The episode, titled “The Price of Truth,” focuses on the fallout of Aniruddh’s demand for a DNA test and a shocking health crisis.
The Public Confrontation
The episode begins with Arshi inviting her friends and a few influential society members to the house. Her goal is to publicly humiliate Jhanak and portray her as a “home-breaker” who is using a child (Moon/Aditi) to claim Aniruddh’s property. However, the plan backfires when Aniruddh enters the room and, instead of supporting Arshi, declares that he is ready to accept all legal responsibilities for Moon if the tests prove his paternity. The socialites begin whispering about the cracks in the “perfect” Bose marriage.
Jhanak’s Ultimatum to Rishi
Rishi approaches Jhanak in private, expressing his desire to leave Aditi and start a new life with her. Jhanak, though deeply in love with him, remains firm in her principles. She tells Rishi that their happiness cannot be built on Aditi’s tears. In a heart-wrenching moment, she asks Rishi to leave the city for a while to let the tensions simmer down. “Our love is a curse for this family,” she says, leaving Rishi devastated.
Bipasha’s Web of Lies
Bipasha and Tanuja realize that Aniruddh is becoming uncontrollable. They decide to manipulate Moon (Aditi) into hating Jhanak. They tell the young girl that Jhanak is trying to send her to an orphanage so she can marry Aniruddh. The innocent child, terrified and confused, has an emotional outburst and locks herself in her room, refusing to speak to even Aniruddh.
The Sudden Collapse
The climax of the episode occurs when Jethu (the family patriarch), overwhelmed by the constant shouting and the threat of a police investigation into the family’s “forged documents,” suffers a massive heart attack. The house falls into chaos. As everyone rushes to Jethu, Arshi points her finger at Jhanak, screaming that she is a “murderer” whose presence has brought death to their doorstep.
Major Highlights
- The Defiance: Aniruddh publicly stands by his decision to find the truth about Moon’s parentage, defying Arshi.
- The Heartbreak: Jhanak rejects Rishi’s proposal to protect Aditi’s marriage.
- The Manipulation: Tanuja and Bipasha poison Moon’s mind against Jhanak.
- The Tragedy: Jethu’s sudden heart attack brings a halt to the DNA test debate and places the blame squarely on Jhanak.
Precap for Tomorrow:
While Jethu is in the hospital, Arshi gives Aniruddh a final choice: either Jhanak leaves the city tonight, or Arshi will file for a permanent divorce and sue him for mental harassment. Meanwhile, Jhanak discovers a secret letter hidden in Jethu’s drawer that mentions her mother.
