Anupamaa: Anupama returns to the same Kothari house from where she was once thrown out

In tonight's episode of Anupamaa, Anupama reaches the Kothari residence with Leela and Hasmuk, only to find the family engrossed in a religious hawan. As she steps closer, Anupama finds herself lost in troubling thoughts, feeling once again targeted by the Kothari family. In her mind, she's bombarded with imagined confrontations, harsh blame, emotional accusations, and stinging words from each member of the Kothari family.

She imagines everyone from the Kothari family blaming her, Khyati accusing her of causing her son's death, Vasundhara calling her unlucky, Mahi blaming her for becoming a widow, and Rahi saying her life was ruined because of Anupama. In her thoughts, even Parag and Meeta question why she came back and call her shameless. Rahi keeps asking her to leave and go away.

Just as the weight of these imagined confrontations becomes unbearable, Anupama snaps back to reality. She turns to leave quietly, not wanting to cause more friction. But before she can retreat, the Kotharis finally take notice of their arrival.

Prem invites Anupama along with Hasmuk and Leela to enter the house. However, Vasundhara gets furious and questions how they even dared to come there. Khyati loses her temper and calls Anupama shameless for returning to the very house from where she was once thrown out so disrespectfully.

Parag also expresses his anger and questions her for setting foot in their home again. Rahi, too, questions Anupama’s presence and makes it clear that she doesn’t want to see her. She bluntly says that Anupama is no longer her mother.

Hearing all this, Anupama finally decides to speak. With strength in her voice, she makes it clear that she hasn’t come as anyone’s mother or for herself, she has come only for Ansh, as his Anu maa. Her words leave everyone stunned.

Anil greets Hasmuk and Leela warmly, but Anupama hesitates at the doorstep. Prem's memory flashes back to the day Anupama was expelled from the house. He gently urges her to step in. Gathering courage, she walks in, her mind lingering on Ansh and Prarthana.

Inside, the Shah elders discuss Prarthana and Ansh's situation. Vasundhara coldly tells them to keep away from Prarthana's matters. Anupama counters that had the Kotharis supported Prarthana from the beginning, she would still be with them today. Gautam accuses Anupama of manipulating Prarthana into leaving her marriage. Defending herself, Anupama says Gautam's behaviour pushed Prarthana to take a stand. She adds that both women and the earth reach their breaking point, and silence isn't always the solution.

Referring to a past confrontation, Anupama reminds Gautam how she had retaliated then and asserts that she's not here to revisit those days but to focus on Prarthana's future.

Khyati claims that Anupama's presence only reopens painful wounds. But Anupama urges Parag to think of his daughter's happiness. She emphasises how Prarthana feels safe and joyful with the Shahs. Hasmuk and Leela appeal to the Kotharis to start afresh and accept the alliance. Anupama also requests them to consider the proposal wholeheartedly.

Vasundhara sternly declines. Khyati mocks Prarthana's choices and declares that while Prarthana might be delusional, they won't align with a family they consider criminals. Gautam vows to never let this marriage happen. Anupama firmly states that Prarthana has every right to choose her life partner, and no one can deny her that freedom.

Leela confidently announces that the wedding will go ahead with or without the Kotharis' blessing, and they only came to talk out of respect. She even begins planning for a grand wedding. Amid the chaos, Parag unexpectedly gives his approval to the match, leaving Vasundhara and others stunned.

Back at the Shah house, Pakhi fears a strong backlash from the Kotharis. Kinjal asks her to calm down and not jump to conclusions, while Paritosh sides with Pakhi's concern.

Meanwhile, Vasundhara demands an explanation from Parag for his sudden acceptance. Gautam seethes in anger, vowing to punish Prarthana. Parag clarifies that while he agrees to the match, he intends to keep his distance from the Shah family.

Elsewhere, Ansh and Prarthana worry that their decision might put Anupama in a difficult position again. However, Anupama, Hasmuk, and Leela return home with a sense of joy and satisfaction.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Anupama is shocked to find that Rahi has purchased the slot time they had planned to acquire. Later, Anupama, Ansh, and Prarthana cross paths with Parag and Khyati. Ansh tries to touch Parag's feet, and Parag notices how genuinely he cares for Prarthana.