The episode begins with Lakshmi trapped in a storage room, desperately trying to reach Rishi. When he doesn’t answer her call, she decides to contact Shalu instead. As she pulls her hand away from the icy shelf, she realizes that her phone is dead, leaving her anxious and unsure of how to reach Shalu.
Meanwhile, Rishi feels a pang of regret for not picking up Lakshmi’s call and attempts to return the call, only to receive a message stating that her phone is switched off. Assuming Lakshmi is simply throwing a tantrum, he asks the Pandit to commence the engagement ceremony. Shalu pleads with Rishi to hold off a moment longer, hopeful that Lakshmi will arrive in time, and Harleen supports this request.
Just then, Malishka arrives, curious about the conversation. Neelam confronts her about her tardiness, and Malishka explains she was at a medical appointment but promises to get ready quickly. Anushka suggests waiting for Lakshmi until Malishka is ready, prompting Kiran to inquire about Lakshmi’s whereabouts. Karishma chimes in, dismissing Lakshmi’s absence, while Ayush tries to call Lakshmi, only for Rishi to interrupt, stating her phone is off. Shalu begins to panic, but Ayush tries to reassure her.
Amidst the mounting tension, Anushka seethes with anger, determined to reclaim Ayush and her position within the family, vowing not to let Shalu have him. Meanwhile, Dadi and Ayush scour the house to locate Lakshmi but have no success.
Back in the freezing storage room, Lakshmi’s condition deteriorates as she shivers in the cold. Desperate, she thinks to herself that her phone is off and she has no idea who else to turn to for help. Meanwhile, Malishka and Kiran enter a room where Malishka expresses her annoyance at Shalu’s gaze, while Kiran reminds her that Shalu, as Lakshmi’s sister, might have a sense of her sister’s distress.
Anushka barges into Malishka’s room, demanding to halt the engagement. Malishka, however, refuses to assist her and tells her to leave. When Anushka implores for her support, both Malishka and Kiran insist she vacate the space. Feeling rejected and insulted, Anushka declares that she can’t tolerate the humiliation. In response, Malishka coldly retorts, “You hold no value in this house, so stop wasting my time.” Anushka storms out, leaving Kiran to urge Malishka to get ready.
Rano approaches Shalu to inquire about Rishi. Shalu mentions that he stepped outside for a call. She expresses her worry about Lakshmi’s absence on the day of her engagement. Rano reassures her that Lakshmi will arrive after getting ready, yet Shalu insists that something feels off. Rano advises her to stop worrying unnecessarily.
Inside the cold storage, Lakshmi’s skin reddens from the freezing temperatures as she realizes she must act to save herself. Meanwhile, the Pandit informs Karishma and Neelam that they have a limited window to complete the engagement—just one hour left in the auspicious muhurat. Neelam assures him that the ceremony will go on as scheduled. Rano continues to offer reassurance to Shalu that everything will be alright.
Desperate, Lakshmi begins banging on the door, her voice weak and barely audible as she calls out for Rishi. Instinctively sensing her cry, Rishi calls her name out loud while trying her phone again, not realizing that Lakshmi is unable to respond due to her phone being off. Growing increasingly anxious about her whereabouts, Rishi becomes restless.
Ayush reports back to Neelam, confirming that Lakshmi is not anywhere in the house. In response, Karishma inquires about their next steps, but the Pandit urges them to start the pooja according to the timeline. Rano agrees with the Pandit’s suggestion to proceed.
The episode concludes on a tense note, leaving viewers anxious about Lakshmi’s fate and the unfolding engagement plans.