The Episode starts with Parashar ordering his men to break Anirudh’s legs. Just as they’re about to attack, Nutan steps in and stops them. Anirudh is shocked to see Jhanak there. Parashar lashes out at Nutan, accusing her of siding with Anirudh because she’s from the city. Kanka fuels the rage, encouraging the villagers to beat Anirudh. Nutan pleads with Parashar to let him go. In the heat of the moment, Anirudh calls Nutan “Jhanak,” leaving everyone stunned.
Parashar questions Nutan if she knows Anirudh. She admits it. Parashar then demands Anirudh leave the village, but says only his colleagues can go for now. Dheeraj refuses, but Anirudh sends them away.
Anirudh tells Nutan he needs to talk to her. Parashar allows it and tells Nutan to make Anirudh forget about the factory plan. Everyone leaves, leaving the two behind.
Elsewhere, Mimi meets Anirban at a café. She questions the sudden call. Anirban says he missed his friend and still loves her. He insists he’s single because he never got over her. Mimi reminds him how he once called her average. Anirban says his family is now ready to accept her. Mimi feels their change of heart is due to her success and says her own parents haven’t changed. Anirban asks if she’ll marry him. Mimi says she’s too busy to think about it but admits she still has feelings. She invites him home but leaves suddenly after receiving a call.
At home, Jhimli apologizes to Appu. Kajol brushes off the past. Appu says Jhimli was misled but they’ve moved on. Jhimli feels grateful and ashamed. Appu hugs her and says they should both forget everything. Anuradha and Lalon send them on an errand. Jhimli asks where they’re going. Anuradha shares they got back the lost ₹50 lakhs and plan to buy cars.
Nutan later tells Anirudh that she’s not Jhanak. Anirudh says he’s been looking for her for five years. Nutan says he should’ve left with his friends. He says he couldn’t walk away after seeing her. She tells him to stay at the government guest house if he wants. They walk away to talk.
Ishani joins her family at breakfast. They chat about village weddings and the fair. Adrika dreams of becoming an air hostess. Ishani’s father reflects on settling in the city. Her mother brings up marriage, but Ishani says she wants to be an IAS officer and find her friend Jhanak.
Back in Simbulponi, Kanka suspects something. She confronts Parashar about Nutan’s identity after hearing Anirudh call her Jhanak. Parashar avoids the truth, saying he doesn’t know what’s real anymore. Kanka accuses him of lying. He admits only Nutan has the answers. Kanka asks why Nutan would reveal anything to him. Parashar urges them not to fight and wonders if Anirudh is Moon’s father.
Precap: Parashar questions Nutan about Anirudh. She says he’s her relative. Parashar tells her to inform Anirudh that the factory won’t be built there.
Update Credit to: Amena