On August 19th, 2024, the Rakshabandhan festival brought together friends and family in an episode filled with emotions and surprises. Anupama and Abhira began their day with prayers, marking the auspicious occasion. Kaveri, in high spirits, eagerly prepared to welcome her sister-in-law. She even went the extra mile by hiring a professional chef to ensure a delightful meal for everyone. Krish and Aryan were particularly excited about the prospect of enjoying delicious food.
As the day unfolded, Manish informed Surekha that Anupama would be visiting them. The news thrilled Surekha. Soon, Anupama arrived at the Goenka house, where she was warmly greeted by Manish and Surekha. However, Manish noticed that Anupama was having difficulty walking. Despite this, Anupama assured him that there was no need to worry.
The arrival of Leela and Vanraj at Kaveri’s place caught everyone by surprise. Kaveri’s warm and welcoming behavior toward Leela left the Poddars astonished. Leela expressed her disappointment to Kaveri for not staying in touch more often, but Kaveri urged her to set aside any hard feelings on such a joyful day. The positive interactions between Kaveri and Vanraj further stunned Krish, Aryan, Charu, and Kiara, as they were not used to seeing this side of Kaveri.
While Kaveri made the introductions, Vanraj shared his thoughts about Anupama, comparing her to a shadow and expressing his frustration. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Anupama, Surekha, and Manish busied themselves with cooking. Kaveri approached Leela, concerned if anything Abhira said might have been offensive. Leela and Vanraj assured her that everything was fine. However, Kaveri cautioned Abhira against discussing any name-changing decisions with Arman, which Abhira refused to entertain. Abhira believed her name was a significant part of her identity, a sentiment echoed by Arman. The couple also reflected on the importance of maintaining one’s identity, reinforcing the message that it should never be compromised.
The day took an unexpected turn when Kaveri learned that the chef she hired had met with an accident. Worried about the meal preparations, Abhira decided to step in and help. She also enlisted Manish’s assistance. When Anupama heard about Abhira’s predicament, she decided to lend a hand. Meanwhile, Leela became impatient and demanded that Kaveri serve the food. Kaveri’s anxiety grew, but Abhira and Anupama managed to surprise everyone with their culinary skills. Vanraj, however, could not resist taunting Anupama, questioning her actions. Arman, on the other hand, praised Abhira for her efforts, though Ruhi seemed displeased with Manish’s constant support for Abhira.
As the festivities continued, Kaveri inquired about Vanraj’s relationship with Anupama. Vanraj explained his past connection with her, which led Kaveri to express her displeasure at Abhira’s decision to involve Anupama in their gathering. Abhira felt guilty for the trouble caused to Anupama, but Anupama comforted her, urging her not to worry.
In a lighter moment, Arman attempted to romance Abhira, but their privacy was interrupted by Anupama, who reminisced about her past with Anuj. Anupama’s thoughts were soon interrupted by a sense of unease, as she felt something was wrong with Aadya. Determined to help, Anupama assured Aadya that she would find her soon. Abhira, sensing Anupama’s distress, offered her support.
Ruhi, noticing the passing time, reminded Abhira to make her decision quickly. Anupama discovered that Kaveri had been pressuring Abhira to change her name, causing Abhira to worry about disappointing Kaveri. However, Anupama encouraged Abhira to stay true to herself and not to compromise her identity for anyone. Ruhi decided to inform Kaveri about Anupama’s advice, hoping to influence the situation.
Anupama then took it upon herself to convince Kaveri to reconsider the name change. Arman, learning about Kaveri’s demands, confronted her. Kaveri’s frustration grew, especially when she felt that Anupama was siding with Abhira. In a heated exchange, Kaveri accused Anupama of instigating Abhira, leading to a tense moment where Anupama defended her own self-respect. Abhira also stood firm, refusing to change her name and expressing her deep love for the Poddars. Both Anupama and Abhira made it clear that they would not sacrifice their dignity.
Arman, impressed by the strong stance taken by Anupama and Abhira, applauded their powerful speech on self-respect. The episode concluded on a joyful note, with Abhira, Ruhi, and Anupama dancing together. Anupama encouraged Abhira to tie a rakhi to Ruhi, strengthening their bond. Despite the happy moments, Anupama couldn’t help but miss Anuj, imagining him by her side as she danced in her thoughts.
The episode ended without a preview, leaving viewers eager to see what the next chapter would bring for Anupama and her loved ones.
Episode ends.
