The episode opens with Juhi, filled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, addressing her friends Teju and Aditi. She informs them that she plans to visit the Mahadev Temple to seek blessings before her wedding. Teju, ever supportive, encourages Juhi to wear a beautiful pair of earrings, promising to help her get ready when she returns. Juhi, however, insists that she will don the earrings only after her visit to the temple, and with that, she departs, leaving her friends behind.
Meanwhile, the Pradhan family is bustling with preparations for Juhi’s wedding. Aditi, noticing Juhi’s absence, approaches Deepali and inquires if she has seen her. Deepali, sensing something amiss, pulls Aditi aside to clarify her concerns. Aditi explains that Juhi had gone to the temple and assured her that she would return shortly. Lakshmi, curious about the specifics, asks which temple Juhi has gone to, to which Aditi replies that Juhi mentioned going to the Mahadev Temple. Alarmed by Juhi’s prolonged absence, Satish decides to take matters into his own hands and leaves to search for her.
After some time, Satish arrives at the wedding venue, looking anxious. He reports back to the family that he searched the temple but found no sign of Juhi. Deepali’s worry intensifies as she contemplates where Juhi could have gone. In the midst of this, Teju discovers a letter written by Juhi and reads it aloud to the Chavan family. The letter reveals Juhi’s heartfelt turmoil; she expresses her desire to escape the marriage, knowing full well that her family would not accept her decision. Juhi poignantly states that if they attempt to force her into the marriage, she would rather give up her life than comply. Deepali’s heart breaks at the weight of Juhi’s words, and the atmosphere grows tense with concern.
As the scene unfolds, Prachi arrives at the venue with the Dholwale, greeting Neil with enthusiasm, momentarily lifting the heavy mood.
Back at the Pradhan family, Satish reassures Omi and Sonali not to panic, declaring that he will find Juhi, believing she couldn’t have gone too far. Just then, a friend of Satish approaches the Chavan family with news that Dr. Mukul has seen Juhi at Shivaji Chowk. Determined, Satish sets off with his friend to bring Juhi back, instructing Omi to manage the situation in his absence. In a moment of care, Teju rushes after Satish to return his forgotten purse.
As Teju and Aditi work together, they notice that the wedding standee has fallen. They hurriedly set it back up, but during the process, Teju’s dupatta gets caught, and she has to carefully untangle it, a small yet symbolic representation of the chaos surrounding the wedding preparations.
Meanwhile, Leena is visibly emotional as she watches Neil, her son, preparing for his wedding. Amol notices her distress and comforts her, assuring her that they will bring the bride and groom home soon. Amruta chimes in, reminding Leena of the sacrifices she made during her pregnancy with Neil, suggesting that her emotions are justified. In a touching moment, Leena performs the Aarthi for Neil, but soon feels faint. Amol catches her just in time, and Amruta encourages Leena to accompany them to the wedding, proposing that they could change the traditions if need be. However, Leena, ever superstitious, refuses, insisting that she doesn’t want anything inauspicious to mar Neil’s wedding day. As Neil departs with his family, Vinod tries to console Leena, acknowledging her pain over Amruta’s remarks about her motherhood.
Back with the Pradhan family, Deepali expresses her fears about Juhi’s decision to run away from the marriage to Teju. One of the lady guests overhears their conversation and quickly excuses herself, sensing the tension. Teju urges Deepali to maintain a façade of normalcy, emphasizing the importance of keeping everything under control until Juhi returns.
Teju and Deepali approach Omi and the others, inquiring if there have been any updates regarding Juhi. Sonali shakes her head, confirming that no news has come in. Lakshmi, frustrated, reiterates her earlier warnings about keeping a close watch on Juhi. Deepali, feeling the weight of the situation, takes the blame upon herself, suggesting that everyone should direct their frustrations at her.
As Neil’s family arrives at the wedding venue, they are met with an unsettling sight; there is no one from the Chavan family to greet them. Omi, sensing the awkwardness, tries to calm Deepali, reminding her that they must act as if everything is fine and properly welcome Neil’s family. He then takes the initiative to greet them, trying to maintain the semblance of a joyful occasion.
In the precap, Sonali proposes a controversial idea: to have Teju sit in as the bride until Juhi returns, ensuring that no one suspects anything is amiss. Teju vehemently disagrees, questioning what they would do if Juhi never shows up. Omi insists that Teju must do this for the sake of the family, adding pressure to an already tense situation.