The episode begins with Adit questioning Sowmya about her confinement in the room. Sowmya confirms she was locked in and accuses Mangal of doing it. Shanti defends Mangal, sparking an argument between her and Sowmya, who angrily pushes her aside. Mangal intervenes, reminding Sowmya not to disrespect her mother. The guests, witnessing the chaos, express their disbelief at Sowmya’s behavior and question the reason for their invitation amidst the family turmoil. Kusum attempts to defuse the situation, but the guests and pandit ultimately leave in disappointment.
Shanti implies that Sowmya’s irrational behavior may be due to her having thandai, while Kusum scolds Sowmya for her public outburst. In a confrontation with Mangal, Sowmya challenges her right to perform the pooja with Adit, accusing Mangal of still acting like Adit’s wife despite him choosing Sowmya over her.
Meanwhile, Niketan updates his mother on the growing rift between Adit and Sowmya. Just then, a vase shatters, prompting Adit to roll himself toward the noise. As someone closes the door, Adit’s wheelchair tips over, but Mangal rushes to help him. Sowmya pushes Mangal aside, insisting it’s her responsibility to care for Adit. In a surprising moment, Mangal’s voice unexpectedly returns, bringing joy to the family.
Adit shares with everyone that he sensed a presence in the room, but Sudhesh finds no one there, attributing the noise to the wind. Nevertheless, Adit remains skeptical. Frustrated, Sowmya storms out, while Shanti laments that her behavior has damaged their reputation in front of society. Later, Adit chastises Sowmya for her actions, but she lies, claiming she fasted for him and accuses him of wrongly scolding her without knowing who locked her in the room.
Confused, Mangal tells Kusum she has no idea who locked Sowmya away. Kusum confronts Shanti, who appears tense. When Mangal leaves to fetch water, Kusum presses Shanti for the truth. Shanti admits to her involvement in the incident but defends her actions, and Kusum, albeit reluctantly, tells her to let it go.
Adit reassures Sowmya that he will reveal the truth about their relationship at the right moment. Meanwhile, Mangal expresses concern about the upcoming competition but is haunted by Sowmya’s harsh remarks. Kusum seeks Ishana’s assistance, but her request is met with refusal. Mangal encourages Kusum to take a break and rest.
The next morning, Kusum finds scattered papers in the hall and asks Mangal if she got any sleep. Mangal says she didn’t, and just then, Sowmya arrives to taunt her, smugly predicting Mangal’s elimination in the jungle round.
At the competition venue, Mangal and Kusum are present when the anchor calls Mangal to the stage. The judges question her about the name of their product, leaving Mangal speechless. Meanwhile, Niketan contacts the organizers to heighten the drama surrounding Mangal’s situation.
**Parallel Track:** Just as Karthik is about to see his reflection, the power goes out. Gayatri arrives, and Karthik mentions he’s heading out for a ride. Once Karthik leaves, Gayatri and Jia chastise Lakshmi for trying to help Karthik regain his memory at the doctor’s suggestion. Gayatri warns Lakshmi not to overstep, accusing her of wanting Karthik to forget his mother.
In a fit of rage, Gayatri throws Lakshmi out of the house. In the struggle, Lakshmi hits her head on a flowerpot and falls unconscious. Jia approaches the unconscious Lakshmi, cruelly declaring that nature will not assist her since soon, she will become the new bahu of the house, and Lakshmi will be gone for good.
Jia quickly hides Lakshmi under a pile of dry leaves as Karthik returns. When he questions her actions, Jia distracts him by calling a worker to burn the leaves. The worker searches for a matchbox, while Karthik feels a sense of unease, sensing something is off.
The worker, unable to find matches, asks Raghuveer for a lighter. Raghuveer provides one but then receives a call. He confronts Gayatri, revealing that Sanjana has spilled the truth to him. They argue, with Raghuveer threatening to expose Gayatri if anything happens to Lakshmi. Gayatri protests, but Raghuveer stands firm, delivering her an ultimatum.
Meanwhile, oblivious to Lakshmi’s presence beneath the leaves, the worker prepares to set the pile on fire.
**Episode ends.**