Today’s episode begins with Vikrant spending quality time with Dua. They laugh together and genuinely enjoy the moment. Vikrant encourages Dua to try preparing a dish on her own. She successfully completes the task perfectly and happily breaks the celebratory balloon. Overjoyed with her achievement she hugs Vikrant to thank him. Vikrant unexpectedly feels a deep emotional connection with her.
Dua then wakes up Bunty and says she wants to talk to Neetu to inform her that she has won the first round of the competition. However her phone is switched off. Vikrant offers his phone but Dua initially refuses saying she will call from Mannat’s phone once she arrives. Vikrant asks her if she is also Neetu’s friend. Dua proudly shares that she is Neetu’s favorite that Neetu listens to everything she says eats properly only when she feeds her and loves her a lot. Vikrant silently reflects that Neetu used to listen to him in the same way. He asks if today is Neetu’s surgery day. Dua confirms and says that is exactly why she wants to speak with her. Vikrant insists she use his phone.
Bunty questions Vikrant’s sudden concern for Dua. Vikrant replies that since her parents are not here someone has to care for her. Dua finally takes his phone and calls Ronnie. Ronnie gets worried seeing Vikrant’s name on the screen and wonders if the truth has been exposed. He feels relieved when he hears Dua’s voice.
Dua asks about Neetu’s health. Ronnie asks how she is calling from Vikrant’s phone. Dua explains that she borrowed it to speak with Neetu. When Neetu comes on the call Dua excitedly tells her about winning the first round. She says she was very worried about her and prayed sincerely for her recovery. She adds that Mannat always says God listens to children’s prayers and since she is God’s favorite her prayer will not be ignored. She promises to visit Neetu as soon as possible. Vikrant becomes emotional hearing his mother’s voice. Dua thanks Vikrant warmly for his help.
Dua’s Sacrifice Leaves Vikrant Thoughtful
Vikrant asks Dua if she joined the competition only for Neetu and not for her own dream. Dua admits it was her dream to participate but she had earlier decided not to because of Vikrant. He asks why she changed her decision. Dua explains she did it for Neetu’s surgery and repeats Mannat’s words that family and friends are more important than money and fame.
Just then Mannat arrives. Vikrant pretends to scold Dua for being late and says that because of her they had to wait reminding her that he does not have much time due to the competition’s responsibilities. Mannat apologizes and thanks Vikrant assuring him that his valuable time will not be wasted. She takes Dua away. Vikrant thinks to himself that Dua is truly a good child.
Yashika Trapped by Mallika and Vishakha
Later Yashika calls her fake parents and angrily scolds them for not releasing the location as instructed. She warns that their payment will be cut. Suddenly Mallika answers the phone. Yashika is shocked hearing her voice and pretends she may have dialed the wrong number. Mallika mocks her change in tone and reveals that Yashika’s fake parents are with her. She threatens to expose Yashika’s fraud to Vikrant unless she comes to meet them immediately at a remote location.
Yashika realizes her entire plan is at risk and decides to handle the situation carefully. She pleads with Mallika not to tell Vikrant and agrees to meet them. After cutting the call Vishakha says Yashika will soon be thrown out of the house. Aishwarya declares that first they will remove Yashika from Vikrant’s life and then deal with Mannat.
Mannat Confront Aishwarya
Meanwhile Dhairya informs Mannat that his flight has landed and he is on his way to Saluja House. He tells her to check an important email before he arrives. Mannat confidently says that whatever the result is she knows Aishwarya is Arzoo.
Mannat stops Aishwarya and asks her to taste a dish prepared for Vikrant’s engagement. Aishwarya fears Mannat may have added something to make her confess the truth. Mannat sarcastically says has not poisoned the food she is not a murderer like her mother. Mannat deliberately provokes her by talking about how she attacked her that day and her ruined wedding with Vikrant. Aishwarya slips and says that Aishwarya had already died before that wedding. Mannat immediately questions how she knows this. Aishwarya covers up by saying Vikrant told her. mannat requests her not to tell Dhairya about their conversation. Mannat says she is upset that Aishwarya died so easily after committing so many sins and that if she had the chance she would have taken revenge she wanted to strangle her with her own hands for all the crimes she committed. She adds that Arzoo only resembles Aishwarya’s face and should not worry.
Aishwarya leaves nervously thinking that Mannat is trying to trap her but it will not work. Mannat waits confidently for the DNA report notification.
When Yashika reaches the location, she finds her fake parents tied up and quickly unties them. Mallika and Vishakha confront her, mocking how easily she got caught. Mallika reminds her that Vikrant hates lies and betrayal and says if he learns the truth, he may even send her to jail. Vishakha adds that jail would be her fate. Mallika offers one condition to save herself Yashika must leave Mumbai forever and never show her face again.
Yashika pretends to be scared but soon changes her tone. She throws Mallika’s phone away when they threaten to call Vikrant. She warns them not to treat her like a small pawn in their game. She reveals that she is tired of pretending to be good and declares that they are not capable of handling this game. She boldly calls out Aishwarya Rai Singh to come out saying she knows she is hiding nearby.
Mannat’s DNA Shock
Mannat finally opens the DNA report and is shocked to see it is negative. Dhairya arrives and both are stunned. Mannat insists something is wrong and that Aishwarya’s reactions proved she is hiding something. Dhairya says this was their last solid proof and it has proven them wrong. Mannat suggests the DNA samples may have been tampered with but Dhairya argues that he personally handled them at the lab. He still offers to conduct another test if she wants. Mannat feels confused wondering how Arzoo’s face could resemble Aishwarya so closely if it is just a coincidence.
Yashika’s Big Revelation
Yashika accuses Aishwarya of abandoning one daughter at birth and planning to harm another. Vishakha says Yashika has gone mad like Mannat. Yashika threatens that Aishwarya’s truth will soon be exposed to Mannat and Dhairya.
Yashika reveals to Mallika and Vishakha that the DNA report Mannat has is fake. In a flashback it is shown that Yashika switched the DNA samples. She explains that Dhairya tricked Kumar to keep Vikrant and Aishwarya busy downstairs but she managed to save Aishwarya by replacing the sample caps.
She warns that if she tells Mannat and Dhairya the truth getting another DNA test done will not be difficult. She demands that Aishwarya stay hidden she will expose everything.
Precap: Aishwarya asks Yashika about her next move. Yashika says Dua is Mannat’s biggest weakness and if they harm Dua Mannat will be forced to leave in fear. Meanwhile.Dhairya plans that during Holi they will mix Bhang in the drink and once Aishwarya consumes it she will reveal the entire truth herself.
