Mangal Lakshmi 17th January 2025 Written Episode Update
Mangal dances freely on the dance floor, and Adit joins her after noticing her happiness. Their joy encourages others to join in, creating an energetic atmosphere. Isha shares the moment with Kusum via a video call, spreading cheer to the family, who also begin to dance. Meanwhile, Sowmya, irritated by the joy, secretly adds powder to Kusum’s water when Kusum faints. Kusum recovers but unknowingly drinks the tampered water, and Sowmya smirks, planning to use Kusum to drive a wedge between Mangal and Adit.
An intoxicated Adit expresses his happiness to Mangal and admits feeling uneasy about a gift Steve gave her. Mangal reassures him that not all relationships are bad, and Adit apologizes for his past mistakes, holding her hands. Their emotional moment is interrupted by laughter from onlookers, embarrassing Adit, who walks away. Realizing Mangal isn’t following, he searches for her and finds her. He takes her to her room, where a tender moment ensues as he holds her after she stumbles, but the sound of a breaking vase jolts them. It’s revealed to be Sowmya’s dream, and she wakes up frustrated.
The next morning, Adit finds Mangal sleeping outside and brings her inside. They share a sweet, playful moment. Meanwhile, Sowmya sneaks out to meet a stranger and party. Later, Mangal cryptically tells Adit they did something Sowmya couldn’t. Realizing they spent the night together, Adit asks her to forget it.
At a charity event, Umesh is hesitant to stay because of Jia, the chief guest, but Lakshmi convinces him to remain. Jia, startled by mysterious voices, leaves in a panic, tarnishing her reputation. Lakshmi delivers prasad to Karthik, who is reminded of her when he sees a kite.
Back home, Mangal starts packing, feeling misunderstood by Adit. Meanwhile, Sowmya spikes Kusum’s tea, but Shanti unknowingly switches the cups, leading Kusum to drink it again. Kusum feels dizzy and steps out for air, where Sowmya pushes her. Later, Adit and Mangal return to find Kusum unconscious, with Sudhesh and Shanti bringing her inside. Kusum asks them to keep her condition secret, but Mangal grows suspicious.
Mangal joyfully reunites with her children, while Sowmya, envious, retreats to her room. Akshat, holding both his parents’ hands, asks Mangal for his gift. Mangal shows her trophy to Kusum, who hides her weakness and goes to prepare tea. Concerned, Mangal asks Shanti about Kusum but learns nothing. She finds Kusum in the kitchen and begins suspecting that Kusum is upset, possibly due to her and Adit’s relationship.
