The episode begins with a tearful and injured Vikrant confronting Mannat. He tells her that he knows what she went through wasn’t easy and that he has always come back to her, begging for forgiveness. He confesses his love for her, but she asks him if he can give her what she truly wants. A heartbroken Vikrant says goodbye, leaving Mannat devastated. A poignant song plays over a montage of their memories, showing their happy past, their elopement, a wedding ceremony, and their painful separation, highlighting the depth of their connection.
As Mannat walks away, a storm brews, and the ground begins to shake. Vikrant, standing alone, is suddenly pulled by an unseen force towards a pool of water. Panicked, Mannat rushes back to save him. Mallika also runs towards them in alarm. A flashback shows a pandit prophesying that a couple united under this auspicious moment will have a bond as strong as Shiva and Parvati, and no power in the universe can ever separate them. Mannat manages to pull a dazed Vikrant from the water’s edge, and in the emotional turmoil, they share a passionate kiss. Both have visible injuries from the ordeal.
Mallika arrives and is furious to see them together. She shouts at Mannat to get lost and tends to a disoriented Vikrant, who has a cut on his forehead. Vikrant, seemingly in a trance, grabs his phone and calls someone to cancel all his wedding preparations with Mallika. Shocked, Mallika tries to reason with him, but he is adamant, apologizing and saying their plan has failed. He seems completely lost, with only Mannat on his mind.
The scene shifts to a hospital, where Mannat is anxiously waiting in a corridor. She has a flashback of her adoptive mother, Shruti, who is in dire need of a liver transplant. Suddenly, Aishwarya, the woman from the title card, appears in a wheelchair. She confronts Mannat with a cruel smile, revealing that she holds the consent forms for Shruti’s surgery. Aishwarya blackmails Mannat, stating she will only sign the papers and save Shruti’s life if Mannat agrees to break Vikrant’s heart and leave him forever.
A flashback reveals the shocking truth: Aishwarya is Mannat’s biological mother who abandoned her as an infant on a rainy night. In the present, Mannat is cornered. She confronts Aishwarya, calling her a greedy and hollow mother who is not only blackmailing her but also ruining her other daughter Mallika’s life by forcing a marriage with a man who loves someone else. To save Shruti, a tearful Mannat finally agrees to the cruel deal and signs the consent form. The nurse takes the papers, and Aishwarya is wheeled into the operation theatre. Mannat collapses in the corridor, crying and praying for Shruti’s life, tormented by the sacrifice she has been forced to make.
Next week on Mannat: Mannat confronts a recovered and richly dressed Aishwarya in a garden. In front of a bonfire, Mannat forces Aishwarya to take seven vows, a twisted version of wedding vows. Mannat vows to be Aishwarya’s shadow, promising that if Aishwarya ever breaks her promise to not harm her or Shruti, she will destroy Aishwarya’s entire empire and her life.
Review
This episode of Mannat was an emotional rollercoaster packed with high-stakes drama and shocking revelations. The performances by the lead actors were outstanding, especially in the confrontation scenes. The pain and helplessness of Mannat, the confusion and love of Vikrant, and the cold-hearted cruelty of Aishwarya were portrayed brilliantly. The reveal of Aishwarya as Mannat’s biological mother and the subsequent blackmail plot was a masterstroke, adding layers of complexity to the narrative. The supernatural element of the storm and the prophecy adds an intriguing mythical layer to the love story, suggesting that destiny has a larger role to play. The final confrontation between Mannat and Aishwarya sets up a thrilling new dynamic for the upcoming episodes, turning Mannat from a victim into a woman seeking justice. The episode successfully blended romance, suspense, and family drama, leaving the audience eager for more.
Recap Points
- Vikrant, in an emotional state, cancels his wedding after a supernatural event brings him and Mannat back together.
- Aishwarya is revealed to be Mannat’s biological mother who abandoned her as a child.
- Aishwarya blackmails Mannat, forcing her to break Vikrant’s heart in exchange for signing the life-saving surgery consent forms for Mannat’s adoptive mother, Shruti.
- Mannat agrees to the deal to save Shruti and later confronts Aishwarya, vowing to ruin her if she ever breaks her promise.
Plot Twists
- The major twist is that Aishwarya, the antagonist, is Mannat’s biological mother.
- Aishwarya’s manipulative plan involves using Shruti’s critical health condition to blackmail Mannat into leaving Vikrant.
- Vikrant cancels his own wedding, seemingly under the influence of the destined reunion with Mannat during the storm.
Predictions
- Mannat will now strategically stay close to Aishwarya, making her life a living hell while ensuring Shruti’s safety.
- Vikrant will become suspicious of Mannat’s sudden change in behavior and will try to uncover the truth behind her actions.
- Mallika, feeling betrayed, will likely join forces with her mother Aishwarya to create more trouble for Mannat and Vikrant.