The episode begins with Jagriti talking to Sooraj. She asks him if he remembers everything that happened last night. Sooraj, looking a bit tired, confirms that he remembers everything, even though he was drunk. Jagriti seems relieved and a little happy at first. She then clarifies, asking if he remembers “everything,” and Sooraj confirms again. However, when Jagriti hints at her confession of love, Sooraj quickly changes the topic, telling her to go and do her pooja.
As Sooraj walks away, Jagriti is left alone with her thoughts. She smiles to herself, believing he remembers her confession. But her happiness quickly turns to sorrow and confusion. She realizes that if Sooraj truly remembers her telling him her feelings, his lack of reaction means he doesn’t feel the same way. She looks utterly heartbroken by this thought.
Just then, Akash enters, calling her “Jaggu.” He starts praising her, but with a sarcastic tone. He tells her that by choosing him to take over their father’s legacy, she has proven how sharp her mind is. He mocks her, saying it’s no surprise she’s an IPS officer. Jagriti, however, is not fooled. She confronts him, revealing the real reason she chose him. She explains that their father’s position is mired in crime, smuggling, and blood, and she doesn’t want the innocent Sooraj to be tainted by it. She chose Akash because she knows he is capable of handling the dirty business, implying she did it to protect Sooraj. Akash is left stunned by her revelation.
Jagriti continues, exposing Akash’s lies. She tells him she knows he was only pretending to be drunk the night before. A flashback shows a drunk Sooraj making a scene, while Akash tells Jagriti that she and Sooraj are not a match. Jagriti accuses Akash of trying to manipulate her and Sooraj for his own gain. Caught in his lie, Akash changes his tune. He apologizes profusely, claiming his past actions were childish. He insists that he has matured and is now ready to take on the family’s responsibilities. He begs her for forgiveness with folded hands. But Jagriti is not convinced. After a tense moment, she slaps him across the face and warns him not to underestimate her, reminding him that she knows his tricks and will not hesitate to put him in his place. As she walks away, Akash’s apologetic expression twists into one of pure rage. He mutters to himself, vowing that he will never forget this and that he will make her pay for choosing Sooraj over him.
Later, Jagriti is in her room when she receives a call from her colleague, Tejasvi. He informs her that the forensic report for the bullet that hit Kalikant Thakur has arrived. The bullet was fired from a Beretta pistol. Jagriti is visibly shocked, as she knows Sooraj owns a Beretta. This new information makes her extremely worried. She immediately starts searching Sooraj’s room in a panic. She frantically checks his closet and drawers. She then finds a photo album from her IPS training days and, hidden inside, is Sooraj’s Beretta pistol. With trembling hands, she takes the gun, smells the barrel, and her worst fears are confirmed. The smell of sulfur indicates that the gun has been fired recently. She breaks down, unable to believe that Sooraj could be the shooter.
Meanwhile, at the police station, a chaotic scene unfolds. A group of women, including some in burqas, rush in, causing a commotion. They loudly complain about a robbery. Amid the chaos, a woman in a burqa, accompanied by a small child, uses the distraction to sneak into the evidence room. She quickly finds the evidence box related to Kalikant’s case and swaps a watch inside an evidence bag with another one. The watch is the one Sooraj’s friend, Golu, had given him. The scene ends with Jagriti looking at the gun in disbelief and the mysterious woman successfully tampering with the evidence, setting the stage for a major new twist.
Review
This episode of Jagriti was a masterclass in building tension and emotional drama. The confrontation between Jagriti and the two brothers, Sooraj and Akash, was the highlight. The shift in dynamics was brilliantly portrayed. Initially, we see Jagriti’s vulnerability and hope in her conversation with Sooraj, which quickly turns to heartbreak. This was immediately followed by a powerful confrontation with Akash, where Jagriti’s strength and intelligence as an IPS officer truly shine. She completely turns the tables on Akash, exposing his manipulative nature and revealing her true motivations. The performances were top-notch, especially from the actress playing Jagriti, who seamlessly transitioned from hopeful love to determined anger and then to devastating shock.
The major plot twist involving the Beretta pistol was executed perfectly. The forensic report creates an immediate and intense conflict for Jagriti, who now has to suspect her own husband. The episode does a great job of planting seeds of doubt and creating a compelling mystery. The final scene at the police station, with the evidence being tampered with, adds another layer of intrigue and suggests a larger conspiracy at play. The pacing was excellent, keeping the audience hooked from start to finish. Overall, it was a gripping episode that has set up an intense and emotional storyline for the coming weeks.
Recap Points
- Jagriti confronts Akash, revealing she chose him to protect Sooraj from their father’s corrupt legacy.
- Jagriti learns the bullet used to shoot Kalikant Thakur came from a Beretta pistol.
- She finds Sooraj’s Beretta pistol, which has been recently fired, making him a prime suspect.
- A mysterious woman in a burqa tampers with evidence related to the shooting case at the police station.
- In a separate political plot, Kalindi is nominated to take over KK Thakur’s ministerial position, a decision that Sooraj and Akash challenge.
Plot Twists
- Jagriti reveals she didn’t choose Akash out of support, but to shield Sooraj from their family’s criminal activities.
- The bullet that shot Kalikant matches the type of gun owned by Sooraj.
- Sooraj’s gun has the smell of sulfur, indicating it was recently used.
- Crucial evidence, a watch, is swapped in the police evidence room by an unknown woman in a burqa.
Predictions
- Jagriti will be torn between her duty as an officer and her love for Sooraj, forcing her to investigate him for the shooting.
- Akash will use the suspicion on Sooraj to his advantage, trying to frame him completely and win Jagriti’s trust.
- The woman in the burqa is part of a larger conspiracy to frame Sooraj, and her identity will be a key part of the upcoming mystery.