On August 19, 2024, in a gripping turn of events, Rishi faced a life-threatening situation that left everyone in shock. The episode began with Rishi imagining the worst—that Lakshmi had died. Overwhelmed by despair, he felt he couldn’t continue living without her and decided to jump into the fire. But just as this intense moment unfolded, it was revealed to be a nightmare experienced by Malishka. She awoke, realizing that it was only a dream, though it left her deeply shaken.
As Malishka regained her composure, she found herself in the kitchen with Lakshmi. Lakshmi, seemingly unaffected, asked Malishka why she was there. Malishka quickly made an excuse, saying she had come for water. However, when she noticed Lakshmi about to light a matchstick, she panicked. Malishka pleaded with Lakshmi not to do it, but her words appeared confused and desperate. Without waiting for a response, Malishka hurriedly left, clearly disturbed by what she had envisioned.
Soon after, Malishka ran into Aanchal and Karishma. They immediately sensed her fear and asked what had happened. Malishka, still shaken by her nightmare, explained that she saw Lakshmi engulfed in flames and Rishi rushing into the fire to save her. Karishma tried to reassure her, saying that nothing of the sort had occurred.
But then, reality seemed to mirror Malishka’s dream. Malishka, Karishma, and Aanchal witnessed Lakshmi lighting the matchstick, followed by a sudden explosion in the kitchen. The blast was loud, and panic ensued. Hearing the commotion, Parvati rushed to the kitchen, screaming for Lakshmi. Rishi, hearing Parvati’s cries, dashed into the kitchen without hesitation.
Rishi acted quickly, pulling Parvati away from the danger and instructing everyone to stay clear of the fire. Despite the intense heat and smoke, Rishi didn’t hesitate to run into the flames to rescue Lakshmi. In the chaos, Mukesh, a household helper, also entered the kitchen, determined to extinguish the fire.
As the fire raged, Neelam noticed Malishka, Karishma, and Aanchal peering through the kitchen window. Realizing the severity of the situation, she ordered them to follow her, knowing that they needed to get away from the scene.
Once Rishi successfully brought Lakshmi to safety, he took her to her room. Lakshmi, still in shock, insisted that she could take care of herself and asked Rishi to leave her alone. But Rishi, hurt by her coldness, asked why she was being so harsh when all he wanted to do was help. Lakshmi accused him of playing with her emotions, suggesting that he was only pretending to care, just as he had before. Parvati, overhearing their exchange, decided to seek help to prevent their argument from escalating.
Meanwhile, Mukesh informed Harleen and Ayush about the kitchen fire, sparking concern for everyone’s safety. Harleen, deeply worried, immediately sought out Parvati to check on her. When Harleen found Parvati, she was relieved to see she was unharmed. However, Parvati mentioned that Rishi and Lakshmi were quarreling like children and urged Harleen to intervene.
Back with Neelam, Malishka tried to explain her actions, but Neelam cut her off, stating that she was fully aware of what Malishka was capable of. She reminded Malishka and the others that while she had given them permission to try to remove Lakshmi from the house, she never condoned such dangerous actions. Neelam sternly warned them never to do anything like this again.
In Lakshmi’s room, the tension remained thick. Rishi expressed how much Lakshmi’s words were hurting him, questioning whether she truly wanted him to stay away from her. At that moment, Harleen, Ayush, Rohan, and Parvati entered the room. Harleen, sensing the strain between Rishi and Lakshmi, asked why they were arguing. Rishi quickly apologized to Harleen, but Parvati interjected, saying that Lakshmi should be the one to thank Rishi for saving her life. Lakshmi remained silent, leaving the room in awkward tension.
Rohan, trying to lighten the mood, told Rishi not to worry and assured him that Lakshmi would likely thank him tomorrow. However, the atmosphere remained tense as Rohan sided with Lakshmi, reinforcing her position.
As the situation calmed, Aanchal questioned Neelam about their next steps. Neelam reminded them of the gravity of what had just happened, especially since Parvati was nearly caught in the fire. She emphasized that if anything had happened to Parvati, there would have been severe consequences. Neelam warned Karishma, Aanchal, and Malishka to never speak against Lakshmi in front of Parvati, as it could negatively impact her.
The incident left everyone on edge, with trust shattered and relationships strained. The day’s events served as a stark reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control when emotions run high and past actions haunt the present. The future now seemed uncertain, with tensions threatening to boil over once more.
Episode ends.