Today’s episode begins with Mihir explaining everything to Parth. He admits that whatever harsh words he said to Tulsi were intentional. He knew that if he had told Tulsi the complete truth about his inner condition how broken he is from within and how he has lost the will to live Tulsi would never have stayed back for competition .Even if he had folded his hands and begged her Tulsi would have walked away.
Mihir says he knows Tulsi very well. That is why he behaved rudely hurt her deeply and made her feel as if he is happier without her. He wants Tulsi to use this pain to make her life stronger and better. He accepts that he wronged her badly but finds some peace knowing that Tulsi will not leave and will participate in the competition ahead. Parth consoles Mihir saying he never imagined Mihir and Tulsi’s love story would end in such heartbreak.
In the chawl Angad worries about Tulsi. He says that the people closest to her always end up hurting her the most. Tulsi never reacts or takes revenge she stays silent and endures everything. Vrinda adds that Mihir had already given Tulsi deep pain in the past and even after that the way he behaved today was cruel. She wonders how many more tears Tulsi is expected to shed.
Pari asks Hrithik if anyone spoke to Tulsi or what she said. Parth admits they did not have the courage to speak to her. Hrithik says he knows Parth is trying to explain but he does not want to meet Tulsi, talk to her, or even face her. He says Mihir made a mistake but why did Tulsi leave all of them? He feels like a loser and says Tulsi knew he was nothing without her yet she still walked away.
Hrithik says he misses Tulsi every moment but does not know where she was all these years. Even if Tulsi comes in front of him now he will not speak to her. Pari reminds him that everyone must take responsibility for their own lives. She understands Hrithik’s anger but also says that she hurt Tulsi so deeply that she could not even face him anymore.
Vrinda tells Tulsi that what Mihir did today was wrong not as a daughter-in-law but as a woman. Tulsi calmly replies that sympathy from a mother-in-law is comforting but one should not criticize a father-in-law so much that it hurts the husband. Tulsi reflects that women spend their entire lives dividing themselves across relationships and while fulfilling every bond life quietly slips away.
Mihir’s Guilt and Gayatri’s Confrontation
Mihir breaks down alone overwhelmed by guilt. He thinks about how after so many years when he finally met Tulsi he lied to her and hurt her heart again. Gayatri enters and Mihir quickly wipes his tears. Mihir asks what happened. Gayatri says the reason she once stayed away is the same reason Tulsi she is close again.
Gayatri asks why Mihir did not bring Tulsi home especially after searching for her for years. Mihir replies that he cannot bring her back because Shantiniketan is no longer worthy of her. The mistakes done to Tulsi in that house can never truly be forgiven. Gayatri reminds him that Tulsi is his wife but Mihir firmly says she is no longer their Tulsi and they have no right over her.
Tulsi’s Broken Dreams
Tulsi shares that she once believed that after six years when she would meet her husband there would be regret in his eyes. She thought their forty years of marriage meant something. Instead Mihir held another woman’s hand so easily as if those forty years had no value.
Tulsi recalls how she had dreamed of a home, a family, children, and Mihir’s success. She gave her entire life to him only to realize it meant nothing to him. That realization shattered her completely.
Mihir tells Gayatri that Tulsi is now independent, strong, and successful. He has no right to drag her back into the past. Gayatri says he should have at least spoken to her properly. Mihir admits he told Tulsi that he has moved on and no longer needs her a lie he told so Tulsi would not look back.
Tulsi reflects that it is good Mihir broke her illusion. She is not running away from relationships she was running from her past and from herself. While searching for herself she met village girls and realized her purpose to ensure no other woman goes through what she did.
Mihir’s Sacrifice For Tulsi
Mihir admits that Tulsi achieved everything on her own strength and if she knew the truth she would never stand against her family in competition. That is why he deliberately provoked her to make her fight and move ahead.
Tulsi tells Vrinda that while managing everyone a woman must not forget herself. She decides to stay and empower those girls so that no one ever crushes another Tulsi again.
Mihir believes Tulsi will win and do extremely well. Gayatri says Tulsi will succeed but Mihir did wrong by hurting her again. Mihir accepts her hatred as his punishment and believes that soon only Tulsi’s work will matter not his name.
Hrithik’s Collapse
Hrithik visits Munni’s office regarding inspection papers. Munni refuses to respond. Hrithik checks the file and realizes it is unsigned. Munni explains that the land for the plant is disputed and permission cannot be granted. Hrithik pleads saying he will resolve the issue.
When desperation takes over Hrithik indirectly hints at bribery. Munni loses her temper and strongly rebuke him saying money does not buy principles. She asks him to leave immediately and never return.
At the exhibition Tulsi and the girls prepare their stall. Tulsi suggests rotating designs daily to maintain curiosity. Hrithik arrives angrily and throws the file. Noina questions him and learns the permission was denied and suggests Ranvijay and Mitali blame Hrithik calling him a failure. Hrithik leaves broken and Mitali follows continuing to insult him. Tulsi witnesses everything silently.
Precap: Hrithik confronts Tulsi for leaving him and in a shocking moment cuts his wrist in an attempt to harm himself. Tulsi is horrified. She confronts Mihir saying he failed as a husband but she believed he would at least be a good father. Mihir questions why Tulsi never called in all these years. Tulsi breaks down seeing Hrithik’s condition.
