On 10th August 2024, the episode of “Mangal Lakshmi” opens with a tense conversation between Adit and Kusum. Adit tries to explain to Kusum that his actions are meant to benefit Ishana, not to hurt anyone. He asks Kusum for forgiveness if his actions have caused her any pain. Kusum, touched by his words, embraces him and expresses a desire to meet Ishana one last time before they say a proper goodbye. Adit acknowledges the difficulty of the situation but promises to try to bring Ishana home for a day. Mangal, relieved, thanks Adit and invites him to dinner. Adit declines, explaining that he already had a meal provided by a friend’s mother, and hands over the tiffin box for Mangal to wash.
The following day, Mangal confides in Kusum that she misses Ishana deeply. The two women discuss how they might convince Adit to bring Ishana home. Mangal comes up with the idea of using Adit’s upcoming birthday as an excuse to invite Ishana home. She shares this plan with Kusum before being interrupted by a phone call from Akshay, which prompts her to leave. After Mangal departs, Kusum opens the tiffin box and finds a handkerchief with the letter “S” embroidered on it, hinting at a mystery yet to unfold.
Meanwhile, Mangal, during a video call with Karthik, reveals her plans to throw a surprise birthday party for Adit, insisting that the celebration would be incomplete without Ishana’s presence. Karthik reassures her that he will bring Ishana to the party. However, their conversation is overheard by Sowmya, who is at the same restaurant. Realizing Mangal’s plan, Sowmya decides to arrange her own surprise party for Adit, setting the stage for a potential clash.
Later, Sowmya casually inquires about Adit’s birthday plans. Adit mentions that he intends to celebrate with his family. Sowmya persuades him to also celebrate with her in the evening, to which Adit agrees. Meanwhile, Mangal busies herself preparing a cake for Adit, despite Karthik’s offer to order one. Mangal insists on baking the cake herself, showing her deep affection and care for her son.
As the day progresses, Ishana calls Mangal, expressing her unhappiness and desire to return home. She complains about the food and the loneliness she feels, prompting Mangal to reassure her. Concerned about Ishana’s health, Mangal decides to speak to Ishana’s teacher, explaining the importance of careful food preparation for her daughter. The teacher agrees to allow Ishana’s food to be sent from home. Before ending the call, Ishana expresses her wish to be home for Adit’s birthday, but her teacher reminds her that time is up, and the call is abruptly ended.
Kusum, worried about the unfolding events, calls Adit. Their conversation is interrupted when Sowmya takes the phone and puts it aside. She chastises Adit for being distracted by other matters when she has gone to great lengths to arrange a surprise party for him at Sinlo Cafe. Kusum overhears this conversation and decides that Adit should not cut the cake without his family present. She quickly informs Sudesh and Mangal about the situation and insists they join her at the cafe for the birthday celebration. Mangal, however, is preoccupied with preparing food for Ishana but agrees to join them after completing her task.
As Mangal finishes preparing Ishana’s food, she carefully packs it into a box, ready to take it with her. Meanwhile, at the cafe, Kusum and Sudesh arrive just in time to stop Adit from cutting the cake. Kusum confronts Adit, questioning why he was celebrating his birthday with Sowmya instead of his family. Sowmya tries to smooth things over by explaining that the surprise party was organized by Adit’s office colleagues, who were on their way. She then steps aside to make a call, presumably to the colleagues she mentioned. However, Kusum remains unconvinced and insists on speaking privately with Adit.
As the tension rises, Mangal prepares to leave for the cafe, determined to be present for Adit’s birthday despite the complications. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see how the family dynamics will play out and whether Adit will manage to bring Ishana home for the celebration, as his mother so desperately wishes.
