Mangal Lakshmi 5th January 2026 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode begins with Mangal tearing the agreement papers meant to keep her away from her family and throwing them at Sowmya. Mangal tells Sowmya that she can do anything for her family but will never leave them. She says she is not so illiterate as to trust someone like Sowmya and rebukes her, stating that her nature will never change. Mangal declares that as a mother, it is her duty to protect her children from people like Sowmya. She vows to ensure that her children and in-laws get their rightful home and reminds Sowmya that she has not won and that her plans have failed. Mangal firmly states that truth always wins and that she knows how to fight for her rights with honesty and integrity. She asserts that she will bring her family back home through righteousness and that no matter what Sowmya does, victory will be hers. Mangal then leaves. Enraged, Sowmya throws a pot in frustration, injures herself, and decides to teach Mangal a lesson for lecturing her.
Meanwhile, Sudesh asks Adit to rest, but Adit insists he is fine and sends him inside. Neel returns home, and Adit confronts him for his actions. Neel says he went there after thinking everything through and adds that if their mother had not intervened, he would have taught Sowmya a lesson. He asserts that as a man of the family, he knows how to handle such situations. Enraged, Adit raises his hand at Neel, but Shanti stops him, defending Neel and saying he did nothing wrong. Adit argues that Neel tried to burn the house, but Shanti counters that Neel acted to protect his family after Sowmya threw them out of the house. She sends Neel inside. Shanti then confronts Adit, accusing him of supporting Sowmya while abandoning Mangal. She reminds him that despite everything, Mangal still supports him and his family, while he has never stood by her. Shanti praises Neel for thinking about his mother, unlike Adit. Adit is left speechless.
Later, Sowmya returns home and thinks that although she planned everything to get Adit, he and the entire family are now standing with Mangal. She realizes she needs a new plan to win Adit back.
Mangal returns home and notices that the electricity is still out. Inside, she sees Adit lovingly serving food to the family in candlelight. Adit asks Mangal to sit and eat, but she insists on serving instead. Adit says they must support each other during tough times. Suddenly, Adit receives a shocking phone call.
Adit rushes to the hospital, where he learns that Sowmya attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills due to stress. The doctor warns that this is dangerous for both Sowmya and the baby. Adit anxiously asks about the baby’s condition, and the doctor says they will know after the reports. Adit meets Sowmya, who apologizes for throwing the family out of the house in an emotional moment. Adit questions her for attempting suicide without thinking about their unborn child. Sowmya then tells him something that leaves him furious.
Back home, Mangal repeatedly tries to call Adit, but the call does not connect. The family worries about his sudden disappearance. Shanti suspects that Adit has gone to Sowmya, while Kusum believes he will not return to her after everything that has happened. Shanti insists she knows Adit well and waits to see who is right. Adit returns home, angry, and confronts Mangal, accusing her of speaking harshly to Sowmya. Mangal defends herself, saying Sowmya was at fault. Adit tells her to forget the past and behave kindly because Sowmya is pregnant. At hospital, Sowmya thinks to herself that her suicide attempt has successfully turned Adit against Mangal.
Episode ends.
Why Adit’s Decision Was a Mistake (Opinion/Analysis): Adit choosing to emotionally support Sowmya again proves to be a mistake because it ignores the pain and sacrifices Mangal has endured for his family. Instead of questioning Sowmya’s actions, Adit shifts the blame onto Mangal, who has always stood for truth and responsibility.
By reacting emotionally rather than logically, Adit fails to see that Sowmya’s suicide attempt is also a form of manipulation. His decision risks breaking the fragile trust that was slowly rebuilding between him and Mangal.
Our Take: Sowmya’s move feels less like guilt and more like a calculated step to regain control over Adit. Her actions suggest she knows exactly how to turn situations in her favor by playing on emotions.
Mangal, on the other hand, continues to stand strong with honesty, but Adit’s anger may push her to a breaking point. If Adit doesn’t realize the truth soon, he may lose the only person who truly stands by him.
Will Adit finally understand Sowmya’s manipulation, or will his wrong decision once again hurt Mangal deeply?