The episode begins with Mangal, a determined woman, hearing faint sounds echoing through the darkened space. A sense of panic washes over her as she realizes that the goons might come looking for her if they discover she’s not the real Chamkeli. The tension is palpable as she contemplates her precarious situation, knowing that her life hangs in the balance.
Meanwhile, the real Chamkeli meets with Seth, a man deeply entrenched in the underworld. Chamkeli, with an air of authority, scolds Seth for allowing someone else into their hideout. She warns him that if the intruder is from the police, they could all be caught and face dire consequences. Seth, visibly shaken by her admonition, quickly instructs his men to search for Mangal, realizing the gravity of the situation.
Chamkeli, ever resourceful, suggests that Mangal might be hiding in the underground area where the other girls are kept. They decide to check the passage, and as they open it, they spot Mangal hiding in the shadows. In a moment of quick thinking, Mangal lights a small fire, creating a diversion that allows her to make a daring escape.
Elsewhere, Adit, Mangal’s husband, anxiously urges Ishana, their daughter, to wake up. He is filled with concern, and his mind races with thoughts of Mangal’s safety. Kapil, a friend, asks Adit about Mangal’s whereabouts, but before they can discuss it further, they notice a goon approaching. In a panic, they decide to hide alongside the other girls, knowing that their safety depends on remaining undetected. Kapil presses Adit again about Mangal, but Adit grimly replies that she’s still inside, and they can’t leave without her.
Just then, Mangal bursts onto the scene, driving a truck with determination etched on her face. Adit is taken aback, his shock evident as he realizes she has come to rescue them. Mangal urgently instructs everyone to get in, and they scramble aboard the truck. As the goons close in, Mangal revs the engine, adrenaline pumping through her veins. In the chaos, Kapil gets injured while trying to climb in, but they manage to escape just in time. The goons, unable to catch them, are left behind in a cloud of dust. Mangal breathes a sigh of relief, her heart swelling with gratitude as she thanks Maata Rani for their narrow escape.
Back at home, the atmosphere is tense. Sowmya enters the hall, and Adit, still on edge, asks how Ishana is doing. Sowmya replies that Ishana just fell asleep and seems comfortable, but Adit’s relief is short-lived. He expresses his gladness that Ishana is back, believing that the worst is over. However, Mangal sharply disagrees, questioning how he can say everything is fine after such a harrowing experience. She confronts Adit, demanding to know why Ishana left school without informing anyone and why he is ignoring the signs of change in her behavior.
Adit, feeling defensive, replies that he’s just relieved Ishana is back safe. Mangal’s frustration boils over as she expresses her disillusionment with Adit. She reveals that she once believed he was a good father and trusted him for 19 years, but now she feels he has put their children at risk. Her voice trembles with emotion as she adds that she could file a case against him for negligence but chooses not to because she is not that kind of person.
Sowmya, sensing the growing tension, intervenes, urging Mangal to stop blaming Adit. She goes as far as to label Ishana a spoiled child, which only escalates the conflict. Mangal, fierce and protective, warns Sowmya to stay away from Ishana’s parents and asserts that she can never be a mother to her daughter. She accuses Sowmya of not truly caring about Ishana’s well-being. Adit tries to calm Mangal, but she continues her tirade, accusing him of failing to care for their children for the past six months. She expresses her deep disappointment, declaring that she wants custody of their children.
Sowmya’s panic rises as she realizes the implications of Mangal’s words. If the case reaches court, everyone will discover that Mangal and Adit are not legally divorced, making her marriage to Adit illegal. Determined to protect her own interests, Sowmya resolves to stop Mangal at all costs.
Later, Sowmya approaches Ishana and gives her spiked water, attempting to manipulate her emotions against Mangal. She instills doubt in Ishana’s mind, reminding her that Mangal abandoned her for six months while Sowmya has been there for her and the family. Sowmya paints a picture of a settled family life, insinuating that Mangal wants to destroy their happiness. Ishana, visibly affected by Sowmya’s words, struggles with her feelings of loyalty and confusion.
Meanwhile, Adit confronts Mangal, questioning her intentions. He asks if she genuinely wants to fight in court and subject their children to the trauma of a legal battle. Mangal, with a steely resolve, reminds him of the time he threatened her with legal action when she had nothing—no money or home. Now that she has both, she believes the court will grant her custody. She asserts that Adit has lost her trust by failing to care for their kids and declares that she will take responsibility for them moving forward.
Just then, Ishana enters the room with Sowmya by her side, her expression a mix of confusion and determination. She looks at Mangal and asks, “Really?” The weight of her question hangs in the air, leaving the audience on edge as the episode draws to a close.