The episode opens with Arshi informing Vihaan that Jhanak is in love with Aniruddh and that Aniruddh has always loved her in return. She questions Vihaan about whether Aniruddh mentioned that his marriage to Jhanak took place in a temple, shocking Vihaan with this revelation. Aniruddh, reflecting on his past with Jhanak, intervenes, insisting that Arshi isn’t sharing the complete story. He explains that he married Jhanak to save her life and clarifies that the marriage was a fake.
Vihaan presses Aniruddh for an explanation as to why he didn’t share this information sooner. Aniruddh replies that he only learned about Vihaan and Jhanak’s marriage upon arriving there and felt it was unnecessary to discuss the past. He informs Vihaan that Arshi is Jhanak’s sister, but Arshi vehemently rejects Jhanak as her sister and speaks ill of both Jhanak and Urvashi. Aniruddh reassures Vihaan that he made no mistake by marrying Jhanak, emphasizing that she wouldn’t harm anyone. He apologizes to Vihaan on behalf of Arshi, expressing his surprise at her reaction to Jhanak.
Meanwhile, Sejal approaches Ketki, voicing her concern about Priyanshi’s disappearance. She asks Jhanak where Priyanshi is, leading Ketki to express her frustration that Priyanshi is missing right before her marriage. Prachi admits that she feels betrayed by Jhanak, while Mehek taunts her skepticism. Ketki confronts Jhanak, labeling her a traitor and demanding to know Priyanshi’s whereabouts, particularly since it’s supposed to be her haldi ceremony.
Jhanak insists that Priyanshi will return and reassures Ketki that she isn’t doing anything wrong by being away. When Ketki presses Jhanak about her marriage to Vihaan, Jhanak suggests that Ketki should ask Vihaan instead.
Arshi challenges Vihaan to show his marriage certificate, implying that if he loves Jhanak, he should marry her. She demands confirmation of whether Vihaan is indeed married to Jhanak.
Prachi brings up Arshi’s claim that Jhanak never went to America, arguing that they can’t allow anyone to breach their family rules. Mehek interjects, asking Prachi not to spread dissent. Sejal urges Jhanak to be honest, and Jhanak finally reveals that Priyanshi is with Pulkit, assuring everyone that she will return. Mehek adds that Priyanshi is away for a competition, but Ketki remains unconvinced, stating that Jhanak isn’t her daughter-in-law until Vihaan confirms their marriage. She questions the integrity of Pulkit as well.
Prachi asserts that she never instructed Jhanak to send Priyanshi off with Pulkit, leading Mehek to remark on how much Prachi has changed. Ketki demands to know why Jhanak has supposedly betrayed her trust. Jhanak defends herself, stating that she did not betray anyone. However, Ketki threatens to expel Jhanak from the house if Vihaan doesn’t officially marry her, insisting that Jhanak did not come into the household with bad intentions.
**Precap:** Ketki presses Vihaan to declare whether Jhanak is his wife, prompting Jhanak to reveal that her marriage to Vihaan never actually took place.