The episode begins with the Bajwa house buzzing with excitement. Preparations for Parineet’s baby shower are in full swing. Parineet, glowing with happiness, helps decorate the living room. Rajeev watches her from a distance, a gentle smile on his face. He walks over to her and helps her hang some flower garlands. “Be careful, Pari. You shouldn’t be straining yourself,” he says softly, placing a protective hand on her back. Parineet reassures him that she is fine and is enjoying preparing for their baby’s welcome.
Meanwhile, Neeti watches them from the top of the stairs, her eyes burning with jealousy and rage. She mutters to herself, “Enjoy all you want, Parineet. This celebration will be your last.” Her eyes drift to the large, ornate chandelier being hoisted in the center of the room. A wicked plan forms in her mind. She recalls the workers mentioning that the main support bolt was still a bit loose and needed final tightening. She decides this is her golden opportunity.
In the next scene, Neeti sneaks into the living room when no one is around. She finds a stool and a wrench left behind by the workers. With trembling but determined hands, she climbs up and further loosens the main support bolt of the chandelier, ensuring it will fall with the slightest disturbance. She imagines the chandelier falling on Parineet and smirks, thinking her problems will finally be over. As she is about to leave, Bebe sees her from a corner but mistakes her actions for helping with the decorations and leaves without saying anything.
Later, the family gathers in the living room. Gurinder asks Parineet to stand in the center so they can begin a small pre-ceremony ritual. Rajeev joins her, holding her hand. They stand directly under the dangerously unstable chandelier. Neeti, hiding behind a pillar, holds a small remote she found, which controls the chandelier’s lights. She knows that turning it on and off rapidly will cause enough vibration to make it fall. She points the remote, a cruel smile on her face, ready to press the button.
Just as Neeti is about to execute her plan, the main door opens, and her mother, Sukhwinder, enters unexpectedly. “Neeti!” she calls out, walking straight into the living room. Everyone is surprised to see her. Sukhwinder, wanting to maintain a facade of caring for the family, walks towards Parineet. “Parineet, my dear! Come, let me give you my blessings first,” she says, pulling a surprised Parineet away from Rajeev and out from under the chandelier. The sudden movement and the slight pull on a decorative rope connected to the chandelier is enough. With a loud creak, the massive fixture crashes to the ground, shattering into a thousand pieces exactly where Parineet and Rajeev were standing moments ago.
The family screams in horror. Rajeev rushes to Parineet, shielding her protectively. “Are you okay, Pari? Are you hurt?” he asks frantically. Parineet is pale and shaken but nods. Neeti is frozen in shock, her plan failing in the most unexpected way. Her mother’s arrival saved Parineet. Rajeev’s eyes scan the room, his expression turning grim. “This was not an accident,” he declares loudly. “Someone did this deliberately!” In the ensuing chaos, one of the maintenance workers approaches Chandrika. He whispers fearfully, “Ma’am, just before this happened, I saw Neeti ma’am near the support fixture upstairs.” Chandrika’s eyes widen in disbelief and she turns to look at Neeti, who is watching their exchange with pure panic on her face. The episode ends on Chandrika’s suspicious gaze fixed on a terrified Neeti.
Review
This episode was a masterclass in building tension. The contrast between the happy baby shower preparations and Neeti’s dark intentions created a constant sense of dread. The pacing was excellent, dedicating enough time to both the sweet moments between Rajeev and Parineet and Neeti’s sinister planning. The performances were strong, especially from the actors playing Neeti and Parineet, who perfectly conveyed their opposing emotions of jealousy and blissful ignorance. The plot twist involving Sukhwinder’s unexpected arrival was a brilliant stroke of irony, making Neeti’s mother the unintentional savior of her arch-rival. It prevents the plot from becoming too predictable. The final scene, with the worker revealing the truth to Chandrika, sets up a fantastic cliffhanger. It finally feels like Neeti’s evil deeds might be exposed, shifting the power dynamic within the family. Overall, it was a gripping and well-executed episode that pushed the story forward significantly.
Recap Points
- Neeti sabotages a heavy chandelier, planning for it to fall on Parineet during her baby shower.
- Just as Neeti is about to execute her plan, her mother Sukhwinder arrives and unknowingly saves Parineet by pulling her away from the danger zone at the last second.
Plot Twists
- Sukhwinder, Neeti’s own mother, foils her plan by saving Parineet’s life completely by accident.
- A worker witnesses Neeti tampering with the chandelier’s supports.
- The witness does not go to Rajeev or the elders, but confides in Chandrika, who has always been quietly observant.
Predictions
- Chandrika will not confront Neeti directly but will start observing her closely to find more concrete proof.
- Rajeev will launch his own investigation into the accident, putting him at odds with Neeti, who will try to cover her tracks.
- This near-death experience will make Parineet more cautious and perhaps less trusting of the people around her.