The episode opens with Anushka in a dimly lit kitchen, meticulously concocting a sinister plan. Under the guise of normalcy, she sprays poison over a batch of laddoos, her expression one of satisfaction as she imagines the chaos that will ensue when the unsuspecting guests consume them. With a calculated demeanor, she instructs the waiters to collect the poisoned sweets, her mind racing with thoughts of the devastation she believes will follow.
As the waiters leave with the trays of laddoos, Shalu enters the kitchen, her instincts immediately piquing at the sight of Anushka. Sensing something amiss, she questions Anushka about her presence. Anushka attempts to evade her inquiries, but Shalu, undeterred, demands to see the bottle in Anushka’s hand. When Anushka refuses, Shalu insists that she eat a laddoo to prove there’s nothing wrong with them. The tension escalates as Anushka, cornered, feels the pressure mounting.
Meanwhile, outside the kitchen, Malishka and Kavya spot Lakshmi and seize the moment to confront her. Malishka bluntly states that she and Kavya were just discussing her and believe it’s time for her to leave the house. Lakshmi, unfazed, responds with a sharp retort, asserting her place within the family. Kavya supports Malishka, claiming it’s clear that Rishi and Malishka are destined to be together. Lakshmi, however, stands her ground, reminding Kavya that she is not part of their family and firmly declaring that Rishi belongs to her.
Back in the kitchen, Shalu continues to press Anushka, demanding that she either consume a laddoo or drink from the suspicious bottle. Anushka, growing increasingly agitated, lashes out at Shalu, blaming her for the impending tragedy. In a moment of desperation, she reveals that her actions will lead to many lives being lost. Just then, a lady chef who had been tied up manages to free herself, adding to the chaos.
Feeling cornered, Anushka steals a knife from Shalu, her demeanor shifting to one of aggression as she confesses to poisoning the laddoos. When Shalu attempts to flee to alert others, Anushka knocks her unconscious, demonstrating her willingness to go to any lengths to execute her plan. In a final act of madness, she pours gasoline throughout the kitchen, igniting a trail of flames as she makes her escape.
Meanwhile, Rishi grows concerned about the whereabouts of Shalu and Lakshmi. Aanchal suggests they might be chatting in another room, but Rishi dismisses the notion, sensing an underlying tension that suggests something is amiss.
As Shalu regains consciousness, she pleads with Anushka not to harm her. Anushka, however, reveals her malicious intent, declaring her intention to kill Shalu and trapping her by pouring gasoline outside the room. Just then, Lakshmi arrives, questioning Anushka about her actions. Shalu, realizing the imminent danger, urges Lakshmi to leave the area. However, Lakshmi, sensing the gravity of the situation, tries to open the door, only to be violently pushed away by Anushka, who then sets the fire using a candle. Lakshmi’s horror is palpable as she realizes the extent of Anushka’s madness.
Meanwhile, Rishi and Ayush join Neelam for the pooja, blissfully unaware of the chaos unfolding in the kitchen. Shalu, now trapped in the flames, desperately tries to extinguish the fire by pouring water, warning Lakshmi to escape. She reveals that Anushka has poisoned the laddoos and gone mad. However, Lakshmi refuses to abandon Shalu, instead confronting Anushka and threatening her to stay away from her family. Anushka, engulfed in her rage, declares that everyone will perish today, either in the fire or from the poisoned sweets.
Malishka, who overhears the escalating confrontation, rushes to Kiran, frantically explaining that Anushka has poisoned the laddoos and set the kitchen ablaze with Shalu trapped inside. Despite Kiran’s suggestion to alert the family, Malishka insists that they must first prevent their loved ones from consuming the poisoned sweets.
As Lakshmi struggles to open the kitchen door, Neel suddenly appears wearing a mask and attempts to strangle her. Meanwhile, Neelam begins distributing the poisoned laddoos to everyone, insisting that Malishka eat first. Just as Rishi is about to take a laddoo from Neelam, he senses something is off. In a moment of instinct, he turns to leave, accidentally knocking the laddoos from Neelam’s hand.
In the kitchen, Neel and Anushka tie Lakshmi to a pillar, their intentions clear as they prepare for the final act of their nefarious scheme. Rishi and Ayush continue their frantic search for Lakshmi and Shalu, unaware of the peril that awaits them. Anushka, consumed by her desire for revenge, prepares to set the area around Lakshmi ablaze, determined to end everything in a catastrophic climax.
The episode concludes on a cliffhanger, filled with tension and uncertainty. As the flames rise and the clock ticks down, viewers are left on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the characters will navigate the treacherous web of deceit and danger that Anushka has spun. The stakes are higher than ever, and the next episode promises to unravel the fate of the characters caught in this deadly game.