The episode opens with a scene filled with tension and mockery as Ganesh stands triumphantly, reveling in Raghav’s recent courtroom defeat. He approaches Raghav with a smug expression, taunting him about his loss. “A few years back, I walked out of that court with my head bowed in shame,” Ganesh sneers, relishing the moment. “Now it’s your turn, Raghav. You’ll be leaving just like I did, and I can’t wait to laugh at you.” His laughter echoes through the courtroom, a cruel reminder of Raghav’s current predicament. Ganesh then adds that Anjali, Raghav’s daughter-in-law, gave him a fitting reply, further fueling his amusement.
Sapna, sensing the tension and the need for compassion, steps in to apologize to Raghav on behalf of Ganesh. She tries to diffuse the situation, but Raghav, feeling the weight of his defeat, attempts to leave the courtroom, his pride wounded.
Just as he is about to exit, Anjali stops him, her voice steady and resolute. “You always wanted me to bow my head in front of you, didn’t you?” she challenges. “Well, I can bow my head now—as your daughter-in-law.” In a bold gesture, Anjali kneels and touches Raghav’s feet, a symbolic act meant to convey respect and defiance simultaneously. She looks up at him, asking if he won’t bless her, adding layers of complexity to their relationship. “You’ve always been my inspiration,” she continues, her voice filled with emotion. “I’ve watched you arrive at the court in your car, dreaming of becoming a lawyer just like you.”
With a flourish, Anjali places a garland around Raghav’s neck, a traditional sign of respect and celebration. However, Raghav, overwhelmed by anger and humiliation, violently throws the garland aside and storms out of the courtroom, leaving Anjali and the others in stunned silence.
As the scene shifts, Aman and Gaurav approach Anjali, congratulating her on her victory. Their words of praise uplift her spirits, and she basks in the moment of triumph. Sapna joins them, expressing her pride in Anjali, stating that she has truly made her father proud, emphasizing that she is the daughter of Ganesh Awasthi.
The atmosphere changes dramatically when Raghav returns home. He enters the house, his demeanor dark and brooding. The family members look at him with a mix of concern and apprehension. Raghav, feeling their gazes, snaps at them, asking why they are staring at him as if he’s a clown. “Do I look like a joke to you?” he barks, frustration spilling over. Gaurav tries to reason with him, asking why he is taking out his anger on the family.
Vaibhav, unable to hold back, interjects, urging Gaurav to stop confronting Raghav. He reminds everyone that the events in court have been broadcasted extensively by the press, and Raghav is being trolled online. Ishani chimes in, sharing that some of her friends called to congratulate Anjali, speaking ill of Raghav in the process. Sanya, trying to keep the peace, tells Ishani to stop discussing it and suggests that Raghav should freshen up and let it go.
But Raghav, still seething, declares that he will never forgive Anjali for what she has done. Sadhika echoes his sentiment, urging Raghav to hold onto the humiliation he has suffered. Aman, however, takes a different approach, suggesting that Raghav should feel proud that his daughter-in-law can outshine him in court. This only infuriates Raghav further, and he threatens to throw Aman out of the house. Gaurav reminds Raghav that the house is in Kamala Devi’s name, and he cannot simply eject anyone. In a fit of rage, Raghav declares that he will leave the house instead.
As Raghav attempts to storm out, Anjali appears, holding a flower in her hand. She offers it to him, a gesture that is both conciliatory and challenging. Raghav, skeptical, asks if she has gone to the temple to pray for his downfall. Anjali responds calmly, stating that she prayed for Raghav to gain some sense, criticizing him for defending criminals. Their exchange is charged with unresolved tension, highlighting the complexities of their relationship.
Precap:
In a gripping preview, Chandraman speaks to Raghav over the phone, ominously stating that he will not abandon him now that Yuvraj has been imprisoned. Raghav, feeling the weight of the situation, replies that he has done everything possible to save Yuvraj, but the truth remains that there is no merit in the case against him. Chandraman’s response is curt and dismissive. Suddenly, Anjali takes the phone from Chandraman, her voice dripping with defiance as she comments on the situation, setting the stage for further conflict and drama in the episodes to come.