The episode opens with Srishti expressing her desire to take responsibility for Jhanak, although she fears that Jhanak won’t accept her love. Jhanak firmly asserts that she doesn’t want Srishti’s affection. Anjana questions Srishti about whether she can return Urvashi and Brij Bhushan, reinforcing the idea that Srishti has nothing to offer Jhanak. Srishti acknowledges the injustice that has occurred in Jhanak’s life. Tanuja tries to remind Srishti of the implications for Arshi, while Bipasha urges her to drop the subject. Srishti admits to the many ways she has harmed Jhanak’s life, leading Arshi to confront her about her intentions. Srishti questions Arshi’s belief that Aniruddh will stay with her after the baby is born, stating that Arshi is living a lie at the expense of Jhanak. She urges Arshi to give Jhanak back her rightful place.
In another scene, Lalon hands cash to Anuradha for purchasing a flat and informs her that he’ll be taking Apu to the hospital. Jimli overhears this. Kajol arrives, and Apu asks her to accompany her to the hospital. Jimli notices Anuradha putting the cash into the cupboard. Kajol asks Jimli to bring her boyfriend, Anindho, over. However, Jimli insists that Anindho won’t come to their neighborhood. Lalon comments on Anindho’s character, while Anuradha urges Jimli to go live with him.
Jimli retorts that they don’t understand that Anindho can’t come to Basti. Lalon counters that it doesn’t matter where Anindho lives. Jimli reminds them that Anuradha was once against Apu and Lalon’s marriage, emphasizing that Apu isn’t a typical girl and thus married a Basti guy. Kajol intervenes, telling Jimli to stop criticizing Apu, while Jimli retorts that Kajol shouldn’t lecture her as she isn’t a family member.
Meanwhile, Anjana confronts Srishti about her actions. Jhanak insists that she is not selfish, refusing to accept anything from Arshi. She chastises Srishti for trying to ruin Arshi’s life and states that she has no interest in Srishti’s games, adding that she never wants to see her face again. Srishti, hurt and misunderstood, tries to explain that she has genuinely changed and wishes to make amends.
Arshi questions whether Srishti truly wants to see her unhappy, while Bipasha wonders why Srishti is targeting Arshi. Tanuja tells Srishti to leave, and Arshi agrees. Srishti continues to plead with Jhanak, expressing her desire to take care of her. However, Jhanak remains resolute, asserting that she doesn’t want anything from Srishti. When Srishti suggests teaching Jhanak dance, Jhanak declines, revealing she has already learned from Urvashi and has no interest in learning from Srishti.
Anuradha criticizes Jimli for becoming inhumane, blaming Anindho for the change. Lalon asks Kajol not to take it to heart, but she insists she’s fine. Apu mentions that Jimli has been arguing a lot lately, which prompts Jimli to lash out at Apu. Lalon warns Jimli to mind her words. Apu tries to mediate, asking everyone to avoid fighting. Lalon tells Anuradha to keep the money safe, saying a builder will send someone for it. Kajol expresses that she’ll miss them when they move into their new flat, but Apu invites her to visit them. Lalon takes Apu and Kajol to the hospital, while Anuradha goes inside. In a deceptive move, Jimli steals the cash from the cupboard.
Jhanak states that she’ll leave once Arshi gives birth, prompting Srishti to question where she plans to go. Jhanak asserts that she can handle her life and Srishti apologizes, saying that Jhanak is welcome to visit whenever she wants. Jhanak insists on staying away from Srishti for her own well-being.
Vihaan calls Aniruddh to inquire about Jhanak’s situation, receiving confirmation that she has been found. Vihaan expresses his wish to speak with Jhanak, and Aniruddh hands her the phone. Vihaan asks if she is okay, to which Jhanak replies she is fine. Vihaan mentions that Ahaan isn’t well and that he’d like to come to Kolkata with him if Jhanak permits. Jhanak clarifies it’s not her decision to make, offering to care for Ahaan if Vihaan brings him along. Vihaan informs her he has already discussed this with Aniruddh while Arshi prompts Jhanak to focus on her responsibilities. Aniruddh, feeling rejected by Jhanak, silently grapples with his emotions.
**Precap:** Arshi insists that Jhanak will stay with her instead of going to Choton, prompting a protest from Choton. Jhanak asserts that she will make her own decision.