Anupamaa: Anupama warns Mahi to stay away from the Kotharis after catching her with Aryan

Tonight's Anupamaa episode begins with Anupama breaking down in front of Raghav. Her heart aches as she thinks about Ishani's safety and the trouble she might be in. Witnessing her pain, Raghav decides to step in and take responsibility for tracing the drug supplier, determined to shield Ishani from further harm. Anupama is grateful for his support yet feels emotionally torn about asking him to leave now that he's trying to help.

Amid this, Anupama receives a call from the Chief Minister's personal assistant. She is offered a chance to teach dance to a group of women, and Anupama decides to embrace this opportunity, believing it could bring her strength and purpose.

Elsewhere, Aryan surprises Parag by serving him breakfast. The unusual gesture leaves Rahi and Prem stunned. Soon, Mahi arrives at the Kothari residence. Aryan is immediately captivated by her presence. When Mahi offers to help with serving breakfast, Moti Baa stops her, firmly stating that Mahi is still an outsider and not part of the household duties. Mahi confidently responds, saying she is no stranger—she's Prem's sister-in-law. Moti Baa then allows her to take a seat. Aryan lends a hand to Mahi, trying to make her feel welcome.

Raja asks Mahi about Ishani, to which she responds that Ishani is busy. Moti Baa passes a remark that the Shah family girls seem to have cast a spell over the men in the house.

Back at the Shah home, Pakhi is anxious about Ishani's well-being, but Leela reassures her, saying Anupama will manage the situation. Meanwhile, Kinjal expresses her growing worries to Toshu—Parag has taken control of her company. Toshu blames the current mess on Anupama, saying it was her decision to bring Khyati into the house that escalated the tension with Parag. Kinjal is deeply concerned about their financial situation now.

Later, Mahi and Rahi engage in a conversation about work, unaware that Mohit is observing Mahi quietly from a distance. Soon, Moti Baa joins them and brings up how she has heard that Mahi is not only talented but also an excellent cook. Rahi immediately agrees and praises Mahi, comparing her cooking skills to the magic in Anupama's hands. She also highlights how Mahi handles household responsibilities with ease and perfection. Mohit, listening to all this, can't help but blush.

Rahi goes a step further and remarks confidently that Mahi's future in-laws would be truly fortunate to have her. Moti Baa then raises an eyebrow and makes a surprising comment—if Mahi is so perfect in every way, it's quite curious that Prem still chose Rahi over her. The remark catches Rahi off guard.

Just then, Mahi receives a phone call and politely excuses herself, mentioning that she has to leave to finalise a jewellery design approval. Once she leaves, Moti Baa turns to Rahi with a sharp remark, implying that even if she didn't learn anything from her mother, she could've at least picked up some qualities from Mahi.

Rahi maintains her composure and responds by saying that no one is made to be perfect and that each person shines in their own way with unique talents. Moti Baa isn't impressed and retorts that she seems to have adopted the habit of giving lectures, just like Anupama.

In the meantime, Aryan offers to drop Mahi home. As they drive, Mahi initiates a light conversation, curious about how Aryan feels being back with the family. Aryan shares that while most members seem glad to have him around, the warmth is noticeably missing from Rahi and Prem.

Sensing an opportunity, Mahi subtly steers the conversation toward Rahi. She remarks that although Prem is a decent person, Rahi hasn't been too thrilled with Aryan's return—perhaps because his presence has shifted the spotlight that she and Prem used to enjoy. Carefully choosing her words, Mahi begins to sow seeds of doubt by suggesting that Rahi's affection for Prem might not be as genuine as it appears. She brings up how Rahi once prioritised her career over marriage, but the moment she discovered Prem belonged to the Kothari family, her decision conveniently changed.

Mahi continues, hinting that Rahi's recent support for Khyati could be a calculated move to win Prem's admiration. Gradually making things more personal, Mahi opens up about her own childhood, revealing that despite having parents, she often felt abandoned after Kavya left her at a young age. She draws a comparison to Aryan's situation, suggesting that she understands the sense of isolation he might be feeling.

Aryan, visibly affected by the conversation, admits that loneliness has been creeping in lately. He acknowledges that, for some reason, he finds it easy to talk to Mahi. This moment of shared vulnerability seems to bring them closer, and Aryan starts to feel a growing sense of connection and comfort in Mahi's presence.

At home, Rahi musters the courage to ask Prem if he truly likes her. Prem wants to know why she's suddenly questioning his feelings. Rahi admits that she's not good at cooking or household tasks. Prem reassures her with a loving confession and even asks her for a kiss. The two share some sweet, romantic moments together.

Elsewhere, Anupama motivates Khyati to express herself through dance. As Khyati performs, she breaks down emotionally and admits she can't imagine a life without Parag. Anupama grows deeply worried and tries to comfort her.

Aryan drops Mahi home, where Anupama and Khyati spot them together. Khyati attempts to speak with Aryan, but he completely ignores her. This behaviour angers Anupama, who scolds him for being rude. Aryan retaliates by saying that neither Rahi nor Prem seem pleased with his presence, and he wants nothing to do with Khyati anymore.

At the Kothari residence, Raja gets upset thinking Ishani is avoiding him. Moti Baa scolds him for his immaturity. Later, Badshah asks Raja to help him with homework. Prem steps in and advises both Raja and Badshah to accept Aryan as part of the family now. Aryan makes amends with Raja and Badshah, assuring Raja that he supports his relationship with Ishani.

As Moti Baa brings up an upcoming puja at home, Prem suggests inviting Khyati. The Kothari family reacts strongly and is visibly displeased. Aryan questions Moti Baa on why Prem isn't encouraged to join the family business. Meanwhile, Anupama consoles Khyati who is still in pain. Mahi blames Khyati for everything that's happened, but Anupama confronts her boldly, hinting that she knows Mahi's true intentions behind trying to get close to the Kothari family. She then gives Mahi a stern warning to maintain her distance from the Kothari family, leaving Mahi stunned by the unexpected statement.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Khyati goes missing. Anupama is shocked to find her lying unconscious on the road and rushes to help her.