The episode begins with high tension as Riddhi and her family, disguised as pest control workers, execute their daring plan to rescue Neel. Outside the police station, a person dressed as a worker helps a seemingly unconscious Sayli into the back of a white van. The worker, revealed to be Riddhi in disguise, lays Sayli down before locking the van and heading into the station. Inside, Neel watches from his cell, filled with anxiety about their risky plan.
Meanwhile, at what appears to be a court, Kanchen is growing increasingly worried. A police officer assures her that security is tight and there’s no cause for concern, but this does little to calm her nerves. She tries calling Sayli, but her phone goes unanswered. She then looks through her contacts and tries to call Riddhi, who is walking through the police station in her disguise. Riddhi sees the incoming call from her ‘Mummy’ but knows she can’t answer without blowing her cover. A frustrated Kanchen is left wondering why no one is picking up her calls.
Kanchen then decides to call her son, Pratham. In his room, Pratham frantically answers, telling his mother that Manjiri has locked him inside. He explains that he’s been trying to reach her, but she cut his call earlier. Kanchen is stunned and furious, realizing Manjiri has betrayed them. She vows to get to the bottom of the situation and immediately heads out.
Back at the police station, Riddhi and her disguised family members enter the main office. They plan to use a gas to make all the officers unconscious. However, their plan starts to unravel when a senior police inspector becomes suspicious. He questions their methods, and another officer points out that one of the workers’ mustaches looks fake. The tension rises as the inspector’s suspicion grows, especially when he notices one of them has a woman’s voice.
The situation escalates when the officer pulls off a fake beard, exposing one of the family members. Realizing they are imposters, the police draw their weapons. The inspector holds a gun to Nani’s head, threatening to shoot. From his cell, Neel watches in horror, screaming for them to stop.
In a shocking twist, Sayli wakes up inside the van. She sees the chaos unfolding inside the station. Instead of helping, she grabs a fire extinguisher labeled ‘Danger: Toxic Gas’. She enters the station, and as Riddhi’s family pleads with the police, Sayli picks up a metal rod. She walks towards Riddhi, who has her back to her. While Neel screams a warning from his cell, Sayli brutally strikes Riddhi on the head, knocking her to the floor unconscious. The family looks on in utter shock at Sayli’s betrayal.
As Riddhi falls, the fire extinguisher she was holding is dropped, and the pin comes loose. It begins spraying the toxic gas, quickly filling the room with a thick, white smoke. Everyone, including the police and Riddhi’s family, starts to choke and collapse. Sayli stands amidst the chaos, a sinister look on her face, watching as her supposed friends and family suffer. The episode ends on a dramatic cliffhanger, with everyone’s life hanging in the balance.
Review
This episode of Jamai No 1 was an absolute nail-biter from start to finish. The writers masterfully built the tension with the high-stakes rescue mission, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The cross-cutting between the police station and Kanchen’s frantic search for answers added to the suspense. The performances were commendable, particularly from the actors playing Riddhi and her family, who convincingly portrayed their desperation while in disguise. However, the standout moment was the shocking revelation of Sayli’s betrayal. It was a well-executed plot twist that no one saw coming, completely changing the dynamics of the story. The episode’s cliffhanger ending, with everyone trapped in a room with toxic gas, was brilliant and ensures viewers will be eagerly waiting for the next installment to see how, or if, they will be saved.
Recap Points
- Riddhi and her family disguise themselves as pest control workers to rescue Neel from the police station.
- Their plan is exposed when the police officers become suspicious of their disguises.
- Sayli, who was thought to be a victim, reveals herself as the villain by attacking Riddhi.
- The episode ends with everyone trapped in the police station as a toxic gas is released.
Plot Twists
- The ‘pest control’ team is revealed to be Riddhi’s entire family in disguise.
- The police discover the disguises, leading to a tense standoff with Nani held at gunpoint.
- Sayli wakes up and is revealed to be the true antagonist, working against the family.
- Sayli knocks Riddhi unconscious and orchestrates the release of toxic gas in the station.
Predictions
- Neel will have to find a way to break out of his cell to save his family from the toxic gas.
- Kanchen will arrive with police backup, but it might be too late to prevent casualties.
- The next episode will reveal Sayli’s motives for betraying Riddhi and her family.