The episode opens with Rishi gently urging Jhanak to come to bed, but she insists that he should sleep first. Sensing something is amiss, Rishi asks her what’s bothering her. Jhanak brushes it off, telling him not to worry about her.
However, Rishi, concerned that he took a leave from work and doesn’t want to waste it feeling guilty, presses her for an explanation. Jhanak reminds him that he took leave to take care of their guests, hinting that his focus should be on them instead.
Rishi, trying to understand the situation, asks if her discomfort is related to Aditi. Jhanak quickly dismisses this, stating that she is not narrow-minded enough to feel threatened by Aditi. Rishi, however, insists that he doesn’t see any other reason for her distress.
Jhanak points out that no one can welcome Rishi’s first wife except him, implying that his actions might have unintentionally hurt her feelings.
Rishi, puzzled by her reaction to what he considers a normal situation, asks why she is taking it so lightly. He explains that he did not invite Aditi inside; he simply thought she would join them.
Jhanak retorts that Rishi didn’t seem to notice Aditi standing alone outside while he went inside with her. Rishi tries to clarify that he assumed Aditi would come in on her own, but Jhanak counters that he should have considered how it might make Aditi feel.
Jhanak expresses her discomfort, stating that Rishi is not taking the matter seriously. She acknowledges that while Rishi and Aditi may no longer have a relationship, Aditi still listens to him and interacts with him sweetly, making Jhanak uneasy.
Rishi, feeling helpless, asks how he can be responsible for Aditi’s feelings. Jhanak reveals that she feels hurt, questioning how Rishi would react if she behaved similarly. Rishi reassures her that he only welcomed a guest, trying to downplay the situation.
As the conversation unfolds, Jhanak reveals her feelings of neglect, stating that Rishi seems to have forgotten her. Rishi, trying to soothe her, insists that it’s not the case and pleads with her not to let this affect their last day of puja preparations. He expresses his desire for her to be happy, but Jhanak feels invisible, as though she is not a part of the family and has broken someone else’s home.
Rishi, concerned, asks who made her feel this way. When Jhanak implies that Aditi is the cause of her distress, Rishi tries to defend Aditi, arguing that she has changed and will feel better once she gets married.
Jhanak, however, sees through his words, asserting that Rishi still harbors feelings for Aditi. Rishi quickly reassures her that his love is solely for her, emphasizing that if she trusts him, she wouldn’t feel this way.
Jhanak, still troubled, mentions that Aditi’s behavior towards Rishi is different from how she treats her. Rishi finds this insulting, feeling that Jhanak is accusing him of loving someone else.
In an attempt to comfort him, Jhanak hugs Rishi, expressing concern for Payal, who seems to be struggling. Rishi asks what is wrong with Payal, and Jhanak reveals that Payal’s marriage is on shaky ground, although she doesn’t want anyone to know about it.
The next day, Jhanak welcomes Doctor Parag into their home. Doctor Ayushman informs Jhanak that Anantita has filed a complaint against her but reassures her that he will protect her through this ordeal. Rishi, noticing the interaction, observes from a distance, concerned about the complications arising from the situation.
Later, as the family prepares for the puja, Jhanak asks Payal to perform the aarti, but Payal refuses, clearly upset. Arya interjects, expressing his desire to take Putul with him to his house that day. Tanushri insists that Putul’s bidaai should happen at an auspicious time, and Indumati agrees with her. Dadabhai, however, allows Arya to take Putul, but Jhanak insists they complete the visarjan first.
As everyone gathers to perform the rituals, Jhanak tries to persuade Payal to participate in the aarti, but Payal yells at her in frustration. Dadabhai suggests they continue with the puja, and the family members proceed to participate, each taking turns in the ceremony.
The episode concludes with a sense of unresolved tension within the family, hinting at the challenges they will face moving forward.
Precap: In a dramatic turn of events, Aditi and Koushik witness Rishi and Jhanak celebrating the visarjan. Rishi asks Jhanak about Dadabhai’s whereabouts, and she mentions that he must be in his room due to his grumpy demeanor.
Rishi warns her not to speak about Dadabhai in that manner, leading to a confrontation where Indumati questions Rishi’s behavior, suggesting that his thoughts of Aditi are affecting how he treats Jhanak. The stage is set for further conflict as family dynamics continue to unravel.
