Today’s episode begins with the exhibition organizer congratulating Tulsi and Noina for winning the Best Zone award. He informs them that for the upcoming round they must prepare ten sarees in just ten days.
Noina confidently agrees and even says they can make more than ten sarees but adds that she taunt Tulsi saying she cannot speak for others. She explains that in handloom work it usually takes ten days to make just one saree so she is unsure whether this target is realistically possible. Still she says they should try according to their capability and assures that her order will be ready. Noina leaves happily knowing very well that Tulsi may not be able to complete the order.
Suchi asks Noina why she was called with Tulsi to the exhibition. Noina replies that they wanted to tell what would happen next in the competition. She clearly states that she will not let Tulsi win this competition. According to Noina Tulsi has always been a housewife. Mihir stood up the Virani industry and for years she has been handling the entire business. She believes Tulsi cannot compete with her.
Suchi points out that Tulsi’s Bandhej cooperative is a small business yet it is one of the two finalists along with the Virani company. Noina confidently says that real capability will be tested now when they have to make so many sarees in such a short time. She feels there is no stress at all because handwoven sarees in such a short duration are nearly impossible.
Tulsi Motivates Her Team
Vaishnavi becomes stressed and shocked wondering how they will manage ten sarees in ten days when they don’t even have a proper workshop. All the girls agree that even if they work day and night it seems impossible.
Tulsi encourages them and reminds them of what they have learned when facing difficulties. Vaishnavi says that problems should be faced bravely and that they should try their best to win. Tulsi explains that everyone is so shaken by the problem that they are unable to think clearly. She says that to rise above difficulties one must use not only the heart but also the mind.
Aarti assures everyone that as long as Tulsi is with them they cannot lose. Tulsi asks them to prepare and she leaves saying she needs to pick up Akshaya and Madhavi from school.
Noina Manipulates Dev
Suchi tells Noina that Tulsi has returned and she doesn’t seem stressed. She also mentions that Mihir is not giving Tulsi any commitment. Noina responds confidently saying Tulsi will never reach the position she has reached. She adds that it’s actually good Tulsi returned because the divorce proceedings had been delayed because of her absence and now the divorce will finally happen in the next hearing.
Meanwhile Parth asks Dev to sit at the counter. Dev refuses but Parth reminds him how important the exhibition is especially since Hrithik is unwell. Parth orders Dev to work leaving Dev frustrated.
Dev then notices Noina and pretends to act helpless so that she will talk to him. He tells her that he has plans with friends but no one is available to manage the exhibition. Noina says she will handle it and gives him permission to leave. When Dev says he doesn’t even have money Noina gives him cash.
Suchi comments on how Dev is taking advantage of her. Noina confidently says no one can take advantage of her. She calls Dev her pawn saying he will dance according to her instructions. She reveals her plan to control Dev because he is Hemant’s grandson and Hemant always supports Tulsi and Mihir. By controlling Dev she believes she can strike back. She proudly says she will now control everyone the way Tulsi once did.
Pari is trying to chase Garima and Garima bumps into Hrithik. He play with her to and Pari becomes happy to see Hrithik smiling.
Mihir arrives home and receives a call from Baapji leaving him shocked. The family panics assuming it is about the loan installment since the house is mortgaged. Noina reminds Mihir that she had advised him to ask for more time.
When Mihir answers the call on speaker Baapji scolds him for not answering calls earlier. Mihir explains that business hasn’t been going well. Surprisingly Baapji says he called to invite Mihir and his entire family to his granddaughter’s wedding and insists that Tulsi must come first. He says business matters can be discussed after the wedding and ends the call.
Mihir feels a big problem has arisen but Noina feels relieved and says there is no issue. She believes this is a good opportunity to ask for more time to repay the loan and decides that everyone should attend the wedding.
Shantiniketan at Risk
Gayatri says Noina can’t go. Noina responds casually saying she is Mihir’s fiancé and he is getting divorce with Tulsi. Gayatri warns her that if Baapji finds out about Mihir and Tulsi’s separation or Mihir’s relationship with Noina Shantiniketan will be lost.
Shobha explains that Baapji is very traditional and values principles and traditions more than money. Gayatri insists that Noina should not go and that Mihir cannot go aloneTulsi must accompany him. Noina is left shocked.
Tulsi hesitates saying she cannot lie. Gayatri emotionally explains that Shantiniketan is Tulsi’s home filled with memories and it is now mortgaged. Baapji helped them in difficult times and if Tulsi does not attend the wedding with Mihir they may lose both the house and the chance to repay the loan. She pleads with Tulsi to go to Surat.
Tulsi and Hrithik’s Emotional Reunion
Hrithik says Tulsi should not do anything under pressure. Seeing him Tulsi becomes emotional. Hrithik apologizes admitting that he was so consumed by his own grief that he ignored Tulsi’s pain. He breaks down asking for forgiveness.
Tulsi hugs him and admits that for the first time she realized what it feels like to lose one’s children. She shares her guilt and pain explaining that she thought Hrithik would manage everything forgetting that even grown children need their mother during difficult times.
Hrithik promises that he will always come to Tulsi and Mihir whenever he needs help. He says Tulsi should not compromise for anyone.
Noina tries to downplay the situation saying Gayatri is overreacting. Mihir taunts her saying she has made a joke of family values and traditions. He explains that togetherness is normal for his family and Shantiniketan stands on these values.
Gayatri returns with Hrithik and declares that Shantiniketan will be saved by the one who protected it for years Tulsi.
Angad questions why Tulsi should save Shantiniketan. Vrinda asks him to listen fully. Tulsi calmly explains that she is not doing this for Mihir but for the family. She reminds that she may have left Shantiniketan but Shantiniketan never left her. It is still her home.
Precap: Tulsi looks at herself in the mirror and says her family is in crisis and Shantiniketan is on the verge of collapse. A voice warns her not to sacrifice her self-respect for a relationship Mihir never valued. Tulsi replies that her bond is not just with her husband but with the entire family. When Mihir asks her to come with him Tulsi declares that this decision is not of a wife but of a mother.
