In today’s episode of **Kumkum Bhagya**, the tension in the air is palpable as Karan is on a quest to find Preeta. He senses her presence nearby but is unable to spot her amidst the chaos of the wedding preparations. Meanwhile, Shivansh arrives at the wedding venue with a calculated plan for revenge. His mission is clear: to create havoc and disrupt the wedding proceedings, ensuring that nothing goes as planned.
As the ceremony progresses, Bhavesh and Prarthna stand together, ready to take their wedding rounds. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation, but Shivansh has other ideas. He stealthily throws a smoke coin into the havan kund, causing a thick cloud of smoke to spread throughout the area. The pandit, noticing the sudden change, becomes alarmed and instructs everyone to step back for their safety. Kanti, sensing the growing tension, tells Raunak and Prarthna to retreat to their rooms and return after a brief interval, hoping to calm the situation.
Meanwhile, Smita is anxious about Bhavesh’s face being seen by Mayank and Harsh, who are also present at the wedding. Determined to protect him, she approaches Mayank and Harsh, urging them to come with her to a different location. She warns Bhavesh to be cautious, aware that Shivansh is lurking nearby. Shivansh, intent on executing his plan, follows Bhavesh closely, but Bhavesh, unaware of Shivansh’s true identity, hides his face, mistakenly thinking Shivansh is merely one of Raunak’s friends.
In a moment of betrayal, Shivansh reveals his intentions to Raunak, expressing his desire to marry Prarthna. He ominously states that sometimes, people do not get what they want. In a shocking turn of events, he injects Bhavesh, incapacitating him without realizing who he truly is. Dressed as the groom, Shivansh prepares to take Raunak’s place at the mandap, fully committed to his scheme.
As he leaves the room, Raunak cleverly tricks Bhavesh’s friends, making a swift escape. Meanwhile, Prarthna confides in Gayatri, expressing her longing for Bhavesh, who she believes is sitting beside her at the mandap. Gayatri reassures her, urging her not to fear and encouraging her to focus on the joyous occasion. Prarthna, however, is visibly affected by the absence of Purvi, her friend, intensifying her emotional turmoil.
Shivansh catches sight of Prarthna, but before he can make his move, he receives a call from Sonalika and steps away to attend to it. Raunak, mistaking Shivansh for Bhavesh, attempts to approach him, but fate intervenes as Payal and her goons arrive to kidnap Raunak once more, adding to the unfolding chaos.
Back at the mandap, the pandit informs the family that they will restart the wedding rituals. Smita grows increasingly anxious, fearing that once the wedding is completed, Bhavesh’s true identity will be revealed. Bhavesh’s friends, still unaware of his predicament, search for him in Raunak’s room but come up empty-handed.
As Shivansh and Prarthna exchange garlands, Smita feels a surge of satisfaction, believing she is about to rid herself of Prarthna forever. She encourages Shivansh and Prarthna to take the wedding rounds, oblivious to the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. Preeta, attending the wedding with a smile, is blissfully unaware of the impending disaster, while Karan searches for her, resulting in a series of near misses that heighten the tension.
With the wedding rounds completed, the pandit guides them through the next rituals, instructing the groom to apply sindoor to Prarthna’s forehead. Shivansh completes the rituals, and the pandit ultimately declares that the wedding has been successfully completed. He instructs the newlyweds to seek blessings from the elders present. Preeta, eager to bless Prarthna, approaches her with warmth and affection.
Kanti, noticing Karan’s distraction, calls him over to bless the newlyweds. Karan, still preoccupied with his search for Preeta, blesses Raunak and Prarthna before stepping away to take an important call. Prarthna, pleasantly surprised to see Preeta, expresses her gratitude for the wedding invitation and returns the Matarani charm to her. She blesses Raunak and Prarthna, reinforcing the bond of friendship amidst the chaos.
Meanwhile, Payal, misled by the situation, believes that Bhavesh has successfully married Prarthna. Mayank congratulates Raunak, thrilled for him to have Prarthna in his life. Smita, still convinced that Bhavesh is in Raunak’s place, offers her blessings to the couple, inadvertently fueling Shivansh’s rage. Hearing her praises directed at Raunak instead of his alter ego, Shivansh’s anger boils over, and he vows to ruin Raunak’s happiness and exact revenge on Smita.
The episode concludes.