Anupamaa: Anupama secures college canteen catering contract

In tonight's episode of Anupamaa, Anupama (Rupali Ganguly) engages with the college principal regarding the catering service. The principal inquires about her experience, prompting Anupama to showcase her culinary skills by serving a dish. Impressed by the taste, the principal acknowledges Anupama's capabilities. Anupama confidently assures him that she can successfully manage the college canteen.

Recognising Anupama as the winner of a prestigious cooking competition, the principal asks about her plans for hiring staff. Anupama explains that students studying hospitality often prefer home-cooked meals. Although the principal mentions that operating the canteen won't be an easy task, Anupama is determined to give her best effort. She tries to persuade him further by discussing the importance of providing quality food and asks for the opportunity to prove herself. The principal, convinced by Anupama's determination, grants her the contract for the college canteen and even offers her a party order, which excites her.

Anupama calls Anuj her lucky charm:

Pakhi notices Meenu is upset and questions her about it, suspecting that Meenu's plan might have failed. Kinjal asks Pakhi to bring her wallet, and in response, Pakhi instructs Meenu to go to Kinjal. Kinjal and Meenu manage to escape together. In another part of the story, Anupama discovers that Anuj is missing and immediately begins searching for him.

Pakhi, on the other hand, starts noticing similarities between Kinjal and Anupama, remarking that Kinjal has begun to give lectures just like Anupama. She grows suspicious of Kinjal and Meenu's tardiness. While Pakhi waits in the car, she contacts Kinjal, who mentions that there’s a long line and a large crowd at the shop. Kinjal suggests that Pakhi join the line, but an annoyed Pakhi refuses and chooses to remain in the car, unknowingly aiding in the success of Kinjal’s plan.

Anupama eventually finds Anuj. When Anuj notices Anupama in tears, he asks her the reason. Anupama happily informs him that she has secured the canteen contract, crediting him as her lucky charm. She then daydreams about a romantic moment with Anuj.

Meenu meets Sagar:

Anuj requests Anupama to accompany him to the temple, and she agrees to go with him. Elsewhere, Kinjal instructs Meenu to meet with Sagar and return promptly, deciding that she will handle Pakhi's potential anger. Meenu, however, is anxious about Sagar's behaviour. When Meenu meets with Sagar, he tells her to stay away from him, expressing his concern that Vanraj might cause more trouble for Anupama if they continue to meet. Although saddened, Meenu agrees to keep her distance from Sagar.

Later, Bala questions Sagar's cold behaviour towards Meenu, and Sagar reveals that he feels it's necessary to hurt her now to prevent future pain. He also admits to suspecting that Meenu has started to develop feelings for him. Sagar, aware of his own limitations and status, believes distancing himself from Meenu is the right thing to do. Meanwhile, Meenu requests Kinjal to return, sensing her own distress. Kinjal realises that Meenu is upset, while Sagar feels guilty for causing her pain.

In the temple, Anupama and Anuj offer their prayers. Anupama expresses her gratitude for securing the contract, while Anuj prays for Aadhya's return, filling both with hope.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Anupama and Anuj spot Aadhya and are stunned as they see someone taking her away. They try to pursue Aadhya in a desperate attempt to find out what's happening.