The episode begins with a chilling scene as Doree’s desperate screams for help echo through a dimly lit room. She is being choked, and the sense of danger is palpable. Maan, sensing that something is terribly wrong, feels a surge of urgency and prays fervently for Doree’s safety. As the tension mounts, Doree loses consciousness, her vision fading into darkness. In her unconscious state, she dreams of Maan, who appears as a comforting presence, encouraging her to fight back and wake up from her nightmare.
Suddenly, a nurse enters the scene and gently shakes Doree awake, her voice filled with concern. She questions Doree about why she ventured into the room alone, warning her that the patient inside has a history of attacking anyone who approaches. Meanwhile, the mental asylum staff realizes that one of their patients, Rukmani, has gone missing. A frantic search ensues as they scramble to locate her.
The narrative shifts to Rukmani, who has successfully escaped from the asylum. She strides through the dirt-strewn ground with an air of defiance, displaying her newfound freedom as she violently throws a man to the ground, stepping over him as if to assert her dominance.
Back at Doree’s house, Maan arrives only to find the door locked. His worry escalates until Doree appears, surprising him. Maan’s eyes immediately fixate on a wound around Doree’s neck, and he questions her about it. Doree responds with a sharp comment, revealing her emotional pain by stating that the wound Maan has inflicted on her heart is far worse than any physical injury.
Despite the tension, Maan takes Doree inside, where he prepares medicine and carefully applies it to her neck wound. Doree, still feeling the weight of their strained relationship, questions Maan’s motives. She challenges him, asking why he refuses to acknowledge Ganga’s innocence if he truly cares for her. Maan, maintaining a professional demeanor, reminds her that his commitment to her care is a contractual obligation. Their conversation is interrupted when Sattu arrives, prompting Doree to dismiss Maan with a pointed comment about his presence.
The following day, Maan begins preparations for Meera’s death anniversary, a somber occasion that adds to the emotional weight of the episode. Meanwhile, Rajnandini contacts Deep with a devious plan. She instructs him to ensure that Maan becomes mentally unstable, suggesting that everyone will believe it’s a result of Doree leaving him. Deep, confident in his ability to execute the plan, assures Rajnandini that he knows exactly what to do.
As Doree walks down the street, she notices Deep purchasing suspicious medication intended to induce mental illness. Overhearing his conversation about Maan, she feels a wave of dread wash over her, realizing that Maan could be in grave danger. Determined to protect him, she resolves to intervene.
In a dramatic twist, Rukmani unleashes her snakes to attack Doree. As the serpents slither menacingly toward her, a crowd gathers, ready to fend them off. However, Doree intervenes, imploring the crowd to stop. She explains that the snakes are sacred ornaments of Lord Shiv, and she begins to pray fervently. At that moment, a child dressed as Lord Shiv passes by, and miraculously, the snakes retreat. Relieved but shaken, Doree continues on her way, unaware that Rukmani is vowing revenge against her.
Meanwhile, Deep prepares a tampered batch of kheer (a traditional sweet dish) for Maan, intending to further his malicious scheme. The Pandit arrives and instructs Maan to take the kheer alone, as it is meant for his mother. Maan, unaware of the danger, agrees to the Pandit’s request.
As the ritual progresses, the Pandit attempts to light a diya (lamp) but struggles to do so. He turns to Dadi, asking if anyone innocent has suffered injustice in the house recently. Ambica, present during the conversation, insists that nothing of the sort has occurred. She steps in to add ghee to the diya, hoping to ignite it successfully. Despite her efforts, the diya remains unlit. Finally, Maan takes a turn, and to everyone’s surprise, the diya lights up just as Doree steps into the Thakur mansion, symbolizing her return and the potential shift in the energy within the house.
As the episode draws to a close, Maan prepares to eat the tampered kheer, oblivious to the impending danger that looms over him. The screen fades to black, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the intertwining fates of these characters will unfold in the next episode.