Anupamaa: Pakhi Feels Embarrassed as Friends Spot Banku with Ishani; Leela Says Prerna Isn't Right for Ansh

Tonight's Anupamaa episode begins with Anupama expressing relief that many innocent people will finally receive justice. Leela says it is good that the fraudsters have been exposed, adding that if she had caught them herself, she would not have spared them. Anupama jokingly tells Leela that she should join the police force, and Leela happily agrees. Putting the matter aside, Anupama asks everyone to focus on Ansh's haldi ceremony. Digvijay returns from the market with the required items, and Anupama thanks him for standing by her the previous day.

Anupama warmly welcomes Pakhi's friends, Mona, Alpana, and Sonal. Seeing them together reminds her of the days when they would return from tuition and ask her to make thepla and tea. She asks them what they would like to eat, but Alpana says she is following a strict diet. During their conversation, the friends mention how Pakhi has helped them improve their public image. Anupama feels proud of Pakhi's achievements. Soon, Ishani arrives with Banku.

Pakhi's friends notice Ishani and Banku together and start talking about their growing closeness. They tease Ishani about her relationship, while Pakhi silently decides that she will never allow Ishani and Banku's relationship to reach the stage of marriage. She resolves to separate them at any cost.

Meanwhile, the Shah family begins Ansh and Prerna's haldi celebrations with great enthusiasm. Gautam also arrives to apply haldi to the couple. Paritosh immediately questions him, asking whether the police might catch him red-handed. Gautam becomes visibly nervous as Paritosh continues to pressure him. Unable to handle the tension, Gautam secretly hands Paritosh some money and asks him to remain silent. Paritosh mockingly asks why Gautam is paying him when he could have kept the secret without accepting money. He enjoys watching Gautam panic.

Anupama announces that the haldi ceremony should be filled with happiness and dancing, with no place for tears. The Shah family starts dancing together. During the celebrations, Pakhi notices Ishani spending time with Banku.

Paritosh then provokes Pakhi, encouraging her to separate Ishani and Banku before things go against her wishes. Pakhi soon spots Banku following Ishani. Banku surprises Ishani by gifting her a pair of earrings. When Ishani asks how he managed to buy such an expensive gift, Banku explains that he purchased them using his own savings from his hard work. As Ishani asks him to help her wear the earrings, Pakhi interrupts them.

Pakhi immediately accuses Banku of stealing money from her purse to buy the earrings. Banku firmly denies the allegation. Pakhi questions how someone with his salary could afford such costly jewellery. Banku repeats that he had been saving his earnings for a long time. Pakhi refuses to believe him and claims that his salary is even less than Ishani's pocket money, accusing him of lying. Seeing the argument escalate, Anupama asks Pakhi why she wants to create a scene during Ansh's special occasion.

Pakhi continues blaming Banku, while Anupama and Digvijay stand up for him. Rahi asks Pakhi if she has any proof that Banku stole the money. Pakhi reveals that ?25,000 has gone missing from her purse and insists that Banku buying the earrings is proof enough. Banku once again maintains his innocence. Pakhi demands that Anupama throw him out of the house, but Ansh supports Banku, and Anupama also refuses to believe the accusations. Just then, Paritosh claims that this is not the first time Banku has been accused of stealing.

In the precap, Paritosh reveals that Banku had previously stolen money from his uncle's house. Anupama asks Banku to speak the truth, and he admits that he had stolen money in the past. Later, Anupama asks Leela to light a lamp and let go of hatred, but Leela warns her that Prerna is not the right match for Ansh.