The Chavan family greets Neil’s relatives warmly at the wedding venue. Omi offers them snacks, explaining they won’t get to eat once ceremonies begin. As waiters circulate, whispers spread – why isn’t Juhi ready yet? When Neil’s family asks Deepali about the delay, she laughs it off: “Brides these days take forever!” Prachi offers to check on Juhi, but Sonali stops her. “It’s bad luck for groom’s family to see the bride first,” she insists.
Elsewhere, Teju confronts Aditi about Juhi’s disappearance. Aditi stammers, “Maybe she found out Neil originally wanted to marry you…” Teju’s eyes widen as memories click into place.
The priest calls for the groom. Neil’s family leads him to the wedding altar, chuckling about how shy he used to be. Teju wonders aloud how Juhi believed Neil loved her all this time. When Neil’s relatives ask about Satish, Omi claims he went to get kanyadaan items. His nervous sweating makes Bhushan joke, “Is the heat getting to you?”
As the priest summons the bride, Satish’s car breaks down en route. He calls Omi: “Don’t worry, I’ll fix this,” then stops at a temple to pray. Meanwhile, Prajakta hurries Teju to get ready. Teju frantically texts Juhi: “Please come back!” Guests begin murmuring – is the bride missing? Neil’s family demands answers. Omi wipes his brow. “She’ll be here soon!”
Deepali finds Teju still unprepared. “Hurry! Our family’s honor is at stake!” she scolds. Neil’s relatives grow suspicious, questioning Sonali. Omi sends Lakshmi to check on the bride. Her odd reply – “Preparing the bride again” – confuses everyone.
Prachi whispers to Amruta: “People think Juhi ran away.” Amruta shakes her head. “She was excited for this wedding!” But Prachi insists she heard the rumors. Amruta decides to wait five more minutes before taking action.
The priest warns: “Five minutes left for the auspicious time.” Bhushan tells Omi firmly, “No bride, we leave.” Neil’s family now senses something’s wrong as tension fills the air. Suddenly, Teju appears – dressed as a bride! Mukta covers her face with a veil and guides her to the altar. As the “bride” arrives, relieved smiles break out among the guests.
NEXT EPISODE
At the mandap, Neil comes to terms with the fact that he cannot marry Juhi. At that moment, Teju lifts her ghoonghat, revealing that she is the one sitting as the bride. Outraged, Bhushan lashes out at the Chavan family for deceiving them and instructs Alok to start the car. Just as they prepare to leave, Neil steps in, saying he has something important to confess.
