti offer food, but Anupama declines, saying she already prepared curd rice. Bharti mentions Jaspreet’s suspension being canceled, to which Jaspreet reveals she used a secret against her boss. Bharti calls her clever, and Jaspreet remarks that one must be smart to survive in Mumbai. Anupama shares that she has begun working with Manohar.
Elsewhere, Anil reminds Khyati that Mahi is also Anupama’s daughter. Parag scolds Vasundhara for judging the Shahs without knowing the full story, noting that Prarthana must trust them if she’s staying with them. He urges the Kotharis not to act until he speaks with her.
At the Shahs’ house, Leela questions Hasmuk’s silence when she tried to evict Prarthana. She insists Prarthana must leave before Ansh returns, believing her presence is stopping Ansh from agreeing to marry. Kinjal asks Prarthana to wait, but Prarthana decides to leave.
In another part of the city, Pakhi sees Mahi with Prem and immediately alerts Rahi, comparing the moment to memories of Vanraj, Kavya, and Anupama. Rahi assures her that history won’t repeat itself—Prem isn’t Vanraj. Still, Pakhi fears her fate is mirroring Anupama’s.
Anupama misses her family deeply. As she fetches water, Savita asks her to fill her bucket. Local women gossip that someone hit Savita’s husband the night before. Anupama is stunned. Jaspreet mentions that a mysterious woman has been helping people in the area at night.
Precap: Anupama is cooking at a client’s house when Prem and Anil unexpectedly arrive to meet the same client. Anupama grows anxious, fearing Prem will recognize her cooking. As Prem tastes the food, his expression darkens—he becomes furious, clearly identifying the familiar taste.
Update Credit to: H Hasan