TLDR;
This episode centers on Nandini, who faces constant humiliation and accusations from her in-laws. Despite their attempts to demean her, Nandini's integrity and cleverness shine through. Key moments include Sumitra standing up for Nandini, Nandini taking on the role of her own mother during a ritual, and Kamya's failed attempts to frame Nandini for theft.
- Nandini faces mockery and humiliation from her in-laws.
- Sumitra supports Nandini and defends her honor.
- Nandini cleverly navigates challenges and maintains her dignity.
- Kamya's schemes to discredit Nandini backfire.
Sumitra Defends Nandini's Nobility [0:07]
The scene opens with Sumitra scolding the family for mocking Nandini, who recently saved Aakash. She emphasizes that nobility is more important than wealth or education, qualities that Nandini possesses. Sumitra expresses her disappointment in the family's behavior, asserting that they should be ashamed of themselves for looking down on others. She then calls Nandini to her side, showing her support and apologizing for the family's actions, asking her to forget the incident and call Aakash for the next ritual.
Aakash's Reluctance and Nandini's Plea [1:38]
The family members bet on whether Aakash will attend the next ritual, given his humiliation over marrying Nandini. When Nandini goes to call him, Aakash refuses to come down, citing his repeated humiliation. Nandini pleads with him to come for his grandmother's sake, but Aakash is unmoved by her emotional appeal. Nandini then invokes a lesson from her grandfather about choosing honor over anger, reminding Aakash that his grandmother's honor is at stake.
Nandini Acts as Her Own Mother [4:08]
During the preparations for the next ritual, it's revealed that Nandini, being an orphan, lacks a mother to perform a specific gifting ceremony. Sumitra steps in and declares that she will act as Nandini's mother, ensuring the ritual can proceed. She takes the golden needle and gives it to Aakash, instructing him to continue the ritual, thereby resolving the issue and showing her support for Nandini.
Kamya's Attempt to Burn Nandini's Saree [5:56]
Kamya instructs someone to set Nandini's saree on fire during the ritual, hoping to create chaos and humiliate her. However, her plan is discovered by a child, who reveals Kamya's malicious intent. Nandini expresses her frustration and inability to continue enduring the constant torment. An elder interprets Nandini's departure as a bad omen, suggesting the marriage won't last, but Sumitra dismisses this and urges Aakash to complete the ritual.
Vikas's Arrival and Forced Dance [9:30]
Kamya plots to further humiliate Nandini, while Aakash invites Vikas, Nandini's former partner who had previously abandoned her. Nandini is visibly upset by Vikas's presence, but Aakash claims he invited Vikas to show him that he has been punished for his past actions and regrets them. Later, Jyoti and Kamya pressure Nandini to dance, intending to mock her. Despite her reluctance, Nandini agrees to dance with Aakash for his grandmother's sake and surprisingly dances well, earning applause.
Blouse String Incident and Kamya's Robbery Plan [14:44]
After the dance, Kamya prepares another scheme to shame Nandini. Nandini's blouse string comes undone, causing her distress. Sumitra and Bali quickly assist her. Kamya uses this moment to execute a plan: she deliberately sends Jyoti to her room, knowing that Jyoti will discover a staged robbery. Kamya intends to frame Nandini for the theft, believing it will discredit her in front of everyone.
Nandini Framed for Theft [17:28]
Jyoti discovers the staged robbery and alerts everyone, leading to chaos. Two thieves are caught, and they falsely claim that Nandini hired them to steal, hoping to get rich off her in-laws' wealth. Kamya and others accuse Nandini, emphasizing her poor background and portraying her as a gold digger.
Nandini's Confession and Kamya's Exposure [21:01]
To everyone's shock, Nandini confesses to orchestrating the theft, claiming the thieves are her brothers from the village and that they have committed numerous crimes, including murder, at her command. She asks Sumitra to call the police so she and her "brothers" can be arrested. However, the thieves deny knowing Nandini and claim they are not related to her. Kamya, realizing her plan is about to be exposed, attempts to create a diversion by turning off the lights, hoping the thieves can escape in the confusion.
