Anupamaa: Anuj regrets rushing into marriage; Anupama breaks ties with Anuj

In tonight's Anupamaa episode, Anuj (Gaurav Khanna) expresses feeling neglected by Anupama (Rupali Ganguly) towards Choti and him, acknowledging the preference for the Shahs. He apologizes but also considers Anupama's 26-year bond with the Shahs. Anuj regrets rushing into marriage, confessing his doubts and revealing his deep love by making Anupama the signing authority immediately after the wedding.

Anupama attempts to intervene, but Anuj insists on his patience running out, apologizing for unintentionally pushing her into the role of Choti's mother. He addresses her as Anupama instead of Anu, raising doubts about the hasty marriage. Anupama, concerned, asks if marrying her was a mistake, to which Anuj clarifies that he didn't say that, expressing frustration over feeling misunderstood. Anuj questions why she only belongs to the Shahs, leading to Anupama asking why he kept his feelings hidden. Anupama defends herself, explaining her choices and insisting that becoming Choti's mother was her decision. She acknowledges receiving immense love from Anuj, emphasizing the weight of the baggage she carried before and how she never intended to remarry, but Anuj accepts her with three children.

Anupama counters the accusations against her, stating that Anuj is suffocating in the relationship but prolonging it. She emotionally declares breaking ties with the Shahs and now with him. Anuj, shocked, denies saying he feels suffocated, but Anupama has made her decision. Tearfully, she expresses deep love for him, tearing her photo from their picture freeing him from her and her baggage. Anupama advises Anuj to live freely, care for Choti, and avoid bitterness. She thanks him for the love and leaves without resentment. Anupama predicts Anuj won't stop her this time. In a painful moment, she stumbles while leaving, glancing back at Anuj before departing, leaving him heartbroken.

Precap: Five years later, Anupama lives as a jogan in Vadodara. Devika visits and hands Anupama work permits and tickets to America, suggesting a new chapter in Anupama's life.