Mangal Lakshmi 13th February 2025 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode begins with Kusum telling Mangal that she hasn’t prepared any food for the order tomorrow. She asks Mangal if she can help her. Mangal assures Kusum that she will take care of it and asks her not to worry. Kusum comments on their situation, pointing out that Mangal is the only one managing the household now and carrying all the burden. She then leaves. Mangal thinks to herself that she must find work as soon as possible.
The next day, Mangal pretends that she is making a delivery to an office. Kusum tells Mangal that she has made Gajar Ka Halwa and suggests packing it for everyone. Mangal refuses, saying she has already packed another sweet. Kusum insists that they should also include the Gajar Ka Halwa. As she steps forward, she trips. Mangal drops the boxes while catching Kusum. Kusum notices that one of the boxes has fallen out of the package and is empty. She questions Mangal about it. Mangal makes up an excuse and tries to leave.
Sowmya stops Mangal and asks her to check if the other boxes are also empty. Kusum questions Sowmya about her tone. Kusum then checks the boxes and realizes they are all empty. Sowmya tells Kusum that Mangal has lost her job. She insults Mangal, saying she is incapable of holding onto her job. Sowmya demands to know why Mangal is going outside if she no longer has a job. Mangal tells Sowmya to stop and reminds her that what she does with her life is none of Sowmya’s business. Sowmya continues to taunt Mangal. Adit intervenes and asks Sowmya to stop.
Adit then reveals to Sowmya and the others that Mangal lost her job because of him—he was the one who angered the boss, which led to Mangal’s termination. Sowmya tells Adit not to blame himself. Adit clarifies that he is not only blaming himself but also holding Sowmya responsible. He then asks Sowmya to apologize to Mangal. Sowmya refuses and walks away.
Kusum feels disheartened about their situation. Mangal approaches Kusum and comforts her. Kusum worries about how they will manage their household expenses, mentioning that Sudesh is a heart patient and both Adit and Mangal have lost their jobs. Mangal reassures Kusum, saying they will find a way together and asks her not to worry. Kusum questions how Mangal will earn money when she has no prior work experience. In response, Mangal makes Kusum look at herself in the mirror and reminds her that she was the one who encouraged and supported her to stand on her own feet.
Meanwhile, Sowmya lashes out at Adit, accusing him of making a mistake by quitting his job. She asks him how they will manage their household expenses now. She then comments that it looks like she will have to bear all the financial responsibility alone. Adit leaves the room without responding. Later, Sowmya’s inner self appears and reminds her that she is nothing without Adit. It warns her that if she continues behaving this way, Adit might leave her. Sowmya realizes that she cannot allow that to happen.
Mangal tells Kusum that she cannot lose hope and encourages her to stay strong.
At the dining table, Karthik notices that all the food is his favorite and realizes that Lakshmi made it. He thanks her for preparing the meal.
Later, Karthik calls Jia, and they eat together. Jia then offers to drop Lakshmi home, saying it’s quite late. Karthik agrees and goes to get the car keys.
Lakshmi questions Jia about her intentions. Jia asks Lakshmi what excuse she will use to stay back. Karthik returns with the car keys, and Jia takes Lakshmi outside. However, Gayatri stops them.
Gayatri asks Karthik and Jia where they are going so late at night. Karthik explains that Jia wanted to eat Kulfi and that they were also dropping Lakshmi home. Gayatri informs Karthik that Lakshmi will be staying in their house, as Shanti has thrown her out. She adds a remark about the situation. Karthik agrees with Gayatri’s decision. Gayatri then asks Karthik to stay back since he is still not fully healthy. Karthik complies.
Lakshmi thanks Gayatri for preventing Jia from throwing her out. Gayatri tells Lakshmi that although Karthik may have forgotten his past, that does not change the fact that she is his wife.
Later, Lakshmi notices Karthik struggling and asks him what’s wrong. Karthik asks Lakshmi to help him stitch a “K” and a heart symbol on a handkerchief. Lakshmi agrees and does it. Karthik then asks her to stitch a “J” as well, saying he wants to gift the handkerchief to Jia. While stitching, Lakshmi accidentally injures her hand. Seeing this, Karthik decides to do it himself.
Jia approaches Karthik and asks what he is doing. Karthik kneels down, wishes her a happy Valentine’s Day, and presents her with the handkerchief. Jia thanks him but soon notices a mistake—beside the heart symbol, he has stitched an “L” instead of a “J.” Karthik apologizes for the error, while Lakshmi feels happy seeing his mistake.
Episode ends.