The episode begins with Ishana entering Kusum’s room, searching for her AirPods. When Kusum claims she hasn’t seen them, Ishana playfully removes the blanket covering her head. Kusum protests, saying she looks foolish, but Ishana laughs and boosts her confidence, describing her as a “modern grandma” and even likening her to the Queen of England. Just then, Kusum spots Mangal near the door and questions whether she sent Ishana to uplift her spirits. Ishana reassures her that she’s there of her own accord. Mangal compliments Kusum’s new short hairstyle and encourages her to participate in the pooja.
Meanwhile, Mangal realizes the thandai intended for the pooja is missing and asks Sudesh to investigate. As guests arrive inquiring about Kusum, Mangal attempts to manage the situation, and Kusum steps out to greet them. Sowmya knocks on a door, calling for someone inside. The guests, along with Shanti, smile at Kusum, but she scolds Shanti instead. Mangal announces it’s time to begin the pooja, prompting Kusum to tell Adit they need to start. Adit mentions Sowmya hasn’t arrived yet and wonders about her delay.
In a different location, Sowmya tries to sober herself by pouring water over her head. Meanwhile, Adit asks Mangal if she’s seen Sowmya, but Shanti dismisses his concern, stating that Sowmya isn’t a child. Insistent, Adit prepares to search for her, but Kusum interjects, noting that the pandit has arrived and they should proceed with the pooja.
Mangal and her family start the pooja for Lord Shiva, but just as Ishana receives an urgent call about her project meeting, she rushes out to inform Mangal. In the meantime, Niketan, disguised as a devotee, sneaks in with prasad as part of his plan. During the abhishek, Adit inadvertently joins Mangal, bringing a smile to Kusum and Shanti as they witness the moment. The pandit declares the pooja complete and blesses Adit and Mangal.
Just at that moment, Sowmya bursts in, shouting Mangal’s name. Whispers ripple through the guests as they speculate about her behavior and her identity. Sowmya angrily confronts Mangal, questioning her right to perform the pooja and accusing her of locking her in a room. Mangal defends herself, explaining that Kusum requested the pooja and firmly denying the allegations. Sowmya, however, insists on her version of events, claiming Mangal knows the truth. Tension rises as Shanti becomes increasingly anxious.
Meanwhile, Raghuveer attempts to speak the truth to Karthik, but Karthik is oblivious with his earbuds in. When he finally takes them out, Lakshmi interrupts and prevents Raghuveer from revealing anything. Later, she chastises Raghuveer for endangering Karthik’s health by trying to divulge the truth, but Raghuveer insists that he acted with hope and a desire to help. Lakshmi agrees to find ways to assist Karthik.
Lakshmi consults with the doctor regarding Karthik’s condition, who provides helpful advice. In another part of the house, Jia excitedly informs Karthik that his new song has become a hit and plays it for him. However, Karthik feels a disconnection to the music, questioning why it doesn’t feel like his own. As the family encourages him to relax, he refuses to eat and walks away. Lakshmi, noticing this, brings breakfast to Karthik and teasingly uses one of his tricks to get him to eat. Eventually, he relents, and Jia offers to feed him as Lakshmi steps aside.
Jia promises Karthik a behind-the-scenes video of his song recording, which he agrees to watch. Lakshmi smiles at their interaction. Meanwhile, Raghuveer cleverly distracts Jia to lure her outside, allowing Lakshmi to swap the pen drive in Karthik’s room. Raghuveer then leaves in Jia’s car while she follows in an auto-rickshaw.
Returning to Karthik’s room, he asks Lakshmi to join him in watching the video. As they begin, the wedding video plays instead. This triggers flashes of memories from Karthik’s past, slowly bringing his memories back to the surface.
The episode concludes on this poignant moment.