The episode begins with the iconic title song of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ taking viewers on a nostalgic journey through the lives of the Virani family.
The scene opens in the Virani house. Tripti is anxiously waiting for someone. Just then, the jeweler walks in. Tripti immediately confronts him, saying, “You are coming now? If you had told me, at least I wouldn’t have been so worried.” She then asks him to hand over the jewelry.
Nearby, Tulsi, dressed in a simple yellow saree, overhears this and looks concerned. As Tripti asks for the jewelry, the jeweler looks utterly confused. Tulsi steps in and says, “Jewelry? I have already given it to him.” The jeweler is shocked and replies, “What are you joking about? I have just arrived!” He explains that he was delayed because he had to make a delivery at Mr. Khurana’s house.
Tulsi, looking perplexed, asks him, “But you came in the afternoon, didn’t you?” She insists that she sent the jewelry for him with Tanya. The jeweler is adamant that he did not come to the house earlier. He asks in confusion, “But when I never came here, who did you give the jewelry to?”
Tripti, now agitated, tells the jeweler to wait and angrily asks Tulsi to come with her. She confronts Tulsi directly, “What is this joke, Ma? Where is the jewelry?” Tulsi, with a firm but worried expression, replies, “I told you, Tripti, I have given the jewelry.” She explains the sequence of events: “I was praying when Tanya came and told me that the jeweler had arrived. I couldn’t get up in the middle of my prayers, so I gave the jewelry to Tanya to give to him.” She adds that Tanya took the jewelry from her cupboard herself.
Just as the confusion peaks, Tanya walks into the living room, along with other family members. Seeing everyone, Tanya asks Tulsi what she is saying. “I took the jewelry from you? But when?” she asks, looking completely baffled. Tanya vehemently denies taking any jewelry and says she knows nothing about it, leaving Tulsi and the entire family in a state of shock and suspicion.
Review
This episode masterfully builds suspense and re-introduces the classic family drama that ‘Kyunki’ is known for. The central plot revolves around a simple misunderstanding that quickly spirals into a major accusation, creating a web of doubt and mistrust. Smriti Irani’s performance as Tulsi is, as always, the anchor of the show. Her portrayal of a woman caught between her conviction and the disbelief of her family is powerful. The tension between Tripti and Tulsi is palpable, setting the stage for future conflicts. The episode does an excellent job of creating a ‘whodunnit’ mystery – did Tanya lie, did Tulsi misremember, or is there a third person involved who impersonated the jeweler? The pacing is tight, and the cliffhanger ending leaves the audience eager to find out the truth behind the missing jewelry.
Recap Points
- Tripti confronts the jeweler for being late to pick up the jewelry.
- A major confusion arises when the jeweler denies having visited the house earlier.
- Tulsi reveals that she believes she already gave the jewelry to the jeweler via Tanya.
- Tanya arrives and completely denies taking any jewelry from Tulsi, accusing Tulsi of lying.
Plot Twists
- The jeweler who was expected to pick up the jewelry claims he never came to the house earlier.
- Tulsi accuses Tanya of taking the jewelry from her to give to the jeweler.
- Tanya flatly denies the accusation, turning the suspicion back on Tulsi.
Predictions
- Someone has impersonated the jeweler to steal the valuable jewelry, and this was a well-planned theft.
- Tanya might be innocent, and another family member or an outsider could be the real culprit who manipulated the situation.
- This incident will cause a significant rift in the family, with members taking sides and questioning Tulsi’s credibility.