Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad 23.06.2025 Episode Update: A War Begins, a Mother is Found
The episode begins at the police station where Katha confronts Viaan shortly after his release. She makes it clear that she got him out not because she thinks he’s innocent, but out of sympathy. “Because of my sympathy, you have been freed today,” she states. Katha admits she had no solid proof to prove his guilt, which is the only reason he is free. She sternly warns him not to reopen his “copy shop,” a derogatory term for his beloved cafe, which she deems an “illegal and immoral” business. She vows to ensure it stays shut permanently.
Viaan, initially surprised, becomes furious. “Don’t say a word about my cafe!” he warns, pointing a finger at her. Katha refuses to be silenced, explaining her only goal is to protect the college’s culture and environment, which she believes he and his friends have ruined. She introduces herself as Katha Kumari Rathi, the representative for all female students, and brings up a past incident at the Marudhara Utsav that brought shame to a woman. A heated argument ensues until a police officer tells them to quiet down. As Viaan’s friends pull him away, he glares at Katha. “I’ll see you,” he threatens, adding, “The war has just begun. You’ve only seen the trailer.” He walks away, leaving Katha looking determined.
Later, Viaan and his friends arrive at the grand Jindal family home. They are stopped at the entrance by Viaan’s stern grandfather, who holds a prayer thali. Viaan’s grandmother, Rukmini, expresses her worry that he has been out all night without food, but her husband silences her. In a deeply sarcastic gesture, the grandfather performs a welcoming ritual, showering Viaan with flower petals and taunting him. He compares this welcome to one he gave years ago to someone who disgraced the family and left—clearly referring to Viaan’s mother. He mockingly calls Viaan the heir to Om Jindal Pharma, saying he has brought pride to his mother by returning from jail. Viaan defiantly tells his grandfather to say what he wants, but he promises to bring his mother back to the house one day. He then storms inside, leaving his family shocked and his grandfather seething with anger.
In the next scene, Katha returns to her modest home’s courtyard, filled with beautiful plants. Her uncle greets her, worried about her being late. Just then, their nosy neighbor, Mangla Kaki, arrives to stir up trouble. She taunts Katha, revealing she heard about the incident where students threw cow dung on her for making accusations against a famous chef. Katha’s sister, Naina, tries to defend her, but Mangla continues her tirade, comparing the sisters and claiming they both bring shame to the family. Katha, though visibly hurt, tries to protect her family from worry. She lies, saying she was just at the library and went to buy a new plant.
The episode then cuts to a light-hearted scene of Viaan’s friends in the kitchen, comically trying to bake him a cake by following a social media tutorial. Their chaotic attempt ends with a flour explosion, providing a moment of levity amidst the drama.
The mood shifts back to intense emotion as Viaan sits alone in his room, heartbroken over his cafe being shut down. He receives a call from his private investigator. The investigator delivers stunning news: he has found Viaan’s mother. Overwhelmed, Viaan learns she is living in an old-age home in Pokhran. Tears of shock and relief stream down his face as he processes the information. He immediately decides to go to Pokhran the next day. The episode ends with the investigator, a man in a trench coat and hat, locking up Viaan’s cafe. He confirms the news to Viaan over the phone, unaware of the emotional storm he has just unleashed.
In the preview for the next episode, the conflict escalates. The grandfather announces he is arranging Viaan’s marriage, but Viaan declares he will only marry a girl of his mother’s choosing. The grandfather, furious, says no one would marry their daughter to a mere “bawarchi” (cook). In a surprising twist, the grandfather is later seen at a function where he recognizes Katha, introducing her as the niece of his acquaintance, Mohan Suvarni, hinting at a potential arranged match between the two rivals.
- Katha reveals she got Viaan released from jail due to lack of evidence and warns him to keep his cafe closed.
- Viaan and Katha declare war on each other, with Viaan promising that she’s only seen the ‘trailer’.
- Viaan’s grandfather sarcastically welcomes him home, revealing a deep-seated grudge against Viaan’s mother who abandoned the family.
- The private investigator gives Viaan the shocking news that his mother has been found and is living in an old-age home.
- It is revealed that Katha was the one who had Viaan arrested, but he was released because she couldn’t produce enough evidence against him.
- Viaan’s grandfather’s bitterness stems from his daughter-in-law (Viaan’s mother) leaving the family, a pain he now directs towards Viaan.
- Viaan’s long-lost mother is found, but her circumstances are tragic, as she is living in a retirement home.
- Viaan will immediately travel to Pokhran to find his mother, leading to an emotional and potentially difficult reunion.
- The grandfather will likely try to arrange a marriage between Viaan and Katha, unaware of their intense rivalry, which will create explosive drama.
- Katha will continue to face backlash at college and in her neighborhood for her public stance against Viaan, putting more pressure on her and her family.