The episode opens with a visibly distressed Surekha, frail and using an oxygen mask, frantically packing a suitcase. Savi enters and is shocked to see her, immediately concerned about her health and questioning her actions. Surekha, coughing and agitated, declares she is going to the US to find Riddhi, believing that meeting her daughter is the only way her own health will improve. She hasn’t heard from Riddhi since she left and is extremely worried.
Savi tries to reassure Surekha, stating that Riddhi emailed her and is simply busy with her studies. However, Surekha drops a bombshell, revealing she knows Riddhi isn’t attending college in the US. She angrily confronts Savi, “College nahi jaa rahi aur padhai kar rahi hai woh?” (She’s not going to college, and she’s studying?). She explains that Ishaan (whom she calls Chirag) had secretly gone to the US, visited Riddhi’s college, and found out she wasn’t attending classes. Furthermore, Riddhi hasn’t been answering Ishaan’s calls. Surekha blames Savi’s “laad pyaar” (pampering) for Riddhi’s supposed waywardness and deception. Savi is left speechless and internally conflicted, thinking, “Main kaise bataun ki Riddhi US mein hi nahi hai?” (How do I tell her Riddhi isn’t even in the US?).
Savi retreats to her room, overwhelmed. She then receives an urgent phone call from Neil, Ishaan’s brother, who is using Ishaan’s phone. He sounds stressed and insists they meet immediately, texting her the address of a cafe, “Latte Bean Brew,” and emphasizing the urgency.
At the cafe, Savi anxiously asks Neil why he called. Neil reveals a shocking development: ACP Nitin, who is handling Nagraj’s murder case, now suspects Savi’s involvement. He explains that the ACP had been questioning him about Savi’s whereabouts during the murder. Savi, suspicious, asks if Neil told the ACP everything. Neil defensively states he covered for her, telling the ACP that Savi was merely at the market buying vegetables (he lists them: tindli, gobhi, bhindi, aloo) and, due to her habit of “poking her nose into other people’s business,” she likely stumbled upon the Nagraj incident and tried to intervene, but had no other involvement. After a tense moment and a brief apology from Neil for his earlier harshness, he explains his own grave concern: he is 100% sure that whoever kidnapped Riddhi is also responsible for the murders of Tejaswini (his wife) and Rajat, or at least there’s a strong connection. He points out the pattern: Savi got close to Nagraj, and Nagraj was killed. Now Riddhi is missing. He asks Savi if she received any ransom call or message.
Savi then shows Neil the video message from Riddhi, where a terrified Riddhi is seen in a dark, confined space, pleading, “Bhabhi please mujhe bacha lo… yeh log mujhe maar daalenge…” (Bhabhi, please save me… these people will kill me…). While watching, Neil astutely notices a faint sound in the background. “Yeh awaaz… yeh awaaz suni aapne?” he asks, identifying it as a “Bhajan Mandli” (devotional singing group). He observes that the sound fades in and out, indicating the group was moving. He immediately connects this to the Warkari Palkhi/Dindi, the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi, where devotees travel on foot along highways, including from Nagpur. This becomes a crucial clue, suggesting Riddhi is being held captive near a highway along the Warkari route.
Savi, a devotee herself, understands the significance, recalling that the Warkari yatra has already begun from Nagpur. Neil is confident and mentions he has an ethical hacker friend, Yash, who can track the current location of these Warkari groups. Savi, concerned for Neil’s safety, especially after learning about the ACP’s suspicion, wants to proceed alone. Neil staunchly refuses, reminding her they won their previous “race” (for Riddhi) as a team and will continue to work together.
They get into Neil’s car. Neil calls Yash, who confirms a large Warkari group is just about 1 to 1.5 kilometers ahead of them. Savi urges Neil to drive faster. They soon arrive at a makeshift Warkari resting spot/stall by the roadside. Savi and Neil approach the Warkaris, greeting them with “Jai Hari Vitthal.” Savi emotionally explains that her sister-in-law (nanad), Riddhi, has been kidnapped. She shows them Riddhi’s photograph and then plays the video, pointing out the Bhajan Mandli’s sound. She asks if they passed any suspicious-looking houses or areas. The Warkaris, filled with compassion, readily agree to help. One Warkari woman suggests they can go door-to-door in the vicinity, offering prasad or sprinkling holy water as a pretext to look inside the houses. Just then, a Warkari man remembers a particular locked house from which he heard some faint sounds when they passed by. He mentions he even made a chalk mark outside that house as a “nishaani” (sign). Savi is filled with a mix of hope and trepidation, believing Riddhi might be in that very house.
As she looks towards the idols of Vithoba and Rukmini for strength, her phone rings. It’s Riddhi, crying hysterically. “Bhabhi, main bol rahi hoon… please mujhe bacha lo… yeh log mujhe maar daalenge… mujhe pata chal gaya hai ki aap mujhe lene aa rahe ho,” she sobs, revealing that her kidnappers have overheard her call. Savi tries to calm her, telling her she knows her approximate location and asks Riddhi to send her exact location, assuring her she’s nearby. The call abruptly cuts off.
The scene shifts to Riddhi with her kidnapper, Mardhe, and his goon. Mardhe is furious that Riddhi made a call.
Back at the Warkari camp, Savi is frantic. “Phone cut kar diya… Mujhe lag raha hai ki jo darwaza nahi khola tha na, ussi mein shayad Riddhi hai… Nahi, bas ab bahut ho gaya hai, main Riddhi ko lekar aa rahi hoon, aap yahin par rukiye,” she declares, wanting to rush off. Neil stops her, insisting he will accompany her. Savi argues against it, worried about his safety and the potential repercussions from his mother (Surekha) if something happens to him, recalling Surekha’s previous dramatic reaction when Neil followed Savi to Switzerland. Neil questions if she’s scared of the danger. Savi clarifies she isn’t scared for herself but worries that just like Nagraj, someone close to her could be harmed. Neil emotionally asks, “Toh ab main aapka apna hoon?” (So now I am your own?). Savi, teary-eyed, remains silent.
Returning to the Warkari camp (a slightly earlier moment replayed or continued), Savi explains her plan to the Warkaris. They agree to help by visiting nearby houses in Ganesh Chowk (where their yatra started two hours ago) on the pretext of distributing prasad, sprinkling holy water, or asking to use the washroom, and look for Riddhi (showing her photo again). They will mark any suspicious house with chalk. The Warkaris express their full support, stating that helping others is true dharma and Vithoba will surely help. Savi thanks them profusely.
Meanwhile, Mardhe’s goon informs him that Savi and Neil have arrived and are with the Warkaris, suggesting they might be disguised.
Savi and Neil, under an umbrella in the rain, discreetly approach a small roadside stall near the suspected area. Savi takes a sip of water from a bottle and then splashes some on her face, visibly overwhelmed and trying to compose herself. Neil takes the bottle from her, also splashes water on his face, and then gently wipes Savi’s face with a handkerchief, offering silent support.
The “Kal Dekhiye” (tomorrow’s preview) shows Savi and Neil disguised as Warkaris, carrying tulsi pots on their heads, walking in a procession, and then Savi is shown knocking on a door, presumably the kidnapper’s hideout, looking determined.
This detailed summary covers the key events, dialogues, and emotional shifts within the provided episode clip.
Major Recap Points:
- Neil Discovers a Crucial Clue: Neil, while analyzing Riddhi’s video message with Savi, identifies the sound of a “Bhajan Mandli” (devotional singing group) in the background. He deduces this is likely a Warkari procession (pilgrims walking to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi) and that Riddhi might be held captive somewhere along their route, possibly near a highway.
- Savi and Neil Locate Riddhi with Warkari Help: Acting on Neil’s clue, Savi and Neil reach a Warkari resting spot. They enlist the help of the Warkaris who agree to check nearby houses on the pretext of distributing prasad. A Warkari man points out a locked house from which sounds were heard. Just then, Riddhi manages to call Savi, confirming she’s at that location and is terrified.
Plot Twists & Key Revelations:
- Surekha Knows Riddhi Isn’t in the US: It’s revealed that Surekha is aware Riddhi is not attending her US college, contrary to what Savi had been telling her. This was confirmed by Ishaan (referred to as Chirag by Surekha) who secretly visited the US.
- ACP Nitin Suspects Savi in Nagraj’s Murder: Neil reveals to Savi that ACP Nitin suspects her involvement in Nagraj’s murder and was questioning Neil about her whereabouts during the incident. Neil covered for Savi.
- Neil’s Theory on the Kidnapper: Neil strongly believes that the person(s) who kidnapped Riddhi are also responsible for the murders of Tejaswini and Rajat, or at least there’s a significant connection.
- Riddhi’s Desperate Call from Captivity: Riddhi successfully makes a phone call to Savi from where she’s being held, confirming her location is near the Warkaris and expressing her terror, which is overheard by the kidnappers.
- Warkari Procession as a Key Locational Clue: The background sound in Riddhi’s video being identified as a Warkari Bhajan Mandli becomes the pivotal clue to narrow down Riddhi’s possible location.
Predicted Outcomes (Next Episode/Arc):
- Rescue Attempt and Confrontation: Savi and Neil will likely attempt to rescue Riddhi from the identified house. This will probably lead to a direct confrontation with Mardhe and his goons.
- Savi’s Police Skills vs. Kidnappers: Savi, being a police officer, will use her training and bravery in the rescue attempt. However, the kidnappers are dangerous, so there might be a struggle, and either Savi, Neil, or Riddhi could get hurt.
- Surekha’s Reaction: If Surekha finds out Savi knew Riddhi wasn’t in the US and kept it from her, or if she learns Savi is putting herself in danger, it will lead to significant family conflict and emotional drama.
- ACP Nitin’s Investigation: ACP Nitin’s suspicion of Savi might intensify if she’s found at another crime scene (Riddhi’s kidnapping location), potentially leading to her formal investigation or arrest, complicating matters further.
- Revelation of the Mastermind: The rescue attempt might lead to clues or confessions that reveal who is truly behind Riddhi’s kidnapping and potentially link it back to the murders of Tejaswini and Rajat, exposing a larger conspiracy.