Anupamaa: Gautam plans to DESTROY Anupama's chawl right under Parag’s nose

In tonight's Anupamaa episode, Bharti wonders why Sarita hasn't shown up, prompting Preet to tease her by saying she can sit in Sarita's lap if she misses her so much. Anupama gently requests Preet not to create friction with Sarita. While Preet maintains that Sarita won't return, Anupama reassures her that Sarita definitely will. The Dance Ranis resume their practice session when Rajini suddenly arrives and interrupts Anupama.

Rajini Joins the Practice and Rekindles Old Memories

Anupama introduces her dance team to Rajini. Rajini opens up, saying that in the rush of becoming a public figure, a celebrity, a politician, and a social worker, she lost touch with her real self. She adds that meeting Anupama has made her revisit a part of her childhood. Anupama is taken aback when Rajini hands her a bag of tamarind. Rajini reveals that she used to tempt Anupama with tamarind to get her homework done. Anupama recalls working for Rajini even on Sundays in exchange for the treat. Curious, Anupama asks Rajini how she ended up in politics.

At another place, Vasundhara notices Parag looking tense and asks him what is troubling him. Parag explains that he is investing most of his savings in the chawl redevelopment project and is scared that things might go wrong. Vasundhara motivates him to stay positive. Gautam, too, tries to calm Parag and says that with Rajini's backing, the project will move forward without hurdles. Parag recollects having a school friend named Rajini. Meanwhile, Gautam secretly tells Vasundhara that Anupama lives in the same chawl they plan to demolish. Vasundhara orders him to speed up the work, determined to watch Anupama fall. Gautam hides this truth from Parag.

Rajini Opens Up About Her Past and Offers Support to Anupama

Back with Anupama, Rajini talks about her past, how she married a political leader who was eventually killed, and how she once loved someone else. She also shares that her son wishes to join politics, while her daughter is pursuing her studies abroad. Anupama becomes emotional hearing her story. Rajini then urges Anupama to narrate her own journey to Mumbai. After listening, Rajini acknowledges that Anupama has faced tremendous hardships and assures her that she can ask for help whenever needed. Anupama begins to think about requesting Rajini's support for the chawl residents.

Elsewhere, Anil questions Raja about his rising expenses. Vasundhara and Meeta also confront him. Feeling suffocated, Raja says that everyone in the Kothari family enjoys freedom except him. Angered, he declares that he will live on his own terms. Prem and Rahi recall that Raja looked cheerful whenever he was around Pari. Vasundhara and Parag quietly avoid discussing Raja further.

Mahi and Rahi Clash Again; Khyati Extends Support

In the household, Mahi instructs Rahi to prepare tea for everyone and ginger water for Gautam. Rahi refuses and tells Mahi to make it herself. Mahi mocks Rahi for not being educated, leading to a heated quarrel. Khyati steps in and takes Rahi's side.

Vasundhara scolds Rahi and asks her to learn from Mahi, but Rahi retorts that she would rather die than become like Mahi. Mahi calls her a loser, and Rahi fires back by declaring that one day she will rise above everyone in the family and in business. Mahi is left fuming.

Pari Gets Manipulated by Nirofer Over Her Designs

Meanwhile, Pari shows her new designs to Nirofer, who cleverly manipulates her and takes the designs, claiming she will get them reviewed by her team. Pari trusts her and lets her keep them.

Back at the chawl, Anupama gathers the courage to ask Rajini to speak to Sarita so she can return to the Dance Ranis. Sarita, however, confronts Anupama and questions why she reached out to Rajini behind her back. Sarita then asks Rajini about the ongoing redevelopment of the chawl. Anupama still believes that Rajini will stand with the residents.

Precap for the Next Episode

In the precap, Anupama continues practising dance with the Dance Ranis. Suddenly, she is accused of serving contaminated food. Even after trying to clear her name, she is told to pay a fine or face jail time.