Anupamaa: Rahi overhears Mahi manipulating Khyati against her and Anupama

In tonight's episode of Anupamaa, Rahi feels a sense of triumph as she manages to attract new admissions, believing her efforts to detach from her identity as Anupama's daughter are finally paying off. Determined to rise on her own merit, Rahi pledges to carve her own niche in the dance world. She declares her ambition to outshine Anupama and earn recognition as a skilled dancer. Though others may win trophies, she believes true respect, especially from the Kotharis, will come only through her victory in the competition.

On the other hand, Anupama tries to convince Manohar to step back into the dance world and guide the women of the chawl. However, he firmly declines, unwilling to make a return. Anupama, not one to give up easily, shares her reasons, she needs to arrange money for Bharti's surgery and wants to uplift the spirited women of the chawl by providing them a proper mentor. Despite his initial resistance, Manohar eventually agrees to lend his support, leaving Anupama thrilled and hopeful about the competition.

Meanwhile, at the Shah residence, Mahi offers to help Khyati with household chores. When questioned about her future plans, Mahi states that she is ready to leave her job and let Prem take charge of work matters while she focuses on managing the house. Khyati asks what Rahi will do then, and Mahi replies that Rahi is focused on following her dreams, while she herself is used to handling household work. She shares that even back at her maternal home, she used to take care of all the chores while Rahi never helped. Still, it was always Rahi who received all the attention and praise.

Mahi then opens up emotionally, saying that although Anupama raised her, she never felt truly accepted as a daughter. In her eyes, Anupama always treated Rahi as her real daughter, while Mahi was only seen as a responsibility. She says that’s why she never felt the warmth of a mother’s love.

Listening to this, Khyati gets emotional and hugs Mahi, assuring her that from now on, she won’t just be a daughter-in-law but a daughter to her. Mahi feels deeply moved and says that, for the first time, she truly feels like she has a mother and a real home of her own.

However, this triggers a heated moment when Rahi overhears and lashes out, reminding Mahi that despite feeling unappreciated by the Shahs, it was them, especially Anupama, who embraced her when her parents abandoned her. Khyati accuses Rahi of still maintaining contact with Anupama, and Mahi surprisingly agrees. Rahi firmly denies it, asserting that she has cut ties with her mother and has no intentions of forgiving her. Prem silently overhears the intense exchange, while Mahi and Khyati remain convinced that Rahi is still in touch with Anupama.

Back in the chawl, Anupama gathers the women and encourages them to form a dance team for the upcoming event. However, her enthusiasm isn't reciprocated, Sarita and the others outright decline to participate, dimming Anupama's hopes.

Elsewhere, Sumit tries to reach Bharti by phone, but she continues to avoid his calls. Determined to talk, he visits her directly. Unfortunately, the meeting turns sour as he decides to end their engagement, leaving Bharti heartbroken. Anupama and Preet are furious with Sumit for abandoning Bharti in her vulnerable state. Anupama stands by Bharti, stating that it's a blessing in disguise to be free from a man with such outdated thinking. Finding her strength, Bharti firmly asks Sumit to leave, with both Anupama and Preet supporting her wholeheartedly.

Meanwhile, Anil and Prem announce that the upcoming audit meeting will take place at their home. The family is taken aback when Kinjal walks in as the representative from her company. Moti Baa is particularly stunned to see her. Kinjal reveals discrepancies within the accounts division and brings these to the attention of the Kotharis. While Gautam begins to panic over his secrets potentially coming out, Parag decides it's time he returns to work.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Anupama shares with Preet that Manohar is once again unwilling to help, prompting concern over how they'll arrange funds for Bharti's treatment. Meanwhile, someone issues a threat to Anupama, warning her to stop motivating the chawl women to participate in dance activities. On the other side, Rahi confides in Prem that the stream of admission calls has suddenly stopped. It is soon revealed that Khyati is deliberately sabotaging Rahi's efforts by cancelling the inquiries made for Anuj's dance academy, turning into yet another obstacle in her journey.