the drama moves from the hospital corridors to the lion’s den as Deepa faces the wrath of the Mahendra matriarch, and a hidden truth about Kanika’s parentage begins to surface.
The Blank Check Confrontation
The episode begins with Rajni Mahendra arriving at the hospital in her signature style. Finding Kartik asleep in a chair next to Deepa, she waits for him to leave before approaching Deepa. Rajni places a blank check on the table, telling Deepa that her “act of innocence” has cost Kartik his reputation. She demands Deepa take the money, move to another city, and never contact Kartik again.
Deepa’s Dignity
In a powerful moment, Deepa tears the check into pieces. She tells Rajni that while she may be poor, her “Shehzaadi” (Kanika) cannot be bought. She asserts that she never asked Kartik to stay; he stayed out of his own humanity. This defiance stuns Rajni, who is used to people bowing to her wealth, and she vows to make Deepa’s life in the city impossible.
The DNA Test Twist
Kartik, suspicious of Bhanu’s sudden claim over Kanika, secretly consults a lawyer and a doctor for a DNA paternity test. However, as he gathers the necessary documents, he finds a hidden file in Deepa’s old belongings. The file suggests that Bhanu was never the biological father, but neither was the man Deepa claimed was her late husband. The mystery of who Kanika’s father actually is becomes the central hook of the episode.
The Climax: The Court Summons
The episode ends with a shock for Deepa. As she prepares to take Kanika home, she is served with legal papers. Bhanu, backed by an anonymous wealthy donor (hinted to be Rajni), has filed for formal custody of Kanika, accusing Deepa of being an unfit mother due to her financial status. The final shot is of Deepa clutching Kanika, looking at Kartik with a mix of hope and heartbreak as he promises to fight the case for her.
Major Highlights
- The Refusal: Deepa rejects Rajni’s bribe, choosing her dignity over financial security.
- Rajni’s Malice: It is revealed that Rajni is secretly funding Bhanu’s legal battle to get Deepa out of the picture.
- The Paternity Mystery: Kartik finds evidence that Kanika’s lineage is not what it seems.
- The Legal War: The story shifts from a medical drama to a high-stakes courtroom battle for custody.
Quick Info: Where to Watch
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar / Disney+ Hotstar
- Episode Focus: Deepa vs. Rajni Mahendra and the start of the custody battle.
Precap for Monday:
Kartik hires the city’s top family lawyer for Deepa, but Rajni threatens to disinherit him if he steps foot in the courtroom. Meanwhile, Bhanu makes a mistake and reveals the name of his “sponsor” to a local journalist. Deepa realizes that to win, she might have to reveal the one secret she promised never to tell—the truth about that fateful night years ago.
