Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Pari manipulates Tulsi against Mihir and Noina; Mitali makes an evil plan

The episode begins in Los Angeles, Noina's dinner plans gets nixed by Mihir, who pleaded jet lag and an early rise for the store opening. She let it go, but clearly had a plan B. At the store opening, Noina spun a clever tale. Her new heels were playing up, she said, having left her trusty old ones in India. She needed support to avoid a face-plant, she told Mihir, batting her eyelids. Mihir gallantly offered his arm, and they strolled hand-in-hand, a united front before the clients. Noina got her way, and some quality hand-holding time with Mihir.

Pari manipulates Tulsi

Mitali snaps a photo of Mihir and Noina walking hand-in-hand at the store opening and sent it to Pari. Pari had a plan, and it involves Tulsi. She shows the photo to Tulsi, playing it cool as she heaps praise on the pair. "They look so good together, don't they?" Pari says, her words laced with a subtle sting. She went further, telling Tulsi she must be feeling left out, imagining herself in Noina's shoes, standing beside Mihir with their hands entwined. Pari's words hung in the air, aimed at stirring something up.

Tulsi’s befitting reply

Tulsi wasn't biting, and she served up a response that left no room for doubt. She emphasized Noina was just doing her job and couldn't replace her. Pari tried to push further, hinting a wife would typically get jealous seeing her husband cozy with someone else. But Tulsi wasn't having it, asserting she's not insecure or prone to jealousy, shutting down Pari's attempts to stir the pot. Tulsi emerged from the exchange looking unbothered and secure.

Noina's sister was perplexed by her actions, and Noina spilled the beans. She and Mihir were together in the US, and Tulsi was out of the picture - for now. Her sister shot back a reminder: Mihir was still married. Noina wasn't deterred. She insisted the marriage was on its last legs, and Mihir would eventually see there was nothing left. He'd realize life would be better with Noina, and she was making her move in the US, away from Tulsi's watchful eye.

Munni gets confronted by Hrithik

Rithik was fuming as he confronted Munni about the 'I Love You' message Tulsi had caught on her phone. He let out a disappointed sigh, pointing out social media wasn't exactly a secure playground. Rithik wanted answers - who was the guy she was chatting with?

Mihir's patience is wearing thin as he grills Tulsi about her passport. He's irritated she hasn't found it yet. Tulsi tries to calm him down, but Mihir isn't having it. He tells her she should've been there, it's important, his tone clipped. Noina overhears the conversation and storms out, her anger simmering.

Mitali suggests a manipulative plan to Noina

In her room, a troubled Noina is met by Mitali, who offers a questionable plan. Mitali mentions people use booze to get real feelings out, now they've got other options, subtly suggesting spiking Mihir's drink with a dark web substance to uncover his true feelings. Noina shoots down the idea, flat-out refusing.

Munni and Hrithik get stuck in each other

Munni's mind wanders to Tulsi's potential reaction if she spills the beans about her online guy - Rithik, hidden behind a veil of anonymity. Tulsi's actually grilling her, worry etched on her face, but Munni brushes it off, saying she's just lost in study mode. Tulsi's concern for her niece is palpable, and she voices her worries, trying to get Munni to open up.

Meanwhile, Rithik's chatting with Munmun (aka Munni), oblivious to her true identity. He's eager for her to attend Angad's engagement, meet his folks, and catch up with him solo first. Munmun's non-committal, saying she'll meet him when the time's right, and dips offline, leaving Rithik on edge, wondering who's really on the other end.