The episode begins with Mannat desperately searching for her daughter, Dua. Dhairya, her supportive friend, reassures her that he will do everything in his power to locate Dua. Meanwhile, Dua, aware of the police presence, quickly hides, feeling anxious and worried. She reflects on the possibility that her mother has realized she is missing and is likely very concerned for her. Dua understands the gravity of her situation but feels compelled to carry on for the sake of her family.
As the scene unfolds, Yashika becomes aware of a debt collector on the bus, which fills her with dread. In an attempt to avoid being recognized, she hides her face from him. Vikrant, noticing her distress, inquires about what is troubling her. Yashika lies, claiming she feels suffocated due to the crowd, explaining that this is her first experience traveling on a bus. Aishwarya, sitting nearby, observes Yashika with suspicion, sensing that there is more to her story.
Meanwhile, Mannat continues her search for Dua, pleading with those around her to contact the police if they see her daughter. She shows them Dua’s photo, hoping it will help in the search. In the midst of this, the bus driver plays Mannat’s song, which causes Vikrant to become anxious. He asks the driver to turn off the music, irritated that the bus has not yet departed. Vikrant expresses his urgency to reach Mumbai on time and informs Dhairya that he feels powerless in the situation. Their journey is interrupted when the police stop the bus to conduct a search. Vikrant’s frustration mounts, and he demands that Kumar speak with the Assistant Commissioner (AC) to resolve the issue immediately.
As Dua continues to worry about her mother, she prays for divine assistance in winning the competition and alleviating her mother’s troubles. Meanwhile, the AC contacts Dhairya, instructing him to clear the traffic without further delay. Dhairya, however, informs the AC about Dua’s disappearance, but the AC insists that clearing the area is the priority. He orders Dhairya to find Dua through other means, which prompts Dhairya to relay this information to Mannat. Despite his efforts, Mannat refuses to heed his advice.
Later, Vikrant comes across a flower given to him by a saint, recalling the saint’s words about regaining what he has lost in life. This thought brings him an unexplainable sense of happiness. However, as the wind blows, the flower slips from his grasp and lands in Dua’s hand. Grateful, Dua thanks God for watching over her. She realizes she is thirsty, but her water supply has run out, leading her to believe this is a punishment from God for causing her mother distress.
Back on the bus, Mannat becomes increasingly agitated as it finally starts to move. She tries to stop it, but Dhairya holds her back, urging her to remain calm. Mannat scolds him, expressing her frustration that Dua should not be in contact with Vikrant. Dhairya reassures her that he will protect Dua and has already informed the Mumbai police, who will thoroughly check each bus one by one to find her. He encourages Mannat to keep hope alive, reminding her that it is crucial to find Dua. She confirms with Roni that Dua has not yet returned home.
Yashika, still fearful of being caught, pretends to feel nauseous and exits the bus. She convinces Vikrant to sit on the roof of the bus to avoid the debt collector, while Aishwarya grows suspicious of Yashika’s intentions. Aishwarya believes Vikrant has fallen into Yashika’s trap, especially since she previously kicked Mannat out of his house, rendering Yashika insignificant in comparison. Roni, curious about Mannat’s intentions, asks if she is heading to Mumbai for Dua. He muses that perhaps destiny is trying to reunite them. Mannat admits her regret for not keeping a closer watch on Dua and vows to teach her a lesson once she finds her. Roni senses that fate is indeed bringing them together again, and he is surprised when Neetu speaks after many years. He prays for a miracle to occur.
In a tense moment, Vikrant struggles to maintain his balance on the bus, but Dua reaches out and grabs his hand, symbolizing their connection and the unfolding drama.
Precap: Eventually, Mannat discovers Dua’s Instagram account, realizing that it might provide clues about the competition Dua is participating in. She notices that Dua has mentioned Vikrant as her Babaji’s Banda, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
