Lakhiya and the Thakurs are discussing about the cycle race. Lakhiya has been the winner for the past 5 years and the Thakurs are sure that he would win this time around as well. The Jr. Thakur gifts Lakhiya a pair of shoes and Lakhiya is happy. He thanks the Thakurs for always having supported his family and him; the Sr. Thakur tells him that they have always helped and supported him 'cos he has done all his work faithfully. The Sr. Thakur thinks about how to get Mangroo's plot of land – Lakhiya tells him that they have to wait for just one more day, as Mangroo wasn't in a position to accumulate Rs. 25,000/- in two days time. The Sr. Thakur thinks that this is how they can extract revenge from Mangroo for putting them down at every instant in front of the villagers.
In Mangroo's house, Imarti and Mangroo are sitting inside counting the money that they have managed to get. Mangroo looks all around and sees that there is nothing left in his house, except for a few basic furniture and stuff. He is very sad and tells Imarti that it seems that they have not sold the stuff, but have actually sold all their old dreams and memories. He is shocked to find that Imarti has also sold the utensils that she had received during her marriage, and which was supposed to be passed on to their grand child. Imarti tells him that they would give new utensils to their grand child and would also purchase all the stuff that they have sold, in the days to come. Mangroo is not convinced and weeps like a child. Imarti somehow consoles him and they count the money. They are down felt when they realize that they have been able to get only about Rs. 17, 510/- in total. Imarti goes and searches the house to see if there is any more saleable material; Mangroo tells her that there is nothing left in the house to sell. They sit and think about the next course of action when they suddenly hear Phulwa and Babu in the courtyard, and Phulwa egging Babu to cycle properly.
Both Mangroo and Imarti goes to the courtyard to see Babu pedaling the cycle and Phulwa holding the cycle steadily, so as not to let him fall. The children are unaware of their parents' presence – while practicing, Phulwa tells Babu that he has to win the race so that they can help their parents repay the loan. Mangroo is surprised and asks Imarti why she had told the children about the loan. Imarti tells him that she has not told them, they must have somehow come to know about it.
Mangroo asks Phulwa what they are doing. Phulwa shows him the poster of the cycle race and tells him that if Babu wins the race, then they would be able to get Rs. 5000/- as prize money. Mangroo is unhappy and scolds the children for thinking of even participating in the race, which was meant for the adults. Phulwa reminds her Father that he has himself previously said that in matter of sports, there are no age barriers. Mangroo tells her that he doesn't want them to participate in the race, and asks Babu to concentrate on his studies instead, and not create any further trouble.
Heera and Rakesh are sitting in Heera's hut and talking about Mangroo. Heera worries about how Mangroo would be able to arrange for such a hefty amount within such a short span of time and feels bad that he is scheming behind his friend, as well. Rakesh tells him not to bother about Mangroo but to worry about his future and about Chunni, since everything was happening as per the Thakur's wishes. Heera suddenly sees Chunni standing in the doorway; he falters and stammers but introduces Rakesh as his friend who had seen Chunni when he was a baby. Chunni replies that she doesn't reply Rakesh as all, but nevertheless wishes him. Rakesh goes away from their house - Chunni asks her Father what they were discussing about Mangroo Uncle. She asks Heera to request Rakesh Uncle to grant some more time to Mangroo Uncle so that he can repay the money. Heera tells her that he has already requested so, but Rakesh is also in trouble and needs the money urgently. Chunni is not convinced; Heera tells her to stay away from matters of the adults and shows her various food that he has bought for her. Chunni is in tears and runs away. Heera thinks about he is doing everything for Chunni's sake but that his daughter is not at all happy.
In RC's house, his Mother brings the women of the neighbourhood for 'muh dikhayi'. She is shocked and surprised to see her house neat and clean; the other women ask her to be happy that her bahu has cleaned her house and made it fit for human accommodation. RC's Mother tells them that she is not used to such cleanliness; she welcomes everybody to come inside and sit down. Champa comes in with her ghunghat hiding her face. She sits beside her m-i-l who asks the women to complete the ritual first and give their gifts to the new bride. The ladies comment that Champa has not brought anything as dowry, RC's mother is not happy with the comment. She indirectly asks Champa why she has cleaned the puja place since she herself has stopped asking anything from God, or even expecting anything from him. She tells Champa that instead of worshipping God, they should worship the sun who provides light, the river which provides water, etc. Champa tells her that they should worship God not for anything but to reinforce their faith and belief in him, so that he would definitely help one and all during difficult times. The women are happy with her answer and bless her, with her m-i-l collecting the money. RC comes in at that time and is happy to see the womenfolk there. One of them notices him standing near the doorway and asks him to come and sit beside Champa. Both RC and Champa are shy. One woman drags RC inside and once he stands beside Champa, everybody comments about how beautiful they look together as a couple. RC's Mother comments they one should be bashful before marriage and not after it. She forces RC to put his hand around Champa's shoulder and stand with her. RC suddenly remembers Phulwa's words when she was trying to get him to marry Champa and how they would look great as a couple. He becomes sad and walks away, much to Champa's surprise.
Babu and Phulwa are helping Imarti in putting clothes and blankets etc. to dry. Imarti tells the children to go and eat something while she puts up the remaining clothes, Babu tells them that he is not hungry and doesn't want to eat. Imarti understands that Babu is still upset that Mangroo has barred him from participating in the race. Phulwa tells her Mother that they wanted to win the race so that the money could be used to repay the loan, but she says that if her Father doesn't want them to participate then he must be right and that they would abide by his wishes. She feels that if they don't get the money, then they would lose the land again. Imarti thinks for a while and then asks Babu to squeeze water from a thick blanket so that she can put it up on the rope to dry. Babu is unable to do anything under the blanket's weight; Imarti then asks Phulwa to help Babu. Between the two of them, they struggle but somehow manage to squeeze water from the blanket. Imarti tells them that though the race is for elders, yet two children can win it if they put their heart and soul into it and work hard. She agrees to speak to Mangroo and get his confirmation for the same.
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