Today’s episode of Parineetii begins at the city hospital, where Parineet lies unconscious in her bed. Rajeev sits beside her, holding her hand, his face filled with guilt and worry. He softly speaks to her, apologizing for not being able to protect her and promising that he will never let any harm come to her again. He vows to find the person responsible for her condition.
Just then, Neeti enters the room, putting on a flawless act of a worried best friend. She approaches Rajeev and places a comforting hand on his shoulder, telling him not to blame himself. She suggests that maybe Pari’s presence in their lives is attracting constant trouble. She subtly tries to poison his mind, suggesting that for everyone’s safety, especially Pari’s, they should perhaps think about moving away once Pari is better. However, Rajeev, in a surprising turn, looks at Neeti with cold eyes. He tells her that he doesn’t need her advice and that her presence is making him uncomfortable. He asks her to leave, leaving Neeti stunned and furious at his unexpected rejection.
The scene shifts to the Bajwa house. Gurinder is seen in the prayer room, performing a pooja for Pari’s quick recovery. Bebe arrives and starts her usual taunts, blaming Pari for all the misfortune befalling the family. She calls Pari a bad omen who has ruined Rajeev’s life. Gurinder, for once, doesn’t stay silent. She defends Pari strongly, stating that Pari is the family’s protector, not its curse. A heated argument breaks out between them, showing the growing divide in the family over Pari and Neeti.
Back at the hospital, Pari stirs in her sleep. She is trapped in a nightmare, reliving the moments of her accident. The flashes are blurry, but one image becomes crystal clear: a distinctive bracelet with a unique charm lying on the ground near her, just moments before she was hit. The image of the bracelet is immediately followed by a blurry vision of Neeti’s face. Pari wakes up with a start, breathing heavily and muttering, “Neeti… Neeti’s bracelet…” Rajeev, who had just stepped back into the room, hears her. He rushes to her side, but misunderstands her words, thinking she is simply asking for her friend. He tries to calm her down, telling her that Neeti was just here and that she should rest.
Meanwhile, a fuming Neeti meets her accomplice, Rakesh. She is angry that their plan failed and Pari survived. Rakesh warns her to be careful, as Rajeev is no longer the naive man he once was and his suspicion is growing. Neeti scoffs at his warning and reveals her new, more devious plan. She tells him that since Pari is weak and traumatized, they will use this opportunity to prove that Pari has lost her mental balance. Her goal is to make sure that even if Pari remembers something, no one in the family will ever believe her words.
In the final scene, Rajeev returns home to pick up some of Pari’s clothes. He enters Neeti’s room to ask her something and finds her jewelry box lying open on the dressing table. His eyes fall on her favorite bracelet, and he notices that the special charm he had gifted her is missing. At that exact moment, he puts his hand in his coat pocket, the same coat he wore on the day of the accident. He feels something small and sharp. He pulls it out, and to his horror, it is the missing charm from Neeti’s bracelet. He remembers finding it on the ground at the accident spot and putting it in his pocket without a second thought. The realization dawns on him. He connects Pari’s murmurs of “Neeti’s bracelet” with this charm. His face fills with shock and betrayal as the episode ends on his horrified expression.
Review
This episode of Parineetii was a masterclass in building tension and moving the plot forward significantly. The pacing was excellent, with each scene contributing to the central mystery. The writers have finally given Rajeev a backbone, and his confrontation with Neeti at the hospital was a much-needed moment for his character’s development. Anchal Sahu (Parineet) did a brilliant job portraying the trauma and confusion, while Tanvi Dogra (Neeti) continues to excel as the cunning antagonist whose mask is beginning to slip. The standout performance, however, came from Ankur Verma (Rajeev). The final scene, which relied solely on his expressions to convey the earth-shattering realization, was executed perfectly. The cliffhanger is incredibly effective, ensuring that viewers will be desperate to see what happens next. The episode successfully planted the seeds of doubt and set up a thrilling confrontation that has been long overdue.
Recap Points
- Neeti attempts to manipulate a guilt-ridden Rajeev at the hospital, but he rejects her and asks her to leave.
- Parineet has a flashback of the accident and remembers seeing a clue: Neeti’s bracelet.
- Rajeev finds the missing charm from Neeti’s bracelet in his own pocket, realizing it was at the scene of the crime.
Plot Twists
- Pari’s subconscious memory surfaces, directly implicating Neeti through her bracelet.
- Rajeev, who was previously unaware, discovers a concrete piece of evidence that connects Neeti to Pari’s accident.
- Neeti reveals her new evil plan is not to harm Pari physically again, but to systematically prove she is mentally unstable.
Predictions
- Rajeev will confront Neeti directly with the bracelet charm, demanding an explanation.
- Neeti will likely cook up a convincing lie, perhaps claiming she lost the charm long ago or that Pari is trying to frame her.
- Pari will struggle to make the family believe her, and Neeti will begin orchestrating events to make her appear delusional, just as she planned.