Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki: Mallika OFFICIALLY ends her friendship with Mannat

Tonight's Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki episode starts with Aishwarya addressing the media, confidently declaring that Salooja's son will marry Shalini. This announcement leaves Neetu anxious, fearing that Aishwarya is hinting at Vikrant. However, Aishwarya soon clarifies that it's Puneet who will tie the knot with Shalini, stating that he genuinely loves her. She further explains that the family had already intended to make this announcement, but recent incidents forced a delay. Aishwarya subtly taunts Mannat, saying there's a difference between truly caring for someone and just pretending to be responsible, implying that their sincerity should now be evident to everyone.

Meanwhile, Gagan confides in his mother, expressing doubt about Aishwarya's intentions. He suspects that she's hiding something from the rest of the family and wonders how she can assume Raveena would accept Shalini as her daughter-in-law.

After the media leaves, Mannat confronts Shalini, asking whether she truly intends to marry Puneet. Before Shalini can respond, Mallika steps in and tells Mannat to stop meddling in other people's lives. She insists that Shalini has the right to make her own choices. When Mannat tries to reason with her, Mallika lashes out, accusing Mannat of betrayal. She recalls how Mannat ignored Vikrant's pleas, branding her a backstabber. Mallika declares that her mother was right about Mannat and regrets ever being friends with her, calling their friendship over and vowing never to see her face again.

Soon after, Nikhil's family arrives. Vikrant quietly leads Mannat away from the scene while Mallika asks Shalini to leave. Nikhil's family reveals that they were initially planning to return to London after hearing the recent developments but decided to stay back for the sake of the children. Boby remarks that good-hearted people always seem to suffer, suggesting that they agreed to the wedding to protect their staff. Nikhil's parents praise their decision and express pride in their family's actions.

Meanwhile, Mannat vents her frustration about Boby, leading to a heated argument with Vikrant. He accuses her of targeting his family, while she demands to know why he's ignoring the fear in Shalini's eyes. Mannat insists that someone is coercing Shalini into silence and challenges Vikrant for turning a blind eye to the wrongdoings of his family. She accuses him of abandoning his moral compass and gives him back his money, asserting that Boby may not regret his actions, but Vikrant will once the truth comes to light.

Later, Puneet questions his mother about the sudden decision to marry him off to Shalini. Raveena admits she has no say in the matter. Aishwarya takes charge of the conversation, revealing the real reason behind the arrangement. She confesses that Boby is the true culprit behind the incident and that she pinned the blame on Derik to protect the family's reputation. Fearing media exposure, Aishwarya says the marriage is a strategic move to safeguard their status. She tells Puneet that he can divorce Shalini once the matter settles.

On the other side, Shalini pleads with Aishwarya to cancel the wedding, but Aishwarya refuses. She reminds Shalini of the threat she made—exposing a video of Shalini being molested to the media if she doesn't cooperate. When Aishwarya orders her to call Mannat and frame her, Shalini hesitates. At that moment, Vikrant walks in and questions Aishwarya about the video. Aishwarya dodges the question and instead accuses Mannat of mocking the family in public. When Vikrant asks Shalini directly if she wants to marry Puneet, she silently nods, clearly out of fear. Vikrant starts recalling Mannat's words with a troubled expression.

Elsewhere, Harneet scolds Mannat for trying to champion Shalini's cause, only to be blamed and humiliated. Mannat shares her pain over losing Mallika's friendship and laments that Vikrant still refuses to see the truth about his family. Harneet supports her, adding that even she finds it hard to believe Shruthi is being labeled as evil. Mannat tells her that they need proof to uncover the truth.

Determined, Mannat shares her plan to expose the real culprit. At the same time, Vikrant asks his assistant to retrieve footage from Burma's daughter's wedding. The assistant defends Mannat's integrity, saying if she wanted revenge, she could've sent his family to jail for attempted murder. He adds that Mannat is not driven by money. These words leave Vikrant confused and deeply reflective as Mannat continues her mission to bring justice to light.