The episode opens with Adit standing in a tense atmosphere, revealing that Sudesh’s last message was sent from Mangal’s phone number. Mangal’s eyes widen in surprise as she processes this information. Adit, visibly agitated, reads the message aloud, and his shock is palpable. He confronts Mangal, demanding to know why she called Sudesh and Akshat to that particular location. Mangal vehemently denies sending any message, insisting that her phone was left at home.
Adit, however, is not convinced. He argues that his father had called her multiple times, implying that she must have been involved. The tension escalates as Sowmya suggests that Adit check Mangal’s phone to clarify the situation. Adit decides to call Mangal’s number, and to his surprise, he finds her phone tucked away in her purse.
Sista, watching the unfolding drama, recalls how she had discreetly placed the phone in Mangal’s handbag earlier, thinking to herself that the real fun was just beginning. Adit, in a fit of anger, starts throwing things around the room, determined to prove that Mangal was indeed hiding the phone. Mangal, feeling cornered, pleads with Adit to trust her, but he remains unmoved, his anger clouding his judgment.
Desperate to explain herself, Mangal recounts how Sudesh and Akshat had approached her, asking her to expose the truth. She had gone to the hospital in an attempt to prove her innocence, but Adit scolds her for reaching out to Sudesh and Akshat instead of informing the rest of the family. His voice rises as he criticizes her for putting their lives in danger, questioning whether her promise to Kusum was ever genuine. He warns her that if anything happens to Sudesh, he will never forgive her.
Mangal, on the verge of tears, turns to Kusum, begging her to trust her. She swears that she never called Akshat or Sudesh and insists that she would never intentionally risk their lives. However, Kusum pulls her hand away, her expression filled with disappointment and distrust. Meanwhile, Sowmya watches the scene unfold, a smirk on her face as she thinks to herself that she wants everyone to hate Mangal.
Just then, the startup team arrives at their home, bringing a wave of unexpected excitement. They congratulate Mangal and her family, announcing that her innocence has been proven. The anchor, with a flourish, declares Mangal as their “Startup Sultan” and presents her with a trophy, proclaiming that she has become a star in her own right. Mangal accepts the trophy hesitantly, her joy overshadowed by the turmoil around her. Sowmya, however, is secretly delighted, knowing that Mangal will ultimately be blamed for the chaos.
After the startup team departs, Sowmya seizes the opportunity to taunt Mangal, her words dripping with sarcasm. Kusum, still fuming, mocks Mangal, accusing her of being blinded by fame. She scolds Mangal for breaking her promise and questions what lies she may have told Sudesh. Angrily, she declares, “You achieved your goal; now go out and celebrate your victory,” before walking away with the others, leaving Mangal feeling utterly heartbroken.
In a moment of despair, Mangal shatters the trophy in her hands, praying fervently to Maata Rani for Sudesh’s safety. Sowmya revels in Mangal’s suffering, her satisfaction evident as she watches her rival’s downfall. Meanwhile, Adit approaches Kusum, urging her to rest, but Kusum insists that they must find Sudesh. Adit reassures her, promising that Sudesh will be fine. Sowmya, ever the manipulator, consoles Kusum and tries to turn her against Mangal, assuring her that they will locate Sudesh and persuading her to trust Adit and take some rest.
After successfully lulling Kusum to sleep, Sowmya secretly savors the chaos she has orchestrated, her eyes gleaming with triumph. Later, Kusum awakens, tears streaming down her face as she begins to cry again. Sowmya, sensing another opportunity, convinces her to take a relaxation pill, and Kusum, overwhelmed, agrees.
Meanwhile, Mangal enters the bedroom, only to find Akshat lying unconscious. Ishana, protective of Akshat, stops Mangal in her tracks, warning her to stay away from him before leaving the room. Mangal, feeling a mix of concern and frustration, attempts to approach Kusum, but Sowmya quickly intervenes, blocking her path and preventing her from getting close.
As the episode draws to a close, the tension remains thick in the air. Mangal stands at the center of a storm of accusations and misunderstandings, while Sowmya’s machinations continue to sow discord within the family. The audience is left on edge, eager to see how these tangled relationships will unfold in the episodes to come.