Saru Episode Update: Anika’s Insults Backfire, A Father’s Longing, and a Shocking Revelation
The episode begins with Saru walking into the grand living room, a picture of simple grace in her traditional saree. However, her peace is short-lived as Anika, fuming with anger, confronts her. “Is this a hotel?” Anika sneers, grabbing Saru’s arm and questioning why she keeps returning after so many insults. She shoves Saru, calling her a beggar, but Dadi rushes in to catch and comfort her granddaughter. Anika, however, is relentless, telling Dadi she doesn’t want the “uncivilized girl” in her house.
Fed up with her granddaughter’s arrogance, Dadi delivers a sharp slap across Anika’s face, stunning everyone present, including Anika’s mother, Urmila. Dadi scolds Anika for her shameless behavior and blames Urmila for spoiling her. She apologizes to Saru, wishing Anika had even half of her good qualities. Later, the true villain, Kamini, confronts Saru, calling her a “doormat” that people use to wipe their dirty feet on. In a moment of quiet strength, Saru replies that a doormat’s purpose is to keep the house clean, leaving Kamini seething.
Meanwhile, Ved is lost in thoughts of Saru. He calls his sister-in-law, Purva, and gushes about how his life has changed since Saru entered it. Purva, however, is worried. She knows her mother-in-law, Tara, has other plans for Ved. At the same time, Tara is meeting with a matchmaker, shortlisting wealthy, high-society girls for Ved’s arranged marriage, completely unaware of his feelings for Saru. She is determined that her son will marry a girl of her choosing.
In a deeply emotional parallel, Saru’s long-lost father, Chandrakant, is seen talking to his parents about his missing wife, Saroj, and their daughter. It’s been 18 years, and he misses them terribly. Saru overhears him and is moved to tears, thinking of her own unknown father. When she shows kindness to her grandfather, Chandrakant is struck by her resemblance to his wife. He gifts her a box of anklets, telling her they belonged to Saroj and he has kept them safe for all these years. Neither of them realizes the profound connection they share.
The climax of the episode builds in the car as Chandrakant gives Saru and her friend Phula a ride home. He asks Saru about her parents. When Saru mentions her mother raised her alone and that her father is not in her life, Chandrakant feels an even deeper, unexplainable connection. As Saru rummages through her backpack, a book falls open, revealing a photograph. Chandrakant’s eyes widen in shock as he sees the picture in his rearview mirror. It’s a photo of his long-lost wife, Saroj. The truth is finally on the verge of being revealed, promising a major turning point for everyone.
- Anika’s repeated insults towards Saru result in Dadi slapping her in front of the family.
- Kamini and Urmila threaten Saru, warning her not to cause trouble, while Dadi continues to support her.
- Chandrakant, Saru’s father, gifts her the anklets that belonged to her mother, Saroj, without knowing their true connection.
- Tara begins searching for a bride for Ved, determined to have an arranged marriage for him.
- Chandrakant discovers a photo of his missing wife, Saroj, in Saru’s belongings, setting the stage for a dramatic revelation.
- The man showing kindness to Saru, Chandrakant, is her long-lost father.
- Saru now possesses her own mother’s anklets, gifted to her by her unsuspecting father.
- Chandrakant sees a photo of Saru’s mother, finally getting a clue that Saru is his daughter.
- Chandrakant will confront Saru about the photograph, leading to an emotional reunion and him learning the truth about his daughter.
- Tara’s plan to get Ved married will create a major conflict when Ved confesses his love for Saru.
- Kamini and Anika will use the information about Ved’s arranged marriage to create a misunderstanding and drive a wedge between him and Saru.