The episode begins in the magnificent ice palace where Parul is on her knees, crying and pleading with the formidable Tushar Daitya. He asks her if she wants to get her brother, Champa, back. Through her tears, Parul confirms that finding her brother is the very reason she has traveled so far. Tushar Daitya then asks what else she desires, telling her to speak without hesitation.
Parul, looking up with profound emotion, makes a series of selfless wishes. She asks for all the ice in his deathly kingdom (Mritupuri) to melt away, transforming it into a vibrant land of green grass and colorful flowers. She wishes for the air to be filled with the songs of colorful birds and the fluttering of butterflies. Her greatest desire is for life to return to this desolate place. Tushar Daitya and a hiding Mallika are both stunned by her altruism. Parul continues, wishing for the wall between Mritupuri and the Land of Happiness (Anandbhumi) to crumble. She asks for all the cursed robot-humans to be returned to their natural forms, so the people of Anandbhumi no longer suffer the curse of turning into robots when they cry. Her final wish is for Tushar Daitya himself to become a good person, free from the fear he inspires, so that he too can experience joy and laughter with everyone.
Shocked, Tushar Daitya asks if she has no desires for herself. Parul smiles serenely, explaining that the happiness of others is her own happiness. Moved by her pure heart, Tushar Daitya agrees to grant all her wishes and promises to take her to see her brother the next morning. However, he hesitates, cryptically stating there is something he cannot tell her. He then abruptly turns and leaves, leaving Parul confused and calling after him.
Meanwhile, Mallika is furious. Her plan is failing as the “foolish” Tushar Daitya has been won over by Parul. She worries that if they marry, he will give Parul the powerful Champa flower, thwarting her own ambitions. She resolves that this cannot be allowed to happen.
Later, Parul is in her ice-themed room with Rupai, the boy in the mouse costume. She is still pondering the secret Tushar Daitya mentioned. The other enchanted objects in the room—the chandelier, the clock, the vase, and the lamp—all gently urge her to sleep, reminding her that she needs to be rested to finally meet her brother. Filled with hopeful anticipation, Parul lies down on the ice bed.
In another part of the palace, Mallika tries to decipher Tushar Daitya’s secret. A flashback takes her back 18 years to her first visit to Mritupuri. She was in an ice cave, holding the third child of Padmavati, intending to bury the infant. A younger Tushar Daitya appeared and confronted her. She introduced herself as Manimallika, the queen of Suryanagar, and proved her identity with a royal ring. She told him her purpose was to entomb Padmavati’s child. The flashback ends, and though the full connection is unclear, Mallika knows she must act. She decides to seek guidance from her mystical mother, Tantra Mata.
Using a bowl of water, Mallika contacts Tantra Mata, who appears as a reflection. Mallika frantically explains that Tushar Daitya has fallen for Parul and is about to give her the Champa flower. Tantra Mata advises her not to confront Tushar Daitya directly but to stop Parul by turning her into an animal before she can reach the flower. Mallika points out that she cannot use her magic without looking into Parul’s eyes, which would reveal that she is not a robot. Tantra Mata hints at another way.
Elsewhere, Tushar Daitya is in his throne room, visibly distressed. An enchanted hourglass asks him the cause of his sorrow. Tushar Daitya laments that Parul is not yet ready to marry him, even though she is the only one who can free him from his long-standing curse. The hourglass suggests he tell Parul the truth, but Tushar Daitya fearfully refuses, believing she will abandon him if she knows his secret. The episode ends with Tushar Daitya trapped in his lonely turmoil.
Review
This episode was a mix of high emotion and intriguing plot developments. Parul’s character shines brightly with her absolute selflessness, a classic trope in fairy tales that is executed beautifully here. Her wishes are not for personal gain but for the restoration of an entire kingdom and the well-being of its cursed inhabitants, including the antagonist, Tushar Daitya. This elevates her from a simple damsel in distress to a truly noble heroine.
Tushar Daitya’s character gains significant depth. We see that he is not just a monster but a cursed being, tormented and lonely, who is genuinely moved by Parul’s purity. His internal conflict between his desire for freedom and his fear of revealing his true nature to Parul adds a compelling layer to his character. The mystery of his curse and its connection to Parul is the central hook of the episode.
Mallika’s role as the schemer is predictable but effective. Her desperation and her consultation with Tantra Mata set up the next major conflict. The flashback to 18 years ago was a fantastic piece of storytelling, connecting past events to the present and hinting that Mallika’s history with Tushar Daitya is far more complex than it appears. The episode successfully builds suspense, leaving viewers eager to discover Tushar Daitya’s secret and to see how Mallika will try to stop Parul.
Recap Points
- Parul makes a selfless wish to Tushar Daitya to restore his icy kingdom and its inhabitants.
- Tushar Daitya agrees to Parul’s demands and promises to take her to her brother but hints at a dark secret he cannot reveal.
- Fearing Parul will get the Champa flower, a desperate Mallika consults with Tantra Mata for a new plan to stop her.
- Tushar Daitya is revealed to be under a curse that only a selfless girl like Parul can break by marrying him.
Plot Twists
- Parul’s wish is not for herself but for the happiness of everyone in Mritupuri, including Tushar Daitya.
- A flashback reveals Mallika met a younger Tushar Daitya 18 years ago when she came to Mritupuri to get rid of Padmavati’s child.
- Tantra Mata’s plan is not to kill Parul, but to turn her into an animal to prevent her from reaching the Champa flower.
Predictions
- Tushar Daitya’s secret is that his curse can only be broken by marrying a truly selfless girl, and telling her this truth would make her actions selfish, thus nullifying the cure.
- Mallika will find a way to use her magic on Parul indirectly, perhaps by enchanting an object that Parul will look at or touch.
- Parul’s brother, Champa, is likely the Champa flower itself, or is trapped within it, and freeing him is connected to breaking Tushar Daitya’s curse.