In today’s episode, Khyati and Anupama are introduced and Anupama discovers that Khyati is from the Kothari family. Khyati hands Anupama the catering order for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival, prompting Anupama to take on the challenge of working with the Kotharis. Meanwhile, Prem contacts Rahi, planning to pick up both her and Anupama from the temple to seek blessings. Anupama expresses her hope that Khyati will meet her son soon, creating a moment of tension when Prem and Khyati nearly cross paths without realizing it.
During their conversation, Rahi shares that Khyati has blessed them, presenting a chuniri to Prem, which deepens his sense of connection. Elsewhere, Mahi contemplates her feelings for Prem. Prem learns about the catering order, but just as Rahi is about to inform him about the Kothari family, Anupama interjects. Shortly after, he receives distressing news about a friend’s accident, prompting him to drop off Anupama and Rahi before rushing to help. As they depart, Rahi expresses concern about managing on their own, while Anupama and Rahi form a supportive partnership.
Kinjal discovers that Anu Ki Rasoi isn’t turning a profit, and both Paritosh and Pakhi place blame on Anupama. Hasmuk warns that if Anu Ki Rasoi closes, the family will face serious struggles. Anupama and Rahi inform the Shah family about the catering order from the Kotharis.
Leela is thrilled at the prospect of celebrating Makar Sankranti, but Paritosh cautions her about the potential complications with the Kotharis. Anupama prepares her team for the upcoming order, and when Khyati meets her again, she hands over the advance payment and emphasizes her mother-in-law’s high standards, urging Anupama not to compromise on food quality. Anupama reassures her, while Rahi notes Khyati’s apprehension about her mother-in-law.
Meanwhile, Prem feels down and reaches out to Rahi for support, who manages to lift his spirits. Mahi, seeing Prem and Rahi on a video call, feels simmering jealousy. Anupama instructs her team, led by Radha, to adhere to their tasks efficiently, with Jhanki stressing the importance of impressing Mrs. Kothari. Anupama cautions Jhanki against making snap judgments about others.
As Mrs. Kothari instructs her driver to hurry, she discusses her preparations for Makar Sankranti with Parag. A tense encounter occurs when Anupama intervenes to save Radha from an accident caused by Mrs. Kothari’s reckless driving, which leads to a heated exchange between the two women. Anupama provokes Mrs. Kothari, asserting that she needs to learn some manners, especially regarding traffic rules, leaving Mrs. Kothari stunned.
**Precap:** Anupama and Rahi plan to visit the Kothari house, with Rahi noting their continual encounters with wealthy families. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when Parag Kothari collides with Anupama.