The episode opens with Aaji questioning Sayali about her missing mangalsutra and other jewelry. She asks if she fought with Sachin or gave the jewelry away to help Paresh. Sayali says that’s not the case. Aaji urges her to speak honestly. Sayali reveals that she gave everything to Renu and begins crying. She explains that Renu insulted her father, and she couldn’t tolerate it, so she handed over the jewelry to shut her up. Aaji is furious and says Renu must be taught a lesson. Sayali stops her from making a scene.
Aaji gets angrier and asks if Sachin said anything to Renu. She storms off, calls Sachin, and scolds him. She even lightly hits him and questions his silence. Sachin tells her that he didn’t take Sayali’s jewelry—Renu insulted Sayali’s dad, and Sayali gave the jewelry herself to respond strongly. He adds that he’s promised to buy her a new mangalsutra. Aaji says she could’ve helped with money, but Sayali insists that only Sachin should buy it. Sachin says that Sayali has taken a stand and he wants to honor that. Aaji warns Sachin that Renu is likely to treat Sayali badly just because she’s not wealthy like the other daughters-in-law. She says Sayali may end up being treated like a servant. Sachin agrees and says Sayali keeps obeying everyone. Aaji tells Sayali not to act like a maid and advises Sachin to treat her like his queen. Sachin playfully agrees, calling Aaji a queen mother. Aaji smiles and blesses them to stay happy.
Later, Aaji goes to meet the rest of the family. Renu tries to find out what she was discussing with Sayali and Sachin, but Aaji shuts her down. Paresh invites everyone to seek Aaji’s blessings. She blesses Akash and Riya and gives them money as a gift, following tradition. Riya thanks her. Tejas and Roshni also take blessings. Sachin jokes that Tejas is only here for money. Aaji gives money to them too and tells Roshni to call her father to meet them. Roshni agrees. Tejas quietly pockets the money. Aaji then tells Renu not to show favoritism among her sons and daughters-in-law. She praises Sayali, and Sayali smiles. Renu pretends to accept it calmly. Aaji, getting emotional, tells Paresh to take care of himself. He hugs her and assures her everything will be fine. Aaji then leaves with Sachin. Renu, boiling inside, vows to teach Sayali a lesson and make her life miserable.
At night, Renu brings a glass of milk for Paresh, and he jokingly accepts it. Meanwhile, Roshni comes in with her phone. Paresh reminds her that she told Aaji she would shut the salon when they go to the village. He asks if she has anyone to manage it. Renu jumps in, saying the staff will handle things. Roshni nervously agrees. Renu then says she will get a facial done before the village trip.
Suddenly, Riya enters wearing a very short dress. Everyone sees her, and Paresh turns his face away quickly. Sayali notices the situation. Riya says she’s killing mosquitoes. Renu tells her to go back to her room. Sayali offers to help, but Riya says she’ll manage. Just then, Tejas comes in and sees Riya. Roshni quickly tells him to go away, and he leaves. Renu and Sayali try to get Riya to come down from the bed. Riya climbs up to swat mosquitoes. They warn her she might fall. Roshni and Sayali help her down while Paresh looks away. Renu then takes Riya aside and asks why she didn’t bring appropriate clothes. Riya says she packed everything and wanted to wear that dress.
Roshni tries to explain that such short clothes may not be appropriate in front of elders. Renu joins in and tells her to dress more modestly because there are others in the house. Riya defends herself, saying she wore such clothes at her parents’ home and no one stopped her. She reminds them that Paresh treats her like his daughter and this is her home too. Renu agrees. Riya apologizes but firmly says her clothes are her personal choice and no one should interfere.
UPCOMING
Riya gives money to Sayali as payment for housework. Sayali feels disrespected, saying she’s treated like a maid. Sachin then proudly announces that Sayali now owns a flower shop and Riya will do the ribbon-cutting. He returns Riya’s money as a blessing. Sayali is moved and smiles.