Advertisement
The episode begins with Lakshmi noticing something strange. She sees that the bed she shares with Rishi is separated, which makes her uneasy. As she is lost in her thoughts, Neelam enters Rishi’s room. Lakshmi quickly sends Parvati, her daughter, away, using an excuse to avoid a confrontation in front of the child. However, things don’t go as Lakshmi planned. Neelam, along with Malishka, Aanchal, and Karishma, starts to criticize Lakshmi. They remind her that this is Rishi’s room, and she has no right to be there.
Advertisement
Lakshmi tries to defend herself, asking them if they have nothing better to do than meddle in her life. Neelam sharply responds, saying that their only job is to protect their family. Lakshmi then boldly reminds them that the only reason she is in that house is because of a court order. She tells them to stop blaming her for everything. Malishka, not backing down, accuses Lakshmi of trying to stay close to Rishi by being in his room. Lakshmi replies that she will stay in the guest room and states clearly that she is only there for her daughter, Parvati, and no one else.
Lakshmi also tells Neelam to inform Rishi not to ask her to fulfill any marital duties. Harleen and Rishi, who overhear the conversation, are taken aback by what they hear. Lakshmi, upset, leaves the room, but Rishi follows her.
Rishi catches up with Lakshmi and questions her about her behavior. He tells her that while he knows she has gone through a lot, she isn’t the only one who has suffered. Lakshmi, on the verge of tears, tells Rishi that she never blamed them for her misfortunes, yet they continuously target her. She reiterates that her only reason for being in that house is her daughter. Lakshmi also reveals that Malishka even offered her money to leave the city, thinking Lakshmi wanted to rekindle her relationship with Rishi. This revelation brings more tears to Lakshmi’s eyes as she questions Rishi’s opinion of her.
Rishi tries to defend himself, asking Lakshmi to stop acting like everyone is against her. However, the argument escalates as Rishi tries to understand what Lakshmi thinks of him. Their heated exchange is overheard by Anushka, who realizes that Rishi has said something he shouldn’t have. Realizing his mistake, Rishi apologizes, but Lakshmi, still hurt, walks away, with Rishi trailing behind her.
Meanwhile, Anushka rushes to tell Neelam and the others about the argument between Rishi and Lakshmi. Neelam, Malishka, and the rest of the group are pleased to hear about the tension. Neelam, seizing the opportunity, suggests they make Lakshmi’s life so difficult that she is forced to leave the house on her own.
Neelam then approaches Malishka with a devious plan. She advises Malishka to attack Lakshmi’s self-respect, knowing it is her weak spot. Malishka, taking the advice seriously, begins to strategize. Anushka asks Malishka how she feels about the situation. Malishka responds that she has realized something important—if they can make Rishi feel sorry for them and blame Lakshmi, Rishi will start fighting on their behalf.
Anushka reassures Malishka that they have many people supporting them in this scheme. Malishka seems determined to follow through with the plan.
Rishi, still feeling guilty about his earlier outburst, goes to apologize to Lakshmi again. He admits that he spoke out of anger. Lakshmi doesn’t seem interested in his apology and instead focuses on preparing Puran Poli, a traditional dish, for the kids. Rishi, still trying to make amends, asks her to make some for him too because he is hungry. Lakshmi, in a cold tone, tells him that she is only making it for the kids because she loves them. Rishi, feeling hurt, reminds her that she used to love him too, but Lakshmi’s response indicates that those days are gone.
As all of this unfolds, Neelam is busy making plans of her own. She talks to Aanchal and Karishma, giving them the green light to do whatever it takes to drive Lakshmi out of the house. Neelam is determined to see Lakshmi gone, and she is willing to go to any lengths to make that happen.
The episode ends on a tense note, with Rishi and Lakshmi both feeling the weight of their troubled relationship. Neelam and the others continue to plot against Lakshmi, setting the stage for more drama and conflict in the days to come.
