The episode opens with the Chavan family warmly welcoming Neil’s family into the beautifully decorated venue, setting the stage for the much-anticipated wedding ceremony. Omi, eager to ensure everyone is comfortable, invites Neil’s family to enjoy some snacks. He explains that once the rituals begin, there will be little time for anyone to eat. As the waiters start serving an array of delicious appetizers, a quiet buzz of conversation fills the air. Guests exchange whispers, expressing their concern about Juhi, who has yet to make her appearance. Neil’s family, curious about the delay, turns to Deepali for answers. With a knowing smile, Deepali reassures them that girls these days tend to take longer to get ready, a sentiment that resonates with many in the room.
Meanwhile, Prachi, feeling a sense of urgency, offers to check on Juhi to see what might be causing the hold-up. However, Sonali and Deepali quickly intervene, cautioning her that it is considered inauspicious for the groom’s family to see the bride before the rituals commence. Prachi, respecting the tradition, reluctantly agrees to hold off on her inquiry.
In a different part of the venue, Teju is visibly anxious and turns to Aditi with a pressing question about Juhi’s sudden disappearance. Aditi, appearing uncertain, confesses that she has a nagging suspicion. She tentatively suggests that Juhi may have discovered Neil’s true feelings—that he intended to marry Teju instead of her. Teju is taken aback by this revelation, her mind racing as she begins to piece together the events leading up to Juhi’s flight.
As the ceremony progresses, the priest calls for the groom, Neil, to join him for the rituals. Neil’s family, filled with pride, escorts him to the mandap, where Bhushan remarks on Neil’s shy nature, a trait he has exhibited since childhood. Meanwhile, Teju grapples with the troubling thought of how Juhi came to believe that Neil was in love with her. As Neil begins to perform the sacred rituals, Neil’s family inquires about Satish, who is responsible for bringing the kanyadaan items. Omi explains that Satish has gone to fetch them personally. Observing Omi’s nervous demeanor as he sweats under pressure, Bhushan lightens the mood with a playful joke about the heat.
The priest then instructs the Chavan family to bring the bride to the mandap. However, trouble arises when Satish’s vehicle unexpectedly breaks down. Omi, sensing the urgency, frantically calls Satish to inquire about his whereabouts, reminding him that the baraat has already arrived. Satish, in a state of distress, asks Omi to manage the situation for a little longer. In a moment of desperation, he spots a nearby temple and prays fervently for divine assistance.
Back at the venue, Prajakta encourages Teju to finalize her preparations. In a moment of hope, Teju sends a voice message to Juhi, urging her to return. The family hastily rushes to ensure Teju is ready, but murmurs among the guests grow louder, speculating about the bride’s absence from her room and why she hasn’t yet emerged. Neil’s family, growing increasingly anxious, pressures Omi to contact the bride, as the priest has been calling for her repeatedly. Omi, feeling the weight of responsibility, assures them he will bring the bride, stepping aside to gather his thoughts.
Deepali enters Teju’s room and is taken aback to find that she is still not ready. With urgency in her voice, she implores Teju to hurry, stressing that the family’s reputation hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Neil’s family expresses their growing concern to Sonali, questioning why they seem unfazed as the auspicious time slips away. Omi, feeling the tension rise, instructs Lakshmi to check on the bride’s status. Lakshmi hesitates, revealing that preparing the bride for the second time is taking longer than expected, leaving everyone puzzled and on edge.
In a side conversation, Prachi pulls Amruta aside, sharing her fears that the guests are beginning to speculate that the bride has run away. Amruta, confident in Juhi’s commitment to the marriage, dismisses the notion, insisting that Juhi was excited about the union and would never abandon it. Prachi, however, insists that she overheard the guests discussing it. Amruta, determined, decides to wait five more minutes; if Juhi doesn’t arrive by then, she vows to confront the family directly.
As the priest calls for Juhi once again, he warns that only five minutes remain of the auspicious time. Bhushan, his patience wearing thin, sternly tells Omi that if the bride does not arrive soon, they will have no choice but to leave the mandap. Neil’s family, sensing something is amiss, begins to share worried glances, noticing the Chavan family’s growing distress.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, Teju is dressed as a bride. Mukta enters the room, her heart swelling with pride as she gazes at her daughter. Deepali, seeing Teju ready, instructs everyone to bring the bride to the mandap and quickly exits. Mukta gently covers Teju’s face with a ghoonghat, sending her off to the mandap. A wave of relief washes over everyone as the bride makes her entrance, and the atmosphere fills with joy and celebration.
**Precap:** As the ceremony unfolds at the mandap, Neil finds himself in a moment of inner turmoil, reflecting that he cannot go through with marrying Juhi. In a shocking twist, Teju lifts her ghoonghat, revealing herself as the bride. Bhushan, furious at the unfolding deception, accuses them of tricking his family and instructs Alok to start the car. Just as tensions reach a boiling point, Neil intervenes, declaring that he has something crucial to confess.