Mangal Lakshmi 26th February 2025 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode starts with everyone smiling as they see Kusum’s short hair. Mangal asks what happened to her hair, and Kusum explains that her hair was accidentally cut at the parlour. Meanwhile, at home, Sowmya instigates the family against Mangal, blaming her for Kusum’s short hair.
At the competition, the judges ask Mangal to present her idea. Kusum steps in and shares Mangal’s concept. After the round, the anchor calls everyone to the stage. Sidharth announces that no one will be eliminated in this round. The judges then assign the next task: creating a jingle for their product. Everyone agrees to the challenge. Later, Niketan and his mother mock Kusum, prompting Mangal to take her away from the situation.
Back at home, the doorbell rings, and Sowmya opens the door. Sudesh advises Adit not to take out his frustration on Mangal without understanding the full situation. When Mangal and Kusum arrive, Adit immediately blames Mangal for Kusum’s state. Mangal tries to explain, but Adit refuses to listen. Kusum defends Mangal, but Adit silences her, accusing Mangal of turning her into a laughingstock. Heartbroken, Kusum locks herself in her room and cries. Mangal pleads with Kusum to open the door, but Kusum asks to be left alone. Sudesh gently advises Mangal to give Kusum some space, and Mangal reluctantly agrees.
The next day, Mangal prepares for the Shivratri pooja, and Sudesh carefully places the bhog in a safe spot. Mangal urges Kusum to come out of her room, but Kusum refuses. Shanti and Lipika visit and express their happiness over Mangal’s participation in the competition. Shanti asks about Kusum, and Mangal explains that Kusum is unwilling to join the pooja. Sowmya arrives with Adit and volunteers to perform the pooja in Kusum’s place. Shanti scolds Sowmya, but Mangal intervenes to calm the situation. Sowmya, feeling smug, goes to change her clothes — but not before drinking the masala milk meant for the bhog, unaware of its effects.
As the pooja begins, Sowmya starts feeling dizzy due to the milk. Seizing the opportunity, Shanti locks Sowmya’s room from the outside, hoping Mangal will perform the ritual instead. Mangal begins the abhishek to Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, Niketan disguises himself as a worker and sneaks into Mangal’s house. On a call with his mother, he vows to get Mangal eliminated through his scheme.
In a parallel storyline, Karthik tells Lakshmi that he won’t eat dinner unless she has lunch. Lakshmi agrees, and Karthik asks her to get ready before leaving. Later, Jia notices the house decorated and asks if Karthik did it. He confirms, and she hugs him, thinking he is about to propose. Lakshmi and Raghuveer also arrive, dressed up, and ask why they were called. Karthik reveals he planned a double date since no one else was home.
During dinner, Karthik playfully questions Lakshmi, while Raghuveer fields questions as well. They try to cover for each other, but their answers don’t always align. Jia encourages Lakshmi to try Mexican food, but Karthik quickly mentions that Lakshmi doesn’t like it. Raghuveer, suspicious, asks how Karthik knows this. Karthik nervously claims that Mangal must have told him.
When Karthik asks to see their wedding photos, Lakshmi and Raghuveer panic and evade the request. Sensing something off, Karthik directly asks if they are truly married. Lakshmi, overwhelmed, spills her juice and leaves to change. Raghuveer follows her, pretending to help. Meanwhile, Jia reassures Karthik not to overthink things.
Lakshmi cries upon seeing her wedding photo, and Raghuveer notices her pain but quietly steps away. He returns to Karthik and confesses the truth — he and Lakshmi aren’t married and are only pretending. As Lakshmi comes back, Karthik looks at them normally.
Episode ends.