Raunak, filled with courage, finally asks Prarthna if she loves him. Joy radiates from her as she assures him that love is a sacred bond, a connection that spans lifetimes. Her heart brims with dreams of their future together. However, despite her comforting words, Raunak feels an unsettling instinct that something is wrong.
As the couple enjoys their wedding festivities, Shivansh unexpectedly arrives, intent on uncovering buried truths. He is not there to celebrate; he seeks answers from Smita, the woman who left him and his father, leaving scars of betrayal. Shivansh is determined to confront the past, regardless of the disruption it may cause to Smita’s current family.
While the wedding appears joyful, a sinister plot is brewing. Payal and Bhavesh are conspiring to sabotage Raunak’s position at the mandap, planning a shocking identity swap. Payal’s ambition is clear: she wants Bhavesh to marry Prarthna under false pretenses, deceiving everyone involved.
Karan senses Preeta nearby and searches for her. Although she walks past him, he fails to notice her presence. She meets Prarthna and Raunak, offering her blessings. Karan and Preeta experience near encounters, with Karan’s intuition intensifying when her saree pallu brushes against him. Restless, he continues his search.
Smita, eager to execute Payal’s plan, instructs Raunak to wear the sehra, hiding his identity. Unbeknownst to him, Smita intends for Bhavesh to take his place at the mandap. Payal discreetly turns off the power, setting the stage for deception. As the lights flicker back on, Smita receives confirmation that Raunak has been successfully replaced. Overjoyed, she smiles, oblivious to Shivansh’s simmering anger as he watches from a distance, ready to seek justice.
Payal commands Bhavesh’s friends to restrain Raunak, preventing his escape. Meanwhile, Smita gleefully shares her success with Shubhvi, unaware that Shivansh is secretly observing, his fury growing as he hints at the scheme. Elsewhere, Karan continues his search for Preeta, unaware of the chaos unfolding around him.
Tensions escalate when Ketki confronts Payal, questioning her motives and warning her about Praful’s impending wrath. Payal, unafraid, reminds Ketki of Smita’s past insults and declares her desire to marry Raunak. Ketki insists that Raunak is already at the mandap with Prarthna, but Payal reveals the shocking truth—Bhavesh is sitting in Raunak’s place, orchestrated by Smita. With renewed confidence, Ketki decides to support Payal.
Shivansh reaches Smita’s room, enraged by her family pictures. He hides as she enters and fondly speaks to Raunak’s photo. Overcome with fury, he smashes the picture in frustration. Meanwhile, Raunak struggles against his restraints, realizing that Bhavesh is behind his kidnapping. As he thinks of Prarthna, she unknowingly holds Bhavesh’s hand, sensing that something is wrong. She urges Raunak to speak up, but Bhavesh smirks, with Smita cleverly covering for him.
Shivansh acquires smoke coins and pills from Jai, who explains their use and offers assistance if needed. Karan unexpectedly meets Shivansh at the wedding, surprised by his presence. In a heartfelt exchange, Karan recounts his love story with Preeta, while Shivansh expresses his longing for true love, grappling with moral dilemmas. Karan encourages him to uphold righteousness. Determined, Shivansh resolves to rectify past wrongs as Karan resumes his search for Preeta.