The latest episode of “Mangal Lakshmi” aired on August 1st, 2024, brings a series of dramatic events and rising tensions. The episode begins with Ishana calling Soumya, who quickly answers and asks if everything is alright. Meanwhile, Lakshmi informs Mangal that her phone slipped into the water, causing the call to disconnect. She asks Mangal if she sent the money, and Mangal confirms she made the payment. Lakshmi praises Mangal for her prompt action.
Ishana then tells Soumya about her need to dance with her mother in an upcoming dance competition. She expresses her reluctance to dance with Mangal and requests Soumya to dance with her instead. Mangal arrives and asks Ishana why she didn’t wait for her. Ishana places the phone on the table. Mangal inquires if Ishana has informed all her friends about her participation in the dance competition, to which Ishana replies affirmatively. Ishana also comments that Mangal made her tense with the payment issue. Soumya overhears this and realizes that even Ishana doesn’t like Mangal. Mangal, determined to gain Ishana’s trust, advises her to practice well and win the competition. She notices the participation form on the table and asks Ishana why she hasn’t filled it out. Ishana takes the form and sends Mangal away. Ishana then asks Soumya for her answer. Soumya questions if Ishana informed Mangal that the performance is for mother-daughter pairs. Ishana admits she didn’t want Mangal to perform with her. Soumya seizes the opportunity and agrees to dance with Ishana, then cuts the call.
Ishana receives a message from Lipika to purchase her branded earrings. She calls Adit to complain about it. Later, Kusum searches Adit’s room for proof that he bought a dress for Soumya. She hears Adit’s phone message alert and checks the message, which confirms that Soumya is coming to the café with the earrings. Kusum decides to catch them red-handed. Mangal enters and questions Kusum’s presence. Kusum makes up an excuse and leaves. Adit calls his phone from a Pan Shop number and asks Mangal to bring it to him, which she agrees to do.
Gayatri observes Sanjana shopping from home and questions her about it. Sanjana says it’s for Saavan and asks Lakshmi to choose a dress. Lakshmi declines, but Gayatri insists she selects a saree for her. Karthik, through gestures, helps Lakshmi pick a dress. Gayatri notices and picks the saree for herself that Karthik chose for Lakshmi. Lakshmi feels disappointed. Karthik then intervenes, asking Gayatri to give the saree to Lakshmi since he chose it for her, and he selects another saree for Gayatri. Sanjana teases Karthik as he leaves for his recording. Lakshmi offers her lehenga to Gayatri, but Gayatri refuses and leaves.
After delivering Adit’s phone, Mangal meets Kanika and learns that the dance competition requires mother-daughter pairs. Mangal feels tense about this revelation. Kusum is about to go to the café in an auto-rickshaw when Mangal joins her. Lakshmi thanks Gayatri for forgiving her, but Gayatri retorts that she hasn’t forgiven her.
During the ride, Kusum questions Mangal about her accompanying her to discuss Ishana’s competition. Mangal confides in Kusum about the competition rules and her fear. Kusum encourages her to believe in herself.
Gayatri informs Lakshmi that she is not allowing her to attend the Saavan puja, warning that her actions will strain her relationship with Kusum. Lakshmi feels dejected. At the café, Kusum prevents Mangal from entering and sends her away. As Mangal walks away, someone opens a car door, hitting her.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers anxious about what will happen next
