The episode begins with Jhanak confronting Anirudh. She reminds him that he is married to Arshi, and his responsibilities lie with her. She says Arshi must be worried and needs his support. Anirudh, however, insists that he only wants to talk to Jhanak. Brij watches the conversation silently. Anirudh pleads with Jhanak not to leave and asks if he ever considered her feelings. He says he knows she’s hiding her pain and was pretending to be Nutan. He offers to stay with her if that’s what she wants. But Jhanak firmly asks him to go. Brij steps in and advises Anirudh to leave and give Jhanak some time. Anirudh agrees to leave for the day but promises to return tomorrow.
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Meanwhile, Shrishti tells Arshi to try saving her relationship. Vinayak steps in and says a marriage only works when both people put in effort. He says he tried to protect the family, but Shrishti didn’t, and now the family has fallen apart. He tells her she can’t stay in his house anymore. Shrishti asks where she will go, and he tells her that’s for her to figure out. Brij also says Anirudh should only come back if Jhanak agrees. Anirudh becomes emotional, asking what his fault is. Jhanak demands that he leave at once. He tearfully asks why she can’t admit that she doesn’t love him. She says she already told him everything and walks away. Brij tells Anirudh that real love requires sacrifice. He reminds him that Arshi is still his wife, and even if Jhanak loves him, she won’t destroy his marriage. Anirudh feels hurt and says it seems like everyone wants to separate him from Jhanak. Then, he walks away.
Arshi argues with her father when he asks Shrishti to leave at night. He finally allows Shrishti to stay but says she won’t talk to him. Arshi prepares a guestroom for her mother. Shrishti cries and tells Arshi she believes the truth will soon come out and Vinayak will regret his actions. Vinayak says he will apologize if proven wrong, but he’s confident he won’t be. He reminds Shrishti that Brij and Jhanak are alive, so her lies won’t help her. Arshi then says she is leaving and heads to Anirudh’s place.
When Arshi arrives, Anirudh questions where she has been. They argue. Anirudh accuses Shrishti of trying to harm Jhanak, while Arshi reminds him he once loved her. Anirudh admits he now loves Jhanak, and says Shrishti played a big role in making everything messy. Arshi is shocked. Anirudh explains that everything changed the day he found out Jhanak was alive and that someone had tried to kill her. Arshi asks if he’s blaming her, and he says no, but Shrishti’s crimes will be exposed. Arshi complains that he’s hurting her. He defends himself, saying that the real betrayal came from their side—Shrishti never told him about her second daughter and even tried to harm her. They continue arguing, and Anirudh says Arshi’s mother kept interfering in their lives and insulted Jhanak.
Arshi asks what expectations he has from her now. He replies that there’s nothing left between them. She gets emotional and says she has no options left if he truly wants to leave her. Anirudh insists that he isn’t abandoning her out of cruelty but because Jhanak needs him. Arshi sarcastically praises Jhanak, saying she is perfect while they are all evil. Anirudh praises Jhanak for her strength. He says Arshi knew Jhanak was her sister but still treated her like a maid. He urges her to accept the truth and leaves, while Arshi breaks down in tears.
Elsewhere, Shubh discusses the situation with the family. He says Vinayak and Shrishti’s relationship has ended. Lal mentions Arshi’s mental state, while Bipasha warns that Anirudh might create more problems. Shubh remains hopeful that his support will help Shrishti. Tanuja notes that Vinayak might hire a powerful lawyer, but Shubh assures her that he can match that. Bipasha criticizes Shrishti’s actions but says they shouldn’t support Jhanak. Shubh firmly says they won’t accept Jhanak into the family.
Later, Brij talks to Jhanak about their legal case. She reminds him that trusting Shrishti led them to trouble. Brij says trusting and failing is still better than never trusting. Meanwhile, Shubh speculates that Jhanak will return to her father, while Arshi should be Anirudh’s future. Bipasha reveals that Anirudh had hugged Jhanak in public. Shubh plans to convince Arshi to take Anirudh abroad. Anjana interrupts the conversation and supports Jhanak. She argues with Tanuja and Bipasha, then walks away after Bipasha refuses tea. Brij tells Jhanak that the court date will come soon and they’ll need Anirudh’s help. Jhanak refuses, saying she won’t destroy someone’s marriage. But Brij encourages her to accept Anirudh’s love and even suggests she marry him.
UPCOMING
Anirudh says he’s ready to support Jhanak in court. He reveals that Shubh is fighting the case and insists they must prove Shrishti tried to kill Jhanak.
