The episode opens with Vinod on the phone with Satish, discussing wedding arrangements. Vinod informs him that they will visit on Sunday to finalize the match, and Satish expresses eagerness to introduce them to Juhi, praising her. Vinod assures him that they will also have kind words for her after their meeting. Unbeknownst to them, Neil overhears their conversation.
After the call ends, Vinod tells Neil about the wedding meeting scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. Neil asks hesitantly if it’s necessary for him to attend. Vinod reminds him that he promised to marry whoever the family chooses, highlighting the trust they have in his word. This puts Neil in a difficult position — he worries that following his parents’ wishes will mean ignoring his own feelings. He struggles with thoughts about Teju and how she fits into his heart. Neil ultimately agrees to attend the meeting but firmly requests that no one pressure him into making a decision. As he leaves, Leena feels anxious, fearing that Neil might uncover the truth about his adoption and that he is not their biological son.
Meanwhile, Teju finishes washing clothes and sits down to have breakfast when Lakshmi interrupts her, insisting she should grind the spices first.
While grinding the spices, Teju develops blisters on her hands and recalls memories of her father, Mohit. To soothe herself, she begins to sing a song. Aditi and the others overhear her voice. Enraged, Lakshmi hurls a plate to the ground and shouts at Teju to stop singing. Aditi questions Lakshmi’s anger, wondering why singing would upset her. Lakshmi bitterly reveals that Mohit always wanted a singer for a wife, implying he never truly loved her. She makes it clear that as long as she is in the house, Teju will never be allowed to sing.
Lakshmi orders Aditi and the others to return to their chores. Aditi, distressed, points out that Teju already does all the housework and that her blisters are painful. In response, Lakshmi slaps Aditi for standing up for Teju and warns her not to do it again. Aditi pleads with Lakshmi to stop hitting Teju. Undeterred, Lakshmi commands Aditi and the others to leave the room.
Juhi timidly approaches Lakshmi, pointing out that Teju’s hands are injured and offering to grind the spices herself. However, Lakshmi harshly warns Juhi and anyone else not to help Teju, making it clear she will not tolerate any disobedience.
The episode concludes on this tense note.
**Precap:** In a heated confrontation, Lakshmi accuses Mukta of trapping a married man, questioning her shame. Teju fiercely defends her mother, asserting that she can bear anything but will not tolerate anyone humiliating her mother. Meanwhile, Neil’s family arrives at Chavan Niwas for the wedding, and Neil is taken aback when he spots Teju there.