Anupamaa: Parag gets emotional after sharing a hug with Prem, having longed for it for years

In tonight's episode of Anupamaa, Anupama performs a ritual for Rahi, expressing her emotions as she reflects on their time together. She shares how Rahi reunited with her after a long time, only to part ways again. Overwhelmed with emotions, Anupama wishes Rahi could stay a little longer. She recalls how Rahi was once separated from her and now fears that she will become a stranger.

Meanwhile, Rahi begins to reconsider her decision to marry after witnessing Anupama's sentiments. However, Anupama playfully urges her to go ahead with the wedding, stating it will ease her worries. Rahi gets upset by Anupama's teasing, while Ansh, along with the Shah, plans something.

Elsewhere, Prathana, Raja, and Badshah have fun at Prem's expense, pulling his leg in a playful manner. Moti Baa insists that the wedding festivities should be lively and full of joy, as it is a once-in-a-lifetime event for Prem. Neeta, however, remarks that Rahi's nature differs from hers and Khyati's, adding that Rahi is strong-willed and won't tolerate any injustice. Prem defends Rahi, insisting she is not as confrontational as assumed.

Khyati confides in Parag, acknowledging that it was only because of Rahi that Prem returned. She believes Rahi's arrival will make things right. She expresses her desire to bless Prem but feels helpless due to the circumstances. During a moment of distraction, Prem stumbles and accidentally embraces Parag, leaving him emotional.

Meanwhile, the Shah family enjoys teasing Rahi, but Anupama is troubled after discovering her broken phone, especially the damaged picture of her and Rahi. As Rahi checks her phone, she is taken aback by an unexpected message. The message is from Prem, who has asked her to meet him in the evening at 8, wearing his favourite colour saree.

On the other side, Moti Baa asks Khyati to take charge of Prem's wedding preparations. Khyati feels disappointed that Prem does not acknowledge her efforts. Moti Baa then suggests checking Rahi's horoscope, pointing out that while the marriage has been arranged, it has yet to take place. She worries about potential issues in Rahi's kundali and declares that the wedding will follow Kothari traditions rather than Shah customs.

Just before the clock strikes eight, Prem arrives, overwhelmed with emotion, to see Rahi draped in his favourite coloured saree. As the moment unfolds, Rahi and Prem share a heartfelt, romantic encounter, dancing to a Bollywood song. Later, Ishani, Pari, and Ansh tease the couple, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Pari expresses her excitement about designing Rahi's wedding attire, which irks Mahi.

Meanwhile, Khyati arrives at the Shah house. She insists on obtaining Rahi's horoscope, but Anupama reveals she does not have an accurate kundali for her. Leela supports Khyati's concerns. Prem and Rahi are taken aback by seeing Khyati. Prem questions Anupama about Khyati's visit, to which Anupama replies that Khyati has every right to visit her. Rahi respectfully greets Khyati, who, in turn, bestows her blessings upon her.

Rahi requests Prem to behave properly with Khyati, but he continues to ignore her. Elsewhere, Prathana eagerly anticipates the wedding celebrations, but her joy is short-lived as Gautam torments her. Parag and Moti Baa insist that Prathana return to her in-laws. However, Gautam decides to wait until Prem's wedding concludes, instructing Prathana to enjoy herself while she is still at the Kothari residence. Prathana confesses that her marriage feels suffocating.

Meanwhile, Leela questions Anupama about how she learned Rahi's birth details. Anupama explains that she had asked Maya for the information. Leela becomes concerned that Rahi may struggle to adjust to life in the Kothari household, while Anupama continues to worry about her.

Later, Anupama teaches Rahi how to prepare fritters. However, Badshah is unimpressed with the simple dish. Prem, on the other hand, points out that the Shahs are happily enjoying the meal. Rahi, in an attempt to perfect the dish, ends up making the fritters too hard, which leads to playful teasing from the Shahs. They video call Prem over and insist he cook something better. Moti Baa questions Prem about taking on the responsibility of preparing and serving meals for the Shah family, which leaves Parag visibly agitated. He shouts that Prem isn't working there, he's being enslaved, shocking everyone present.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, the priest warns Moti Baa that Rahi's presence may bring trouble for Prem. Meanwhile, the Kotharis discover a shocking truth—Rahi is an orphan.