In order to support his new wife, Shyam begins to earn his living by doing odd jobs for Maasa and sons. Shyam's parents at first are offended by this, but Shyam convinces his mother that he wants to establish on his own. Suguna starts to slowly behave normally around Shyam, who is very happy. Jagya in the meantime starts to behave worse due to Sunder's company. He lies all the time without any fear. He hardly studies. In order to help him pass with good marks, his teacher asks for Rs.10,000 as bribe and Jagya considers paying him the money. He makes Anandi do all his classwork, and she is left being overworked with household chores and Jagya's work. Bhagwati returns from her pilgrimage and learns about the land mortgage. Khajan promises to free the land soon.
As Suguna and Shyam's relationship slowly progresses, Bhairav learns of Jagya's cutting classes and playing games. He comes home and beats up Jagya. Anandi helps Jagya by hiding his video game. Jagya promises his father to correct himself and study well. Khajan's land is taken over by Mahavir Singh, who refuses to part with it even though Khajan offers money to repay his loan. Upon learning Maasa is related to Mahavir Singh, Anandi's parents approach Maasa for help. On hearing Mahavir Singh's name, Maasa clams up, refusing to know anyone by that name. She starts having nightmares about her past. Her family is puzzled by her mysterious behavior.
Khajan plans to buy another piece of land, but may have to mortgage his house for that. Anandi and the others try to convince Maasa to help Khajan, but Maasa does not relent. Jagya takes Anandi to Mahavir SIngh's house. He tells Mahavir Singh that he is Maasa's grandson and asks him to return Khajan's land. This gives an excuse to Mahavir Singh, who come to Maasa's haveli and taunts her. Maasa hits Anandi and tells her to leave the house the next day and go back to her parents. Anandi goes back to her parents while everyone at Maasa's house is sad about this. Anandi's parents try to talk to Maasa who does not relent.They pawn their house to borrow money to buy land. Mahavir Singh begins to plot with Madan Singh and ramcharan Singh against Maasa. He sends a set of bangles to Maasa which makes her remember her tormented secret past....
Mahavir is Kalyani's jethji.They live in the same haveli where Kalyani is happily married to Mahavir's brother. Once her husband passes away, young Maasa is helpless and at the mercy of Mahavir, who tries to take advantage of her. Fearing her safety when Mahavir tries to rape her, Maasa runs away from the haveli along with her children, never to look back....