Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki: Aishwarya recalls how Anirudh’s obsession led to forced intimacy and pregnancy

In tonight's episode of Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki, Mannat is shocked when the goons reveal that Mallika is the one who sent them to ruin her life. Feeling deeply hurt and betrayed, she can't believe Mallika could go to such an extent. As the attackers try to harm her, Mannat gathers courage, fights back, and manages to escape with her phone.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya is driving home, but her mind is clouded with disturbing thoughts. She recalls the threats Anirudh made recently and begins remembering a painful time from the year 2001. In those flashbacks, she sees how Anirudh had once forced himself on her despite her begging him to leave her alone. She then recalls being told about her pregnancy by a doctor. More memories follow—she sees herself packing her bag to go for classes when Anirudh suddenly shows up at her door. She had confronted him for troubling her continuously. He had then admitted having feelings for her and stopped her from leaving. Aishwarya had slapped him in response.

As more memories come rushing in, Aishwarya remembers being pregnant and in tears. Coming back to the present, she pulls her car to the side of the road, overwhelmed with fear. She starts thinking about how to stop Anirudh from turning her life upside down. She knows he can twist the truth, turn her family members against her, and make her look like the wrong one. The fear of what lies ahead leaves her shaken.

At that very moment, Aishwarya gets a call from Anirudh. He tells her that he has been thinking a lot about her and is planning to come see her the next day. He also says that he wants to talk to her family, which makes Aishwarya even more anxious. Soon, Neetu calls Aishwarya, telling her that Mallika is heavily drunk and beyond control. Aishwarya instructs her to manage the situation.

Meanwhile, Shruthi informs Vikrant that Mannat had rushed out earlier to meet him at Mezbani and had even baked a cake. Vikrant is surprised, he had just returned from Mezbani and hadn't seen her there. Shruthi grows suspicious and wonders if Mallika had a role to play. Vikrant mentions that Mallika was drunk and he had to bring her home. As Shruthi becomes increasingly anxious, Vikrant assures her that he'll call Mannat and check. However, her phone is unreachable. Mannat, on the other hand, is trying to find a way out and plans to escape through the back door.

Vikrant, unable to get in touch with Mannat, asks Shruthi for Pintu uncle's number. On calling him, he learns that Mannat hadn't contacted him since the previous incident. Shruthi grows more distressed, and Vikrant promises to find her. Meanwhile, as Mannat attempts to escape, she is spotted by the goons after accidentally knocking over a chair. They taunt her, claiming there's no way she can run. Quick-thinking Mannat disables the fuse box, plunging the place into darkness.

The goons panic, fearing she might slip away under the cover of darkness. Elsewhere, Aishwarya confronts Mallika, questioning her erratic behaviour and self-destruction. Mallika confesses that everything she did was to win over Vikrant. She believes Vikrant pities Mannat and that's why he's drawn to her. She plans to ruin Mannat so she can have Vikrant to herself. Aishwarya is stunned to hear her twisted intentions, and at that moment, she receives another message from Anirudh.

Vikrant tries to reassure Shruthi again, saying he will call Mezbani's landline directly. If Mannat is there, she might pick up. As the phone rings, Mannat reaches for it, but the goons cut the call before she can answer. Vikrant concludes she isn't at the venue. Shruthi then approaches Gagan, expressing her growing fear that something bad has happened to Mannat. Gagan tries to calm her down.

Determined to get to the bottom of it, Vikrant decides to personally visit Mezbani. Gagan continues to offer support to Shruthi. At the same time, Neetu warns Mallika not to repeat her drinking episodes as it may push Vikrant further away. Gagan asks Neetu about Aishwarya's whereabouts, and she replies that Aishwarya just left.

At Mezbani, Vikrant searches the venue thoroughly, but the goons manage to hide Mannat from him. Once he leaves, they mock her, saying no one will come to her rescue as she has no father or lover.

Just then, Aishwarya storms in and declares that Mannat's mother is still alive and will not let history repeat itself. She courageously fights off the goons. Mannat joins in, stopping one of the goons from attacking Aishwarya. Amidst the chaos, Mannat accidentally triggers the fire alarm. Vikrant hears the siren, and Roni updates him immediately.

In a dramatic turn, Aishwarya shields Mannat from a knife attack and pleads with her not to reveal Mallika's involvement to Vikrant. She begs for a chance to explain herself, fearing that Mallika could land in jail. Just then, Vikrant arrives at the scene.