Today’s episode begins with Hrithik arriving at the Collector’s office to seek official permission for his company’s new plant setup. He introduces himself as Hrithik from the Virani Group of Industries. Hearing the company’s name Munni is left shocked and drops the file from her hands. She turns around and both Hrithik and Munni freeze on seeing each other. The two are flooded with memories of their past. Hrithik is surprised and genuinely happy to see that Munni has now become a Collector. He instinctively calls her Munni but she corrects him firmly and introduces herself as Manjuri Sinha.
Hrithik tries to start a personal conversation but Manjuri keeps the discussion strictly professional and asks him to talk only about work reminding him that time is limited and many people are waiting. Hrithik explains that his company is setting up a plant and requests her help in speeding up the permission process as the situation is urgent. He shares that the company is already suffering losses and that standing costs are increasing every second.
Manjuri calmly responds that permissions follow a proper procedure. She cannot skip steps and she will also need to conduct a site inspection before granting approval. She clearly states her principle work may take time but it must be done correctly. She asks for the proposal file instructs her assistant to review it and schedules an inspection appointment. With that she asks Hrithik if he has any other work. Hrithik quietly leaves.
Hrithik is still unable to process the fact that Munni has become a Collector. He feels proud and happy for her. Meanwhile Manjuri takes a deep breath and reminds herself that she is no longer Munni she is Collector Manjuri Sinha now.
Tulsi is trying to feed Madhavi when Malti and Supriya arrive. Vaishavi steps in and explains that they were leaving for the exhibition. Malti asks who all the girls are and Tulsi calmly says they are her daughters. Malti and Supriya are shocked. Tulsi formally introduces them to the girls. Malti questions why Tulsi left Mumbai and directly went to Kutch.
Malti is about to reveal Tulsi’s true identity as Tulsi Virani in front of the girls but Vrinda quickly intervenes and stops her. She insists that they should leave immediately due to Mumbai traffic and asks Angad to drop them. The group leaves before the truth can come out.
Hrithik informs Noina that they did not receive the permission. Noina panics and questions whether he failed to convince the officer properly. Hrithik explains that he tried but the Collector insisted on following proper procedure and conducting an inspection.
Noina stresses that the company is bleeding money every second and that they do not have time for inspections. She even suggests that Hrithik should have bribed the officer to get things done faster. Hrithik firmly refuses saying she will not do such things. Noina remarks that he speaks as if he personally knows the Collector. Hrithik replies that her behavior clearly shows she is honest and principled.
Mihir steps in and supports Hrithik saying that the world survives because of honest people. Noina complains about daily losses but Mihir insists that even if losses increase slightly at least everything will be done the right way. Mihir walks away.
Mihir Gives Vaishavi idea
Mihir congratulates Vaishavi for being selected as the best zone at the exhibition and praises her sales strategy. He asks where she got such an innovative idea from. Vaishavi credits her aunt for guiding her when she was confused.
Mihir expresses his desire to meet her aunt. Vaishavi explains that Tulsi has not come and probably won’t attend the exhibition as she believes in making others Independent and stepping back once they are capable.
Mihir praises this thought process and mentions the exhibitors dinner being hosted in honor of Bandhej and the Viranis. He insists that Tulsi should attend. Vaishavi feels there is no benefit in her coming but Mihir says he has already heard so much about her that his respect has grown. He wants to meet this strong and capable woman and learn something from her. Mihir subtly gives Vaishavi an idea to bring Tulsi to the dinner.
Mitali’s Words Spark Hrithik’s Anger
Hrithik updates Vallabha on the phone about preparing for the inspection but stops himself from taking Manjuri’s name. Mitali taunts him saying that even after so many Years still occupies his mind. Hrithik clarifies that he was referring to the Collector Manjuri Sinha and that he accidentally used the old name. Mitali mocks him further and says she too has been thinking of Munni lately. She casually suggests rehiring Munni as a nanny for Timsi claiming Munni would take better care of Hrithik’s daughter.
Hrithik is furious and calls her thinking disgusting. Mitali defends herself saying she is merely promoting a maid to a nanny with a better salary. Hrithik sarcastically points out how times have changed and how people rise on their own strength something Mitali would never understand.
Mitali scoffs and belittles Munni saying a maid can never become more than a servant. Hrithik is disgusted by her narrow mindset and walks away leaving Mitali muttering angrily to herself.
Tulsi Walks Into Heartbreak
Tulsi spends time with Akshaya and Madhavi asking them questions about the Ramayana. She receives a video call from Vaishavi and is shocked to see blood on her hand. Vaishavi claims she is injured and in pain. Tulsi immediately says she is coming.
Meanwhile Aarti warns Vaishavi that Tulsi will be very angry and that she should not have lied. Vaishavi argues that a lie told for someone’s good is not really a lie. She insists Tulsi must attend the dinner as it is in Bandhej’s honor and Tulsi is its owner. Vaishavi feels guilty but believes Tulsi deserves respect even if it means facing her anger.
Tulsi arrives at the exhibition and is shocked by Vaishavi’s injury. When she learns about the dinner and realizes she was lied to she becomes furious. Tulsi scolds Vaishavi reminding her that she had clearly said she would not attend and questions who taught her to lie and put on such drama. Hurt and angry Tulsi walks away. Vaishavi is left emotional.
As Tulsi walks off her eyes fall on Mihir laughing with Noina. The sight deeply hurts her.
Precap :Tulsi hides so that Mihir does not see her tears filling her eyes. An investor asks Mihir about his lady luck. Mihir praises Noina saying she is his life and that without her he doesn’t know what he would do. He adds that although they have been together for six years it feels like a lifetime. Tulsi hears everything breaks down completely and tells herself that everyone has accepted Noina and left her behind. Mihir and Tulsi suddenly bump into each other and turn to face one another.
