Rahi refuses to meet Anupamaa in Anupamaa

Tonight’s Anupamaa episode opens with Anupama sharing her concern that once the café begins operations, everyone will be tied up with work and won’t have much free time. Jaya innocently asks whether Anupama will still make time to play with her. Smiling, Anupama reminds her that she should enjoy her holidays for now, adding that her school days will soon begin since Ansh has already secured her admission. Jaya is thrilled hearing this news. Before heading out, Anupama instructs Banku and Digvijay to reach the venue of “Love You Café” directly, as she plans to visit the temple first and then join them.

On her way, Anupama becomes emotional as she looks at her mother’s photograph and quietly seeks her blessings. Watching her, Digvijay is deeply moved. He expresses heartfelt gratitude, admitting that he had once lost all hope in life, but Anupama’s timely support gave him the strength to move forward again. Anupama gently encourages him to focus on the present and asks him to complete the registration for the upcoming food carnival, assuring him that Ansh will manage the rest. She also mentions that Hasmuk, Ansh, and other members of the Shah family are standing by them. Curious, Digvijay asks about Hasmuk and Leela, but Anupama brushes it off, saying she will explain everything some other time. Just then, a message catches her attention, prompting her to rush off to check it.

Meanwhile, tension brews in the Shah household. Paritosh, Pakhi, and Leela try to convince Hasmuk to stop Anupama from reopening her café at the same location where it was previously destroyed. Pakhi voices her fear that if Vasundhara finds out, she might sabotage it again. Leela supports their concerns and urges Hasmuk to intervene. However, Hasmuk refuses to entertain their arguments. Losing his patience, he firmly states that he will stand by Anupama, regardless of any threats from Vasundhara or Rahi. He makes it clear that along with Ishani, Kinjal, and Ansh, he will support Anupama’s decision. He also reminds Leela, Paritosh, and Pakhi of his position in the family as Vanraj’s father.

Elsewhere, Anupama approaches an officer, requesting him to process Prem’s license approval. The officer reveals that Prem has not been responding to calls and hasn’t reapplied for the license. Determined to help, Anupama decides to assist Prem and Rahi without informing them. When the officer questions her connection with Prem, Anupama explains their relationship and the bond they share. The officer agrees to cooperate.

At the same time, Ansh informs Rahi about Anupama’s return, but Rahi refuses to meet her. Ansh tries to reason with her, pointing out that Prem’s professional struggles shouldn’t affect her relationship with Anupama. However, Rahi insists that she cannot risk upsetting her in-laws or Prem because of Anupama. When she learns about the café, she becomes upset, believing that Anupama is trying to outshine Prem and prove her success over him. Rahi recalls Shruti’s words, which suggested that if Anupama truly cared, she would have prioritized her daughter’s happiness over her principles. Influenced by this, Rahi accuses Anupama of always putting her own decisions first without considering others. Ansh feels guilty for revealing the information to her.

On the other hand, Anupama grows emotional as she reflects on how both Rahi and Prem have been avoiding her calls. Despite this, she hopes that Prem’s license issue gets resolved soon. She reminisces about her journey in the USA and her victory in the Super Star Chef competition, using those memories to motivate herself to succeed with her café. However, thoughts of Shruti suddenly trouble her, leaving her uneasy and restless, as if something is not right.

Meanwhile, Prem attempts to communicate with Rahi, but she chooses not to tell him about Anupama’s new venture. She becomes emotional when Prem surprises her with flowers. During their conversation, Rahi brings up Shruti and declares that she will always stand by her, promising to prioritize Shruti’s happiness above everything else.

Later, Anupama wakes up abruptly, feeling anxious and disturbed, unable to shake off the strange feeling lingering in her mind.

In the upcoming scene, Anupama unexpectedly comes face-to-face with Shruti. She tells Shruti that she is free to meet Rahi whenever she wishes, emphasizing that Rahi still has a mother. However, Shruti sharply responds that Anupama is a mother only in name, claiming that Rahi continues to feel alone despite her presence.