The episode begins with a tense atmosphere as Nathu Lal enters Eshwar’s room, curiosity evident on his face. He asks Eshwar about the reason for his summons. Eshwar, with a sly grin, pulls out a photograph of a young woman and claims that this girl is not UV’s intended bride, but rather a pawn in his scheme to deceive UV’s cousins. His goal is to mislead them so they cannot thwart the wedding plans. Eshwar instructs Nathu Lal to use this photograph to create confusion among UV’s relatives. He hands Nathu Lal a phone, revealing that the number associated with the fake bride is written on the back of the photo. This way, when UV and his cousins try to call, Nathu Lal can mislead them further. Nathu Lal, eager to please Eshwar, agrees to the plan and steps out to put it into action.
As Nathu Lal exits, he is quickly surrounded by UV’s cousins, who press him for the identity of UV’s supposed bride. Initially, Nathu Lal feigns ignorance, but eventually, he hands over the photo and slips away, leaving them in suspense.
Meanwhile, Shlok and Charu are growing increasingly suspicious of the secrets being kept from them. They confront UV and his cousins, demanding to know what they are hiding. Pari, standing firm, declares that they will not share any information since Shlok and Charu are aligned with Eshwar. Frustrated, Shlok confides in Charu his concerns about UV and his cousins’ intentions to uncover the identity of the bride. They both express their longing for their family back home in India, reminiscing about their lives before moving to Singapore, and decide to seek out the elders for guidance.
In a parallel scene, UV is grappling with his own doubts about Eshwar’s intentions. He suspects that Eshwar is manipulating the situation using Nathu Lal, knowing that Eshwar is not one to easily divulge the identity of the bride. However, UV’s cousins urge him not to overthink the matter. They collectively decide to call the number listed on the back of the photo, intending to cancel UV’s marriage. Pratty’s phone is chosen for the call, and as Eshwar and Nathu Lal wait anxiously for their phone to ring, Nathu Lal’s face lights up when he receives a call from UV and his cousins.
Eshwar answers the call, disguising his voice as a woman. However, UV becomes wary of the unfamiliar voice and tries to warn his cousins, but they dismiss his concerns. In a coordinated effort, they alter their voices and insist on canceling the wedding, claiming that Eshwar and his family are not trustworthy. This infuriates Eshwar, who can no longer contain his anger. He reveals his true identity, vowing to take action against them. The cousins are left shocked and frightened by Eshwar’s fury. UV, feeling betrayed by his cousins, chastises them and vows to uncover the truth about the bride’s identity, while his cousins flee, fearing Eshwar’s wrath.
As the tension builds, Eshwar storms out of his room, brandishing a stick, only to be confronted by Kailash. Kailash questions Eshwar about UV and his apparent disinterest in the family business. Eshwar hastily concocts excuses, asserting that his arrangement of UV’s wedding is a strategic move to redirect UV’s focus. He expresses confidence that after marriage, UV will change for the better. Kailash then inquires about the bride’s kundali, to which Eshwar confidently replies that Nathu Lal will bring it the following day. Eshwar resolves to advise Nathu Lal to exercise caution when meeting the bride’s family, while secretly hoping that Katha will be the one to influence UV positively.
Meanwhile, at Katha’s house, Mohan is busy preparing for the upcoming wedding. He decides to place UV’s photo inside one of Katha’s books, hoping it will help her learn about her groom’s identity. He enters her room, urging her to rest since her wedding is scheduled for the next day. However, concern washes over him when Katha mentions that she has exams to prepare for the very next day. After Mohan leaves, Katha turns to her mother’s photo, expressing her internal conflict. She resolves not to burden Mohan and Vandana with her feelings of unpreparedness for marriage, acknowledging their sacrifices for her. Instead, she vows to excel in her exams to make them proud.
As she reflects, Katha notices something fall from the plant pot outside her window. Rushing to investigate, she is shocked to discover that it is related to her exam notes, leaving her anxious about the upcoming challenges.
**Precap:**
In a twist of fate, Katha and UV unexpectedly cross paths. During their encounter, UV accidentally spills haldi on Katha, prompting her to scold him in frustration. UV, unfazed, mocks her after learning about her impending marriage. Later, Tammy, a character with ulterior motives, ensnares Katha in a predicament that leads the principal to prevent her from taking her exams. Convinced that UV is behind this latest setback, Katha vows to never forgive him, setting the stage for further conflict in the episodes to come.