The episode begins with Gauri diligently continuing her quest for a job, determined to prove her qualifications and secure a position that would allow her to thrive. Despite her relentless efforts and unwavering resolve, she faces disappointment as she fails to land the job she so desperately wanted. Feeling disheartened, Gauri resigns herself to returning to her ordinary life, grappling with the challenges of her situation.
Just as she begins to settle back into her routine, an unexpected twist occurs when a duplicate of Vihaan arrives to meet her. This startling encounter is soon followed by the real Vihaan, who comes to persuade Gauri to leave with him. However, Gauri, feeling overwhelmed and unwilling to engage in any conversation, firmly tells him to go away. She expresses her desire for him to take a break and return after getting some vada pav, a local snack, while she tries to gather her thoughts.
Meanwhile, Vihaan, searching for Gauri, finds himself in a peculiar situation when he comes across her duplicate. As he approaches her house, he is confronted by this doppelgänger, who introduces himself as Davansh, the son of Kamini. Vihaan is taken aback, realizing that he is face-to-face with the darker side of himself. Without warning, Davansh attacks Vihaan, revealing his malicious intent.
As the tension escalates, Pratham Vanshi learns of the imminent danger surrounding Vihaan. Davansh, with a sinister grin, threatens Vihaan, declaring his intention to eliminate him and assume his identity. In a moment of desperation, Vihaan expresses his desire to help Davansh change, believing that coexistence is possible. However, Davansh scoffs at this notion, asserting that he is fully prepared to kill Vihaan to secure his place in the world.
As their confrontation intensifies, Gauri is on her way back home, unaware of the chaos unfolding. Davansh seizes the opportunity to taunt Vihaan, claiming that he has lost all his power and that Rishwa will soon finish him off. With a malicious chant, Davansh casts a spell on Vihaan, reveling in his apparent victory. Just then, Gauri arrives home, only to find Davansh impersonating Vihaan.
Davansh begins to act in front of Gauri, mimicking Vihaan’s mannerisms in an attempt to convince her that he is the real deal. He cleverly produces a pair of bangles that Vihaan had brought for Gauri, hoping to establish trust. Gauri, intrigued, is compelled to touch the bangles, which transports her into a vision of the past. In this memory, she recalls Veena revealing critical information about Rishwa and her own parents, which adds layers to her understanding of the situation.
Vihaan, still struggling against Davansh, reassures Gauri that she is not at fault for the past events. He explains that his mother’s actions were driven by a desperate need to protect him, emphasizing that the sacrifices mothers make are often beyond comprehension. Vihaan requests Gauri to accompany him just once, promising that she will be able to make her own decisions afterward. However, Gauri, feeling betrayed by Veena’s lies, firmly states that she plans to leave the house and will not be returning.
In a separate scene, Davansh approaches a mystical tree and pleads with it, revealing his identity as Kamini’s son. He implores the tree for the same energy it possesses, claiming that the entire Dayan committee requires its power. As he collects some soil from the tree, Pratham Vanshi witnesses this interaction, realizing that Davansh is attempting to harness dark magic. This alarming revelation indicates that a grave danger looms over the world, as Davansh’s ambitions threaten to unleash chaos.
**Precap:** Gauri is haunted by a vivid dream in which she sees Davansh committing a heinous act against Vihaan. Driven by a strong instinct to protect him, she awakens with a sense of urgency, determined to save him from the impending threat.