Holi Party Secrets and Schemes
Lakshmi decides to attend the Holi party, despite Mangal’s initial concern. During a phone call, Mangal mistakenly believes Lakshmi is someone else, leading to a brief moment of confusion. Lakshmi, now determined to reveal her true self, arrives at the party in her own attire, delighting Mangal. They dance together, but Lakshmi’s focus shifts to Karthik. She tries to engage him, prompting Jia to quickly pull him away, leaving Mangal puzzled.
Mangal confronts Lakshmi, sensing she’s hiding something. Lakshmi denies it, but when Mangal asks her to swear, she avoids the question by feigning a coughing fit. While Mangal fetches water, Jia mocks Lakshmi, attempting to expose her. Mangal intervenes, applying color to Lakshmi’s back and sending Jia away. Lakshmi finally confides in Mangal, revealing her past with Karthik and explaining her silence stemmed from not wanting to burden Mangal further.
Later, Karthik sings a song that resonates with Lakshmi, giving her hope that his memory will return. Meanwhile, Sowmya unveils a plan to use a chemical-filled water gun on Lakshmi. However, the plan backfires, and Mangal suffers a foot injury. She conceals her pain, while Adit notices a burnt cloth and becomes suspicious.
As Jia and Sowmya attempt to flee, Gayatri calls for Radha, causing Lakshmi and Mangal to panic. Lakshmi slips away, and Adit helps Mangal inside. Outside, Lakshmi saves Gayatri from an accident and confronts her about Jia’s behavior. Gayatri remains loyal to Jia, prioritizing Karthik’s happiness. Lakshmi decides to fight for Karthik alone, relieved she hadn’t revealed her true identity to Gayatri.
Jia then calls Lakshmi, demanding she prepare her room. When Lakshmi’s auto breaks down, Jia arrives to find the geyser off and the room empty. Jia tries to find Radha, but Lakshmi hides behind a curtain. Just as Jia is about to discover her, Karthik calls for a towel. Lakshmi, disguised as Radha, helps him, infuriating Jia.
The next day, Lakshmi helps Umesh with his dizziness by giving him medicine. Gayatri, noticing Lakshmi’s knowledge of the medicine, becomes suspicious and questions her, ending the episode.