Bhagya Lakshmi 25th September 2024 Written Update
Shalu persistently asks Aayush to tell her what’s wrong, but he keeps walking away. Frustrated, she finally makes him swear on her life. Aayush stops and asks what she wants to know. Shalu, feeling hurt, asks if he would never talk to her without making her swear. She wonders aloud if she’s done something wrong. Aayush tries to explain that it’s not her fault, but he struggles to find the right words. Shalu encourages him to speak from his heart, to express what he’s feeling. Aayush finally blurts out that they shouldn’t be good friends anymore and should keep things more casual like everyone else. Shalu is shocked, asking why he’s saying this and if he’s just deciding everything on his own. She says she’s been worried about him since last night, and now he’s acting like their friendship doesn’t matter. She insists she has just as much right in this friendship as he does. Aayush, upset, tells her that whenever he tries to be a good friend, she gives him attitude. Shalu denies it, but Aayush walks away angrily, leaving her emotional.
Aansh, who has overheard their conversation, steps in and apologizes for eavesdropping. He advises Shalu to give Aayush some time, saying Aayush is still immature, like a child in a man’s body. Shalu, still upset, walks away, telling Aansh that she doesn’t need him to explain Aayush to her. Aansh follows, reminding her it’s a day of celebration and there’s no need to be angry.
The band enters the house, playing drums, and Aayush joins in the celebrations. Pretending to be cheerful, he closes his eyes and chants in praise, eventually dancing with the children. Rishi and Aayush dance together, and then Aayush dances with Lakshmi, who feels nervous whenever Rishi is near. Aayush accidentally holds Shalu’s hand while dancing, but quickly lets go, realizing what he’s done. Neelam notices Rishi dancing with Lakshmi and feels tense, while Malishka watches heartbroken.
Panditji announces it’s time for the Ganpati Visarjan, and Aayush and Rishi lift the idol. Dadi insists that Lakshmi, the true “Lakshmi” of the house, should also take part in the ceremony. Neelam, tense about the situation, is asked to join them as they begin the Visarjan.
Later, Neelam sits with the lawyer to discuss the custody case for Paru. Malishka, curious, asks what’s going on. Neelam explains she doesn’t want Lakshmi to stay in the house but only wants custody of her granddaughter, Paru. The lawyer warns that since Lakshmi has built an image of being the ideal woman—saving lives, including that of the Chief Minister—the judge might allow her to stay. Neelam insists that the lawyer find a way to ensure she gets Paru without having to keep Lakshmi in the house.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi is trying to hang a photo in the corridor when Rishi offers to help, but she declines. Rishi stops to think, and Lakshmi asks what’s on his mind. He asks why she always takes care of everyone else but never thinks about their children. Lakshmi brushes off his concerns, but Rishi presses her, questioning why she can’t decide whether she loves him or hates him. Lakshmi admits that understanding emotions is difficult, which is why their relationship lacked strength. Rishi retorts that she can’t call him a bad person just because she misunderstands his intentions. Lakshmi says he’s been acting nice to her only because the custody hearing is coming up, and he wants to win Paru over. She accuses him of being manipulative, and Rishi, hurt, denies it. They argue, and Rishi walks away frustrated.
Malishka, meanwhile, is in a state of turmoil. When Kiran arrives, Malishka vents about seeing Rishi and Lakshmi growing closer. Kiran tells her she’s misreading the situation, but Malishka refuses to listen and storms off, leaving Kiran praying that Malishka comes to terms with reality.
Back in the house, Lakshmi is serving dinner when Rishi gets up, saying he’s not hungry. Dadi notices the tension between them and asks Lakshmi what’s wrong. Lakshmi, visibly upset, doesn’t answer, but Dadi senses something is wrong.
In the precap, Neelam reminds everyone to behave kindly toward Lakshmi until the court hearing. Aayush agrees, saying it’s the perfect plan. Rishi, however, is frustrated and refuses to eat when Malishka offers him food. In contrast, Lakshmi is seen feeding Rishi and the children with her own hands, much to Malishka’s anger as she watches from the door. Malishka confides in Anoushka, admitting that she can’t bear seeing Lakshmi in front of her any longer.
