The episode opens with Katha diligently preparing a homemade medicine in the kitchen, showcasing her nurturing side and dedication to taking care of her loved ones. Naina, curious about Katha’s activities, questions her about the concoction. Meanwhile, Mohan, with his usual playful demeanor, teases Katha about her efforts. Their lighthearted banter adds a warm atmosphere to the scene.
As the conversation unfolds, Mohan decides to leave the house to attend to some work, but both Katha and Vandana insist he stay home, highlighting their concern for his well-being. In a rush to ensure he doesn’t catch allergies from the dust outside, Naina quickly fetches a towel for him. Katha encourages Naina to give the towel to Mohan, who initially hesitates but ultimately accepts it, much to the delight of both Katha and Vandana. This small gesture brings a sense of happiness and emotional relief to the household, reinforcing their familial bonds.
However, the mood shifts dramatically when a neighbor, Mangala, arrives at Katha’s house and begins to insult Naina. Katha, protective of her friend, stands up for Naina and confronts Mangala, delivering her own sharp retorts. Offended by Katha’s defense, Mangala warns Vandana and leaves, leaving a tense atmosphere in her wake.
Once Mangala departs, Vandana unleashes her frustration on Naina for returning home, feeling that her daughter is not being open about her struggles. Katha steps in, attempting to calm Vandana down, but the emotional strain is palpable. Vandana breaks down, expressing her worry that Naina isn’t sharing what’s troubling her, and retreats inside, leaving Katha to comfort Naina.
Feeling overwhelmed, Naina also breaks down in front of Katha, who tries her best to soothe her. In a moment of hope, Katha spots a shooting star streaking across the sky and encourages Naina to make a wish, believing it could bring her happiness. However, Naina, still consumed by her emotions, chooses to go inside instead of participating in the moment.
The scene transitions to Katha and UV, who are both outside gazing at the shooting stars. Katha silently wishes for Naina’s happiness to return. Meanwhile, UV is surrounded by his cousins, who eagerly ask him what he wished for. With a mischievous grin, UV reveals that he wishes for Katha to fall into his trap soon, feeling confident that the shooting stars have assured him of his success. The cousins celebrate this notion, and UV feels a renewed sense of hope after hearing from Pari that Katha is starting to believe in his act. He announces that the next day will be the third and final part of his plan, anticipating that Katha will fall for it.
In a parallel storyline, Eshwar is seen demanding his worker to contact Rukhmani immediately, refusing to eat and maintaining a stubborn demeanor. Ambika, concerned, inquires about his refusal to eat, but Eshwar remains tight-lipped. When Rukhmani arrives, she questions him about his behavior, and Eshwar complains about his diet, also expressing his frustration over Rukhmani spoiling their grandchildren. This conversation hints at underlying tensions within the family dynamics, which UV and his cousins overhear from the stairs.
Rukhmani, wanting to appease Eshwar, permits him to eat whatever he desires. Just then, Jhumki enters the scene with a bottle of pickle, facing questions from her co-worker. UV and his cousins quickly rush back to their room to avoid being caught. Jhumki, trying to maintain her cover, lies about the contents of the bottle, creating further intrigue.
Eshwar then informs Rukhmani about a problem at the factory that requires his immediate attention. Rukhmani suggests sending Vinith or Harshvardan to help, but Eshwar explains they are already occupied with other factories. He expresses a desire for Udhayveer to assist him, but UV is unwilling to agree. Ambika, observing the situation, smirks, believing that Bansal’s plan will soon lead to the factory becoming hers and Vinith’s.
In UV’s room, Jhumki makes a bold demand for money from UV, claiming she brought him a jar full of caterpillars. Pratty, another cousin, threatens her, but Jhumki stands her ground, defending her actions. The next morning, as UV and his cousins attempt to sneak out of the house, they are caught by Eshwar, who questions them about their plans. UV cleverly sends his cousins away and answers Eshwar’s inquiries with an air of defiance. However, when Harshvardan presses him for details, UV admits that the jar contains caterpillars, but Eshwar refuses to believe him, leading to UV’s frustration.
Meanwhile, Sandy and Bunny arrive at Katha’s house and mischievously place the caterpillars in one of her beloved plants. Katha steps outside, unaware of their antics, but fails to catch them in the act. When she later discovers that one of her plants has been affected by the caterpillars, she feels a wave of sadness wash over her. This distress prompts Mohan, Vandana, and Naina to worry about Katha’s emotional state.
**Precap:** The episode concludes with UV coming to Katha’s aid, saving her plant from further damage. Katha, feeling grateful, decides to apologize and thank him. However, she soon uncovers that UV’s actions were all part of his plan to manipulate her. Enraged, she slaps UV and issues a command to his mother, escalating the tension between them. UV, furious at her reaction, shouts back, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation in the upcoming episodes.