The episode begins with a tense conversation between Gayatri and her daughter Prarthna. Gayatri, with deep concern etched on her face, implores Prarthna not to marry Bhavesh, insisting that he is not the right man for her. Prarthna, however, stands her ground, asserting that the marriage has already been arranged and that she cannot go back on her family’s commitment. Gayatri, desperate to protect her daughter, suggests that Prarthna elope with Raunak, a suggestion that Prarthna vehemently rejects. She emphasizes that her family’s reputation is of utmost importance to her and that she will not do anything that could tarnish it.
Meanwhile, in another part of town, Bhavesh’s mother is furious with her son. She confronts him about his reckless behavior, particularly his outings with Rosie, a girl he has been seeing. Bhavesh, caught off guard, asks his mother how she found out. She reveals that Rosie called her, upset because Bhavesh has failed to give her the money he promised. Bhavesh’s mother warns him to keep his distance from Rosie until after the wedding, as she is eager to secure their financial future through this marriage. Reluctantly, Bhavesh agrees, understanding the stakes involved.
The scene shifts to Raunak, who is meeting with Mayank. Mayank comments on how everyone is curious about Raunak’s solo appearance, prompting him to fabricate a story about chasing a guy. Raunak, however, is visibly troubled, expressing his deep concern for Prarthna’s well-being. Mayank, noticing Raunak’s emotional turmoil, teasingly suggests that he has fallen head over heels for Prarthna. Raunak dismisses the notion, insisting that his feelings are not romantic. Just then, Smita approaches them, and Mayank inquires if Raunak plans to marry Prarthna. Smita clarifies that Raunak is actually set to marry Payal, and that Prarthna only comes to their home for assistance, nothing more.
After Smita leaves, Mayank apologizes to Raunak for assuming Prarthna was his fiancée, given his evident worry for her. Raunak, feeling defeated, reveals that Prarthna is on the verge of marrying Bhavesh, the very man he has been chasing. Mayank urges Raunak to intervene and stop the marriage, but Raunak feels powerless, having already promised his mother that he would not see Prarthna again.
The next morning, Raunak is jolted awake from a troubling dream where Bhavesh is stealing Prarthna away from him. He calls out Prarthna’s name, prompting Mayank to inquire about the dream. Raunak shares the details, and Mayank again insists that he must act quickly to prevent the marriage. Raunak, realizing the urgency, asks Mayank to gather evidence against Bhavesh to prove that he is unworthy of Prarthna. Mayank agrees, determined to help his friend.
As the Zaveri family prepares to leave for the temple to seek blessings, the atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Bhavesh arrives at Prarthna’s house, greeting her family warmly. He then takes Prarthna and her family to the temple, where the significance of the day weighs heavily on everyone.
However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they learn from the police that the temple they intended to visit has been closed due to nearby riots. The family quickly decides to head to another temple, hoping to maintain their spiritual intentions despite the chaos.
Upon arriving at the new temple, Bhavesh drops Prarthna and her family off. However, he later pulls Prarthna aside, warning her to behave properly as he is soon to be her husband. Seema, Prarthna’s relative, witnesses the tense exchange and approaches them, curious about the confrontation. Bhavesh concocts a flimsy excuse to explain his anger and leaves, but the tension lingers.
Seema turns to Prarthna, questioning why Bhavesh seemed upset. Just then, a car splashes mud onto her from a roadside puddle, and she sees that it’s Raunak behind the wheel. Raunak quickly apologizes, acknowledging that he didn’t see the puddle. Seema takes this opportunity to comment on Raunak’s presence, sparking a heated discussion with Shubhvi, who insists that Prarthna needs to be kept in check. Seema retorts that Raunak was in Prarthna’s room the previous night, hinting at impropriety. Shubhvi counters, suggesting that Raunak only came because Prarthna invited him.
As the argument escalates, Shubhvi storms off. Seema, undeterred, turns to Prarthna and emphasizes that her marriage to Bhavesh must go ahead, reinforcing the importance of family honor. She instructs Prarthna to leave her to clean up the mess, assuring her that she will join her shortly.
The episode ends on this note of tension and uncertainty, leaving viewers eager to see how the relationships will unfold and whether Prarthna will stay true to her convictions or succumb to the pressures surrounding her. The stakes are high, and the emotional turmoil is palpable as the characters navigate their tangled lives.