The media captures every moment as Indu receives the car gifted by Ritesh Malhotra. Dolly admires the car and praises Indu for her courage. Another key is handed to Ritesh while reporters crowd around Indu, asking how she feels after receiving such a generous gesture. Kaamna urges Indu to smile and assures her that Ritesh will handle the situation.
When Ritesh inquires why she looks stressed, Indu surprises everyone by refusing the gift. She returns the key and gift box, insisting she doesn’t need it. Reporters question her refusal, and Kaamna tries to calm the crowd while Sameer secretly negotiates a ₹15-crore advertisement deal with the company.
Indu explains to Ritesh that she is not accustomed to such lavishness and feels uncomfortable. Ritesh orders a servant to bring her water, while Vivaan teases her about being a journalist. Indu confesses she is not a professional reporter, a fact Ritesh already knew from her magazine Kutton Ki Duniya.
Kaamna questions why Indu rejected the gift, and Indu apologizes, explaining that if she had been informed beforehand, she would have acted differently. She asserts that Ritesh’s two words, “thank you,” are enough and that the car’s value is irrelevant compared to her own middle-class principles.
Ritesh attempts to persuade her, emphasizing that gifts are symbolic of gratitude, not wealth. Indu insists her actions were for her Zoon and for the fans’ happiness, not for personal gain or fame. She declines Ritesh’s invitation to lunch, sticking to her one-hour break as she must return to work.
Meanwhile, back at home, Anjali reminds Rajendra that Reddy Uncle hasn’t paid his dues, but he continues to support the tiffin service. Asha makes pakoras, spreading cheer in the kitchen. Indu arrives and contributes money to cover the losses, showing her thoughtfulness. Anjali remarks that happiness can’t be bought with money, a sentiment Ritesh had misunderstood when he tried gifting the car.
Rahul explains to Ritesh that middle-class people often refuse gifts to preserve their self-respect, recounting how his family once struggled to even get enough ration. Ritesh reflects on the stark differences between their worlds, realizing Indu’s values are admirable yet unfamiliar to him.
Indu discusses Ritesh’s frustration with Rajendra and Anjali, acknowledging that bringing Zoon could have complicated matters. Sunita informs Indu that Zoon is sad because she wasn’t included in a school competition. Indu assures her that she will reveal the truth to Zoon at the right moment. Sunita warns that past truths can bring present destruction, but Indu remains resolute.
Elsewhere, Kadambari, owner of B Times, questions why the footage of Ritesh Malhotra’s house was deleted after the event. She confronts her employee about Pankaj’s instructions and asserts her commitment to uncovering the truth.
Precap
Indu tells Vivek that Ritesh sees ordinary lives as cinematic, not realizing real struggles. Vivek hints at a plan. Ritesh reprimands Sameer for pursuing an advertisement he disagrees with, while Kaamna and Pankaj attempt to intervene.
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