Mangal Lakshmi 16th January 2025 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode begins with Mangal dancing freely on the dance floor without any fear. Adit notices her and takes a sip of his drink before joining her. They dance joyfully together. Others also join them, making the dance floor lively. Isha shows everything to Kusum via a video call. The family feels happy, and Shanti, Ishana, and Akshat start dancing too. Sowmya watches this and feels frustrated. Meanwhile, Kusum suddenly falls unconscious. Shanti rushes to her and asks what happened. She asks Ishana to fetch water. Unnoticed, Sowmya adds some powder to the water before Ishana brings it to Kusum. Kusum drinks the water and says she feels better. Sowmya smirks, thinking Kusum will eventually become the reason for Mangal and Adit’s separation.
An intoxicated Adit tells Mangal that he hasn’t felt this happy in years. Mangal agrees and accidentally drops a gift. Adit looks at it and says he feels uneasy because Steve gave her a gift while he never has. He then asks about her relationship with Steve. Mangal explains that not all relationships are bad. Adit agrees and praises her culinary skills. Mangal thanks him for supporting her. Adit admits he wants to share his feelings, confessing he was deeply worried about her during her absence. He holds her hands and apologizes for his past mistakes, acknowledging he left her alone when she needed him most. Mangal tearfully responds, saying, “You left me forever.” Their conversation is interrupted by laughter, and they notice some foreigners watching and laughing at them. Embarrassed, Adit lets go of her hand and walks away.
Adit later realizes Mangal isn’t following him and starts searching for her. Meanwhile, Sowmya becomes increasingly frustrated seeing Adit and Mangal getting closer. Adit eventually finds Mangal and takes her to her room. He asks her not to leave, to which Mangal replies, “I’m here, and your call is enough to bring me back.” She tries to undo her hair but slips and falls into Adit’s arms. He gently tucks her hair behind her ear and gets lost in her eyes before hugging her. Mangal is overwhelmed with happy tears. Suddenly, the sound of a breaking vase startles them. However, it is revealed to be Sowmya’s dream. She wakes up, frustrated, and receives a call. She agrees to meet the person on the other end.
Later, Adit sees Mangal sleeping outside and brings her to the room. Meanwhile, Shanti notices Sowmya sneaking out late at night, all dressed up. The next morning, Adit and Mangal share a sweet moment, smiling at each other. Adit attempts to touch her hand, but Mangal playfully moves away with a smile.
Sowmya meets a stranger and parties with him. Meanwhile, Adit wakes up hearing Mangal crying. When he asks what’s wrong, Mangal replies cryptically, saying, “We did something she couldn’t.” Realizing they had spent the night together, Adit asks Mangal to forget about it.
At the event, Umesh tells Lakshmi he wants to leave because he doesn’t want to see Jia, the chief guest. Lakshmi reminds him they are there for charity and have done nothing wrong, so it is Jia who should feel ashamed, not them. Umesh agrees reluctantly. Meanwhile, Sanjana hides her face with a dupatta. Lakshmi notices a couple flying kites and imagines herself with Karthik. In jail, Karthik also sees a kite and thinks of Lakshmi.
At the event, Jia spots Lakshmi and is annoyed by her presence. However, when Jia hears Gayatri’s voice saying, “I will leave you,” she is startled and drops the mic. When the organizers check the microphone, they find no issue. Jia hears the voice again and leaves the event in shock, ignoring the organizers. The crowd begins gossiping, vowing never to attend Jia’s events again. Lakshmi confronts Jia, but Jia warns her to stay away. A beggar then tells Lakshmi that a soul resides in her body, leaving Jia even more shaken. Jia wonders if Lakshmi is truly possessed by Gayatri’s spirit. She leaves in a panic. Umesh and others ask Lakshmi what happened, but she doesn’t explain. Sanjana appears frightened as Lakshmi heads out to deliver prasad to Karthik.
Meanwhile, Mangal begins packing her belongings. Adit tries to comfort her, but she accuses him of not understanding her pain. Sowmya returns home and secretly adds something to Kusum’s tea, assuming it’s hers. However, Shanti unknowingly switches the cups, and Kusum drinks the tea. She feels dizzy again but decides to go out for fresh air. Sowmya seizes the opportunity and pushes her from behind.
As Adit and Mangal return home, they find Sudhesh and Shanti bringing an unconscious Kusum inside. Sowmya pretends to be concerned but internally thinks Kusum’s condition will lead to Adit and Mangal’s separation. Kusum requests Sudhesh not to tell Mangal and Adit about her health.
Mangal and Adit enter the house, and Mangal joyfully reunites with the children. Adit notices Sowmya’s absence. Akshat happily holds both his parents’ hands, but Sowmya, feeling envious, retreats to her room. Later, Akshat asks Mangal about his gift. Mangal takes blessings from the elders and shows her trophy to Kusum, who pretends to be fine despite her tiredness. She excuses herself to prepare tea. Sensing something is wrong, Mangal asks Shanti about Kusum, but Shanti doesn’t reveal anything. Mangal approaches Kusum in the kitchen, who tries to send her away. Mangal begins suspecting that Kusum is upset with her, possibly because of what happened between her and Adit.
Episode ends.
Precap: Sowmya overhears Adit and Mangal’s conversation and is shocked.