The episode is titled “The Truth at the Altar,” focusing on the collapse of the “perfect couple” facade and the emergence of a new family rival.
The Sacred Vows Interrupted
The episode begins during the wedding of Babaji’s granddaughter. As per tradition, the eldest married couple of the clan—Mihir and Tulsi—are called to the mandap to bless the newlyweds by tying the final ceremonial knot. Just as Tulsi reaches for the thread, Noina can no longer contain her jealousy. She walks into the center of the mandap and produces the Divorce Papers she found in Tulsi’s bag, announcing to the entire Surat congregation that the “ideal Virani couple” has been living a lie for years.
Babaji’s Health Crisis
The shock of the revelation causes Babaji to suffer a mild heart attack. The celebration turns into chaos. While the family rushes to assist him, Noina tries to justify her actions to Mihir, claiming she did it for “their future.” Mihir, in a rare moment of cold fury, tells Noina that by attacking Tulsi, she has proven she can never be a part of the Virani legacy. He stays by Tulsi’s side as they help Babaji to his room, ignoring Noina entirely.
The Hidden Adversary
While the family is distracted by the medical emergency, a mysterious man named Aryan Virani (a distant cousin with a grudge) is seen talking to a lawyer in the Haveli’s library. He reveals that since Mihir and Tulsi are legally separated, the Surat Ancestral Property (worth hundreds of crores) cannot stay under Mihir’s sole control. Aryan plans to use the divorce as a legal lever to seize the Haveli and the family’s textile mills in Gujarat.
The Climax: Tulsi’s Final Decision
The episode ends with a private confrontation between Mihir and Tulsi in Babaji’s room. Mihir begs Tulsi to stay for the sake of the family’s reputation and Babaji’s life. Tulsi looks at him and says, “I can pretend for a wedding, Mihir, but I cannot live a lie for a lifetime. The knot was broken years ago; today, the world just saw the frayed edges.” She packs her bags and walks out of the Haveli, leaving the Virani family in a state of absolute uncertainty.
Major Highlights
- The Public Exposure: Noina reveals Mihir and Tulsi’s divorce papers in front of the entire community.
- Babaji’s Collapse: The patriarch’s health fails upon learning the truth about his favorite couple.
- A New Rival: Aryan Virani is introduced as the antagonist who will challenge the family’s property rights.
- The Final Departure: Tulsi refuses to continue the charade and leaves the Surat Haveli, effectively ending her temporary reunion with Mihir.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Tulsi returns to Mumbai only to find that her small apartment has been ransacked. Meanwhile, Noina realizes that Mihir has frozen her access to the Virani accounts as punishment for her stunt in Surat. Aryan Virani arrives at the Mumbai mansion with a court order, claiming his stake in the family business.
