In today’s episode, Prem puts a ring on Rahi’s finger, sparking a moment of affection between them. Rahi admits she hasn’t brought a gift for him, to which Prem shrugs that it’s not his concern. After sharing a kiss on his hand, Prem lightheartedly comments that he can’t keep the ring safe for long, as it will wash away when he cleans his hands. Meanwhile, Mahi spots them together and fantasizes about confessing her love for Rahi. After a fleeting dream about Prem’s indifference to her potential death, she snaps back to reality when Pari calls Prem back.
Elsewhere, Meeta informs Anupama that Parag has picked out a ring for Rahi. Parag and Baa proudly show off the diamond, and Baa suggests Anupama find a suitable ring for Prem as well, insisting it should match their family standards. Parag agrees to make a ring for Prem but places the responsibility on Anupama, who contemplates giving Anuj’s ring to him and ultimately decides to go ahead.
As Rahi meets with the Kotharis, Baa praises her, but Mahi can’t contain her jealousy towards Rahi and Prem’s growing closeness. Meanwhile, Raja playfully insists Ishani give him a kiss, but Leela intervenes to break up the moment. Ansh accidentally bumps into Prathna and notices a mark on her hand, but Prathna quickly lies to him.
Anupama welcomes the Kotharis for lunch, and they are taken aback by the elaborate setup. Baa mentions that Khyati and Meeta will eat later, but Anupama insists that they stick to their tradition of eating together. Prem offers to help Anupama serve, though she encourages him to join the others for lunch. The Kotharis are impressed with the spread, leading Mahi to point out that, while Rahi may not know how to cook, she does enjoy it—a statement that shocks both Rahi and Anupama.
Feeling overlooked, Rahi sends a message to Prem, but it is Parag who receives it. Worried about having included a note in Prem’s dish, Rahi frets over Parag’s possible reaction, only to elicit an unexpected laugh from him, surprising everyone around. Pari curiously wonders if Parag actually knows how to laugh.
As Rahi plans to impress the Kotharis through cooking, she seeks suggestions from Anupama. They announce that Rahi is preparing a sweet dish for the family. However, Baa quickly complains that the sweet is too salty, leading the Shahs to plead for forgiveness on Rahi’s behalf. Meanwhile, Mahi plots to sabotage Rahi’s cooking efforts.
Anupama begins to worry about who might have swapped the salt and sugar bottles. In a twist of fate, Radha accidentally captures Mahi’s scheme on video. When confronted by Anupama, Mahi shifts blame to Rahi for trying to steal Prem away. Anupama firmly warns Mahi to stop, while Vasundhara overhears their exchange, prompting Baa to grow suspicious of Mahi’s intentions.
**Precap:** A cricket match is set to take place between the Kotharis and the Shah family, with Parag preparing to add an unexpected twist to the game.