Kotharis taunt Rahi, she blames Anu for her family’s breakdown in Anupamaa

Tonight's Anupamaa episode opens with Anupama and Banku finding out that a popular food reviewer and influencer named Kunal has arrived in Salgonda. Anupama is thrilled on hearing this and explains to Banku how Kunal is known for reviewing restaurants. Banku agrees, saying Kunal is quite famous. Soon, a radio announcement reveals that Kunal is looking to taste his favourite dish and will review the place that impresses him the most.

Hearing this, Anupama immediately decides to cook for him. She recalls how Anuj always believed that a business sometimes needs the right push to grow. With hope in her heart, she feels that this could finally bring customers to Saavi’s cafe.

Elsewhere, Vasundhara questions Anil about the latest updates at work. Anil informs her that the designs created by the new designer are constantly being rejected. He points out that this situation could have been avoided if Vasundhara hadn’t fired Mahi in haste. He criticizes her for making emotional decisions and urges her to stop trusting Gautam blindly. According to him, things would have been different if she had listened to Mahi earlier. However, Vasundhara defends herself, saying she had her own reasons for removing Mahi from the business.

Meanwhile, Anupama reaches the resort where Kunal is staying and asks the security guard to inform him about her arrival. The guard questions whether she has a prior appointment. When Anupama explains that she has brought the dish Kunal was asking for, the guard still refuses to let her in without permission. Determined, Anupama comes up with a clever plan. With the guard’s quiet support, she manages to spread the aroma of her dish so that it reaches Kunal.

At home, Meeta taunts Prem about missing out on a cooking competition because of Anupama. Prem responds that he no longer has any interest in cooking or running a restaurant. Rahi steps in and questions Meeta for constantly discouraging him. Meeta, in turn, tells Rahi to direct her questions towards Anupama instead. Pari supports Meeta, but Meeta asks her not to get involved and focus on her own responsibilities. Raja sides with Prem and apologizes to Rahi. Vasundhara then compares Anupama to a storm that disrupts everything before leaving. Rahi blames Anupama for breaking their family.

Back at the resort, Anupama finally manages to meet Kunal, who tastes the Kuber pak she has prepared and instantly likes it. She requests a few minutes of his time, and he agrees to hear her out.

At the cafe, Digvijay feels disheartened seeing no customers. Banku decides not to reveal Anupama’s plan to him and patiently waits for her return.

Anupama continues to impress Kunal with her cooking. He becomes emotional, saying the taste reminds him of his mother. Taking the opportunity, Anupama requests him to visit and review her cafe. She promises to cook for him personally and asks him to at least share one story about the cafe. Kunal agrees to visit soon, leaving Anupama overjoyed. The guard appreciates her effort, while Anupama humbly gives all the credit to God. The guard also prays that her wish comes true.

Meanwhile, Leela starts feeling unwell but continues working in the kitchen. Jasodha urges her to hurry as guests are expected. Leela assures her that everything will be done on time. On the other hand, Paritosh informs Gautam that Hasmuk will never ask Mahi to leave the house. They soon find out that Hasmuk has started selling incense sticks, which shocks Paritosh. Gautam mocks the situation, saying the Shah family has completely fallen apart. He offers to buy the incense sticks to help Hasmuk, but Paritosh stops him, saying it would only hurt Hasmuk’s pride. This leads to another argument between them.

In a separate moment, Hasmuk helps a delivery boy who collapses due to the heat by completing his delivery. The boy praises Hasmuk for his kindness.

Back at the cafe, Bose notices that Anupama, Banku, and Digvijay seem tense and asks the reason. Anupama remains hopeful that Kunal will show up, but Digvijay dismisses the idea, saying someone like Kunal would never come and has too much attitude. Unbeknownst to him, Kunal overhears this remark. Banku grows worried, but Anupama leaves it to fate.

At home, Leela and Hasmuk discover the truth about each other’s struggles and become emotional. Soon, Kunal arrives at the cafe. Anupama serves him food, but he taunts Digvijay for judging him earlier without even meeting him. This leaves Anupama shocked.

In the precap, Kunal tells Anupama that he will give her cafe a positive review as her food reminds him of his mother. Following his review, Saavi’s cafe gets flooded with customers. However, the happiness is short-lived when Banku and Jaya inform Anupama and Digvijay that government officials have sealed the cafe, leaving Anupama stunned.