Anupamaa: Vanraj warns Meenu to stay away from Anupama, but she refuses

In tonight's Anupamaa episode, Meenakshi (Meenu) shares with the residents of Aasha Bhawan about Anupama (Rupali Ganguly). She recalls how Anupama once cared for her, prompting even Anupama to reflect on her past with Meenu. Bala inquires about Meenu from Sagar, who reveals that Meenu had identified herself as Meenakshi. Indra suggests that Anupama and Meenu's reunion was premeditated. Anupama learns that Meeuakshi missed her flight. Meenu expresses her desire for Anupama to welcome her.

Vanraj (Sudhanshu Pandey) confronts Anupama, calling her shameless and questioning why she can't stay away from his family. He suspects that Anupama and Sagar orchestrated Meenu's arrival. Anupama insists she doesn't recognise Meenu, so there's no way Sagar could either, urging Vanraj to stop overthinking. Vanraj warns Meenu to avoid any connection with Anupama. He chastises Meenu for not recognising Leela and instructs Leela to welcome Meenu. Leela, however, refuses to give her blessings.

Vanraj warns Meenu:

Vanraj pays Sagar, who accepts the payment and recalls Meenu. Meenu pleads with Leela for forgiveness, explaining she never intended to upset her. Toshu, Pakhi, Kinjal, and others greet Meenu warmly. Meenu shares a warm bond with her niece, nephew, and cousin, promising to spend playful time with them. Later, Meenu asks for Vanraj and Leela's forgiveness, contemplating staying at a hotel. Leela warns her, lamenting that Meenu should have visited her first. Meenu, claiming ignorance, seeks Vanraj's forgiveness and compliments him. Vanraj allows Meenu to stay but instructs her to consider the walls of the house as the LOC. When Meenu tries to inquire further, Vanraj silences her.

Sagar and Bala express their anger towards the Shah family. Nandita criticises Vanraj's dramatic behaviour, while Sagar denounces Anupama's family. Bala warns Sagar against falling in love with Meenu, but Sagar ignores him. Vanraj asserts his authority, stating no one can question him. Kinjal suggests they should intervene between Vanraj and Meenu before they lead themselves into a fight. 

Meenu refuses to sever ties with Anupama:

Anuj (Gaurav Khanna) coughs, and Anupama assists him. She reminisces about her past with Anuj and feels sorrow for him. Anuj observes that Anupama is distracted. Meenu learns more about Anupama from Kinjal and vows not to sever their bond. Kinjal mentions Meenu's upcoming wedding, and Meenu dreams about her ideal partner. She later searches for her stethoscope, which Sagar finds, and decides to return it to her. Asha cries incessantly while Nandita refuses to leave her side. Anuj assists Asha, recalling Aadhya. 

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Anuj pleads with Aadhya to return while Anupama and Anuj express their longing for Aadhya.