The episode opens with Mangal, a compassionate woman known for her kindness, helping an elderly man who has collapsed near the temple. As she kneels beside him, her heart races when she recognizes that the man is none other than Sudesh, her estranged father. Overcome with emotion, Mangal gently shakes him, trying to wake him from his unconscious state. She calls out for help, her voice filled with urgency as she pleads with passersby to assist her.
However, a shop owner nearby quickly intervenes, claiming that Sudesh is his laborer and asserting that Mangal has no right to interfere. His dismissive attitude infuriates Mangal, who stands her ground. With a stern expression, she warns him that Sudesh is her father, and if he doesn’t allow her to help, she will call the police. The threat of legal action forces the shop owner to back off, though he still watches with a scowl as Mangal kneels beside Sudesh, desperately trying to rouse him.
Meanwhile, in a different part of town, Kusum is at home, struggling to light a diya in front of Sudesh’s photo. Each time she tries, the flame flickers and blows out, much to her distress. Troubled by this ominous sign, she decides to consult the pandit, seeking guidance on what it might mean. The pandit listens thoughtfully and explains that some souls take time to attain peace after their passing. His words leave Kusum feeling uneasy, as she questions whether Sudesh’s spirit is still lingering among them.
Back at home, Sowmya, Adit’s wife, stumbles upon Adit wearing Sudesh’s old slippers. Panic surges through her as she believes that Sudesh’s spirit is haunting her. She confronts Adit, her voice trembling with fear. Adit, noticing her distress, tries to calm her down. He explains that he wore the slippers to feel a connection to his father, to remember him fondly, not to invoke any supernatural presence. Despite his reassurances, Sowmya remains visibly shaken, her mind racing with fear and guilt.
As the day progresses, the Saxena family prepares for Sudesh’s shanti pooja, a ritual meant to honor and bring peace to the departed soul. Just as the pandit instructs Adit to offer ahuti into the sacred fire, Mangal bursts into the room, her presence electrifying the atmosphere. In a bold move, she pours water into the havan, abruptly halting the ritual. The family is taken aback—Adit and Kusum scold her for her disruptive behavior, but Mangal stands firm, declaring that they cannot perform a ritual for someone who is still alive.
In a dramatic twist, Mangal calls for the ward boy, who wheels in a frail but very much alive Sudesh. The room falls silent as the Saxena family stares in disbelief, their emotions swirling between shock and joy. Kusum and Adit are overwhelmed with a mix of relief and confusion, while Sowmya trembles in fear, her mind racing back to the fateful day when she had pushed Sudesh off a cliff.
As the initial shock wears off, Mangal explains how she found Sudesh near the temple, unconscious but breathing. Adit, filled with gratitude, folds his hands in a gesture of respect before Mangal, thanking her for bringing his father back. Yet, Mangal reminds him that Sudesh is her father too, emphasizing the complicated family dynamics at play.
Sowmya, now consumed by anxiety, worries about what Sudesh might remember. She fears that he could expose her dark secret and hopes that he suffers from memory loss, which would spare her from facing the consequences of her actions.
Kusum, ever the nurturing figure, approaches Sudesh and begins to question him, but he remains unresponsive, lost in his own world. Mangal explains that the doctor has indicated Sudesh is in shock and will need time to recover fully. Both Kusum and Mangal tend to him lovingly, their maternal instincts kicking in as they care for the man who has returned from the brink.
Later, as the family processes the shocking turn of events, Adit expresses his joy to Sowmya over his father’s miraculous return. However, beneath her forced smile lies a deep-seated fear. Sowmya secretly grapples with the possibility that her hidden truth may come to light, threatening to destroy everything she has built.
The episode concludes on this tense note, leaving viewers in suspense about Sudesh’s recovery and the implications it may have for Sowmya and the entire Saxena family.
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