The episode, titled “The Lion’s Den,” centers on Nawab’s ultimate sacrifice to protect Heer’s reputation and the shocking betrayal within the college board.
The Video Scandal Aftermath
The episode opens with the college campus in a frenzy. Despite Nawab’s efforts to stop the video at the festival, Tina has leaked the photos of Nawab and Heer’s secret village wedding to the university’s anonymous confession page. Heer is summoned to the Dean’s office, facing immediate suspension for “misleading the administration” about her marital status to secure the single-student scholarship.
Nawab’s Bold Claim
Just as the Dean is about to sign the suspension papers, Nawab barges into the office. In a move that shocks both Heer and the faculty, he claims that the photos are “staged” for a local film project he is producing. He produces a fake contract (quickly drafted by his loyal friends) to prove it. While it saves Heer’s scholarship, it puts Nawab in the line of fire for “misusing college property for personal gain.”
Gulab’s Secret Meeting
Back at the estate, Gulab meets with the rival village head, Sukhdev. It’s revealed that Gulab has been the one funding Tina’s antics. Her goal is to create enough scandal that the family patriarch, Bade Thakur, is forced to disown Nawab, leaving the entire inheritance to Gulab’s side of the family. However, Nawab’s younger brother, Arjun, overhears their conversation and records a snippet of their plan.
The Climax: The Midnight Confrontation
The episode ends with a rainy confrontation in the college parking lot. Heer confronts Nawab, asking him why he lied to the Dean. Nawab, soaked in the rain, finally drops his “macho” act and confesses: “I don’t care about my degree or this city, Heer. But I won’t let your dreams pay the price for a marriage you never wanted.” As they share a rare moment of emotional connection, Tina is seen in the shadows, calling the police to report Nawab for “document forgery.”
Major Highlights
- The Fake Film Plot: Nawab creates a lie about a “film project” to save Heer’s scholarship.
- The Recording: Arjun discovers Gulab’s alliance with the family’s enemy, Sukhdev.
- Nawab’s Vulnerability: For the first time, Nawab admits he is protecting Heer out of genuine care, not just duty.
- The Legal Trap: Tina seeks revenge by involving the authorities in Nawab’s fake contract scheme.
Precap for Tomorrow:
The police arrive at the college hostel to take Nawab into custody for questioning. Heer realizes that the only way to save Nawab is to admit the truth—that the marriage is real. Meanwhile, Bade Thakur suffers a heart ailment after seeing the news, and Gulab prepares to take over the family accounts.
