The episode begins with Prakash telling Anupama that while guests are like God to him, she shouldn’t think of herself as one. He reveals that his hobby is reading people’s Kundalis and that he knows Anupama well. Prakash says she loves justice and has a habit of interfering in others’ matters. He warns her to step back before her daughter gets hurt.
Anupama sternly warns Prakash not to drag her daughter into his threats. Prakash taunts that if anything happens to Anupama, her daughter will suffer automatically. Enraged, Anupama forbids him from mentioning her child again.
Tatiya intervenes and informs Anupama that Girija is missing. Determined, Anupama vows to find Girija and confront Prakash on Dussehra. Meanwhile, Prakash swears to put Anupama in her place and orders his men to find and kill Girija.
Prakash’s wife secretly informs Anupama that Girija is with Sonu and pleads for help. Anupama and Devika grow tense, fearing for Girija’s safety.
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Elsewhere, Khyati questions Gautam about his condition. Gautam, feeling humiliated after meeting the Kotharis, runs away. Meeta and Khyati are stunned, while Mahi sympathizes with him. Prarthana warns them that Gautam might be deceiving them again and plans to alert Parag.
Meanwhile, Rahi plans to expose Prakash, but Preet and Pari oppose the idea, fearing danger. They ask her not to involve Anupama, but Rahi insists on acting. Bharti stands by Rahi with a knife for protection. Preet accuses Rahi of trying to escape Anupama’s shadow, but Rahi remains determined.
At the Shah house, Leela learns about Hasmuk’s health and Ishani’s sudden return. Leela complains that women in the family never stay away for long. She urges Ishani to complete her course, but Ishani refuses. Hasmuk asks her to calm down, while Leela suspects something deeper is happening.
Back in the village, Prakash performs a puja for Bharti, making her uneasy. Rahi and Preet secretly plan to record Prakash’s actions. Meanwhile, Anupama and Devika continue searching desperately for Girija, unaware of the danger closing in.