Mangal Lakshmi 16h June 2025 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode begins with Raghuveer talking to Antara’s photo. He shares that Veda has found a heart donor and that he will reveal the truth about Lakshmi to Veda after her surgery. He adds that Lakshmi will also be happy today, as she’s about to get her life back by meeting Karthik. Raghuveer leaves the room, unaware that Jia has overheard everything. Determined, Jia decides to leave the house.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi takes Veda’s phone and tries to find news about Jia’s engagement, but she’s unable to access anything. Veda tells her that she can’t browse such news on her phone, as her father has restricted access to content based on her eligibility. Lakshmi realizes Raghuveer has enabled parental controls and wonders how to find out who Jia is engaged to. She leaves the room, deep in thought.
Jia is about to escape when Raghuveer confronts her—having spotted her earlier in the mirror. He sternly questions why she entered his house without permission and threatens to file a trespassing case. Jia responds, saying she came for answers. She accuses him of hiding Lakshmi while the world believes she is dead and threatens to file a case against him for not informing Karthik. Raghuveer defends himself, saying Lakshmi is an adult who can make her own decisions.
Jia then proposes a deal. She says, “Your wife and Lakshmi look alike, and Veda thinks Lakshmi is her mother. Let Lakshmi become both your wife and Veda’s mother. In return, I’ll have Karthik.” She urges him to agree. At that moment, Lakshmi calls out for Raghuveer from outside. Jia quickly adds, “I’m engaged to Karthik, and he’s happy with me. Just accept this deal—your daughter needs Lakshmi, so let her become your Antara.”
Raghuveer loses his temper and warns her not to take Antara’s name. He declares, “No one can replace Antara. Lakshmi is Karthik’s wife. Now leave!” He forces Jia to leave through the window. Lakshmi enters and asks whom he was shouting at. Raghuveer hides the truth about Jia’s visit and tells her they are heading to the hospital. He also asks her to visit Karthik.
Lakshmi expresses her desire to know who Jia is engaged to and requests him to disable the parental controls. Raghuveer avoids the topic, saying a technician enabled them and that she shouldn’t worry. He urges her to get ready and meet Karthik. Internally, Raghuveer believes Karthik wouldn’t willingly agree to an engagement with Jia and assumes she must have forced him. He hopes their meeting will clear the air.
Meanwhile, Jia is frustrated and vows not to let Karthik and Lakshmi reunite.
At home, Veda asks Lakshmi if she’s not coming to the hospital. Seeing Lakshmi in tears, Veda tells her to rest and hands over the phone Raghuveer had ordered for her. She then leaves with Raghuveer. Lakshmi prays for Veda’s recovery and mentally prepares herself to meet Karthik.
At the same time, Karthik spots a blooming rose in the garden, which reminds him of Lakshmi planting it. Overwhelmed with emotion, he picks the flower and tucks it into his shirt pocket. Lakshmi reaches Karthik’s house and calls out to him, but he leaves without hearing her. She hires an auto and follows his car.
Karthik stops at a roadside vendor where a girl sells him jasmine flowers. As Lakshmi runs toward him, she notices a hoarding displaying Karthik and Jia’s engagement poster. Shocked, she wonders if Karthik has truly forgotten her and moved on.
Episode Ends
Precap: Karthik is left heartbroken as he sees Raghuveer filling Lakshmi’s mang (hairline with vermillion).