Today’s episode starts with Dhairya meeting a delivery person. The man tells Dhairya that the item he had ordered has arrived. He explains that its effect is very strong once someone drinks it they will start revealing everything in their heart almost like a live confession. He hands over the bhang to Dhairya and Dhairya pays him the money. After the man leaves Dhairya talks to himself. He says that once this bhang gets mixed in the thandai Aishwarya Rao will end up revealing all her secrets herself.
Holi Celebration Begins
The next day Mannat celebrates Holi with Dua and Dhairya. Meanwhile Yashika applies color to Aishwarya and wishes her Happy Holi and the two hug each other.
Soon Vikrant announces the next round of the cooking competition. He explains that the next stage is the Friendly Round but it will not be easy. He says Arzoo has suggested a unique twist for this round. According to the rules no one will know who is cooking what dish until the round ends. After completing their cooking contestants will present their surprise dish to the judges.
Vikrant then reveals the theme of the round. Each contestant must cook the first meal they ever tasted in life a dish that left the deepest emotional impact on them. He says the dish could be connected to a memory, happiness, or comfort from their past.
Dua Plans Her Dish While Yuvi Watches
Bunty asks Dua what she plans to cook. Dua replies that she will cook something she learned from two people she admires half from Mannat and half from Vikrant. She says Vikrant was once her ideal chef hich makes Yuvi glare at her angrily.
Mannat also asks Dua what she plans to cook and whether she needs any help. Dua confidently replies that she already knows what she wants to make. Bunty notices Yuvi staring angrily at Dua and encourages Dua to defeat him in the round. However Mannat immediately advises Dua that she should not cook with the intention of defeating someone. Instead she should focus only on her hard work and passion for cooking.
Yashika Encourages Yuvi to Cheat
Meanwhile Yashika speaks privately with Yuvi. She tells him that he must defeat Dua in this round at any cost.
Yuvi confidently says she will win because Dua know how to cook properly. Yashika then suggests a cunning idea he should swap his dish with Dua’s dish. Yuvi becomes worried and says that if Vikrant notices the swap he will be furious. Yashika assures him that nothing will happen. She promises to create a distraction so that no one notices and during that moment he can cleverly exchange the dishes.
However she warns him that this must remain their secret and no one should ever find out. Yuvi likes the idea and says that now he will definitely win the round while Dua will lose.
Vikrant’s Words About Dua Surprise Mannat
Later Mannat tells Dua that someone praised her yesterday saying that Dua is talented, hardworking and sincere. Dua becomes curious and asks who said that.
Mannat says she overheard someone saying that Dua does not cook to impress judges she cooks from the heart. According to that person food is not only meant to fill the stomach it should also connect hearts. Dua asks again who said those words. Mannat notices that Vikrant is nearby and listening and it becomes clear that he was the one praising Dua.
Vikrant teases Mannat and asks her why she is secretly listening to other people’s conversations. He jokingly demands that she answer who said those words.
Dhairya Executes His Plan in the Kitchen
As the cooking round begins all contestants start preparing their dishes. Yuvi secretly watches Dua while she cooks and thinks that she may cook well but the dish that the judges will taste will actually be his presentation of her dish.
Meanwhile Dhairya tells Mannat that he is going to the kitchen to ensure everything is fine. Once inside he secretly mixes the bhang into the drink and thinks that somehow he must make Aishwarya drink it so that the truth finally comes out.
Mannat Tries to Distract Aishwarya
Outside Mannat intentionally keeps Aishwarya busy in conversation so she cannot leave easily. She starts asking about stones and aura, pretending she wants to learn more about those topics.
Aishwarya replies that understanding such things requires knowledge and experience and says she will explain them when she has time. Meanwhile Aishwarya keeps checking her phone. Dhairya returns and signals Mannat subtly. Mannat tells Aishwarya they will discuss the matter later.
Aishwarya Prepares for Her Own Plan
Soon Aishwarya reaches the kitchen and sees the cooler that has arrived. She believes that now everything will happen according to their plan. She instructs Mallika to inform the refrigerator delivery person that when she gives a signal the coolers should be moved out immediately.
Mallika becomes irritated and complains that Aishwarya keeps assigning her servant-like tasks while Yashika gets more important responsibilities. Aishwarya scolds her and tells her to stop complaining and complete the work without mistakes.
Yuvi Swaps the Dish
Later when the cooking round ends Vikrant and Aishwarya prepare to taste the dishes. Yuvi becomes nervous because his turn is approaching and he still has not swapped his dish with Dua’s dish. He looks at Yashika who signals him to wait.
Suddenly Yashika pushes a lighting stand making it fall toward Mannat. Seeing the dange Dua screams Mom which immediately draws everyone’s attention. Vikrant rushes forward and saves Mannat just in time. While everyone is distracted and worried about Mannat Yuvi quickly swaps his dish with Dua’s dish.
Dua Accuses Yuvi of Stealing Her Dish
When the dishes are presented Yuvi confidently serves the dish that actually belongs to Dua. Dua immediately realizes something is wrong. She looks at the dish and says that Yuvi has stolen her dish and that the dish he is presenting is the one she prepared.
Yuvi denies the accusation and claims that Dua is lying because her own dish was not good enough. Dua becomes emotional and starts crying.
Vikrant Demands Proof
Mannat consoles Dua and says that the judges will decide fairly. She reminds everyone that the competition is about honesty and reputation. Yashika interrupts and accuses Mannat of threatening them because she already knows that Yuvi is her son and is targeting him deliberately.
Aishwarya also criticizes Dua’s accusation saying she cannot claim someone else’s dish as her own. However Vikrant remembers that in Dua’s introduction video she had prepared the same dish. Realizing there may be truth in her claim he proposes a solution.
He tells both contestants to prepare the dish again in front of everyone. The truth will automatically come out.
Truth Comes Out as Yuvi Fails
Dua immediately starts cooking again. Yuvi refuses and argues that he should be declared the winner immediately. Vikrant firmly scolds him and warns that if he refuses to cook again he will be disqualified from the competition.
Reluctantly Yuvi begins cooking but struggles badly and messes up the dish. Meanwhile Dua calmly prepares the dish perfectly once again everyone applauds her skill and effort.
Precap: Vikrant drinks bhang and becomes intoxicated during the Holi celebration. In his drunken state he starts playing Holi with Mannat and applies color to her.
