I'll just answer the one where you asked whether it was necessary to show Jai's life in danger to have Bani return- Bani's trauma over her mother's death could only be superseded by the news that her loved one's life is in danger. Any number of pleas wouldnt have worked to hold her back. Only Jai's or Masi's health can hinder her in her decision to leave. So, maybe, it was necessary... (I didnt mention Rano or Pia, because Bani wasnt leaving them in the first place, she will never leave her sisters, atleast now)
After reading most of the posts, and the update, here is what I think is going on: ( I havent seen yesterdays epi, and not todays either)
We werent shown what immediately happened after the shot was fired, Im assuming. But later, we found out that it was indeed Pushkar who brought Jai to the hospital. Im guessing that Jai was shot, he was critical, Pushky admitted him and Jai is doing much better now! But, Pushky has sensed that someone wants to bump Jai off! So he has spoken to the doctor and requested him to spill the false news that Jai is no more. Pushky, knew that this news would go in print and the killers/conspirators would assume that they were successful, and sit back. That way, Jai will not be harmed, at least not in the near future.
This possibility also supports Pushky's conversation with Bani. He doesnt let Bani go to the hospital and wants her to wait for the right time...it seems to be that he knows Jai is out of danger and that Bani can meet him once he is totally fine...there is no rush.
This will patch up Jai and Pushky, maybe. (or will it? 😕 )
Your khabari told us that the storyline will be gripping and drastic!
Sounds gripping? What do you think of that?
Or maybe Im in Lala land, conjuring up weird things 😆
Jojo