Today’s episode begins with Dhairya meeting a delivery man. The man tells Dhairya that the item he ordered has arrived. He explains that the bhang is very strong. Once someone drinks it, they will start revealing everything in their heart like a live confession. Dhairya takes the bhang and pays him. After the man leaves, Dhairya thinks to himself that once this bhang is mixed in the thandai, Aishwarya Rao will reveal all her secrets.
Holi Celebration Begins
The next day, Mannat celebrates Holi with Dua and Dhairya. At the same time, Yashika applies colour to Aishwarya and wishes her Happy Holi. They hug each other.
Soon, Vikrant announces the next round of the cooking competition. He says the next stage is the Friendly Round, but it will still be challenging. Arzoo has suggested a twist — no one will know which contestant cooked which dish until the round ends.
After cooking, the contestants will present their dishes as a surprise to the judges.
Vikrant then reveals the theme. Each contestant must cook the first meal they remember tasting in life — a dish connected to their childhood, memories, or emotions.
Dua Plans Her Dish
Bunty asks Dua what she will cook. Dua says she will prepare something she learned from two people she admires — half inspired by Mannat and half by Vikrant. She also mentions that Vikrant was once her ideal chef. Hearing this makes Yuvi glare at her angrily.
Mannat also asks if Dua needs help, but Dua confidently says she knows exactly what she wants to make. Bunty notices Yuvi staring angrily and encourages Dua to defeat him. Mannat immediately stops him and tells Dua not to cook to defeat someone. She says cooking should come from passion and hard work.
Yashika’s Cheating Plan
Meanwhile, Yashika talks privately with Yuvi. She tells him that he must defeat Dua at any cost.
Yuvi says he will win easily because Dua cannot cook properly. Yashika then suggests a clever trick — he should swap his dish with Dua’s dish.
Yuvi gets worried and says Vikrant will be very angry if he finds out. Yashika assures him she will create a distraction so no one notices. During that moment, Yuvi can quickly exchange the dishes.
She warns him that this must remain a secret. Yuvi agrees and becomes confident that he will win the round.
Vikrant Praises Dua
Later, Mannat tells Dua that someone praised her yesterday. The person said Dua is talented, hardworking, and sincere.
Dua becomes curious and asks who said it.
Mannat says she overheard someone saying that Dua does not cook to impress judges — she cooks from the heart. According to that person, food should not only fill the stomach but also connect hearts.
At that moment, Mannat notices Vikrant nearby listening to them. It becomes clear that he was the one who praised Dua.
Vikrant playfully asks Mannat why she is secretly listening to other people’s conversations.
Dhairya’s Plan in the Kitchen
As the cooking round begins, everyone starts preparing their dishes. Yuvi secretly watches Dua and thinks that even if she cooks well, the judges will taste her dish as his.
Meanwhile, Dhairya goes to the kitchen and secretly mixes the bhang into the drink. He hopes that Aishwarya will drink it and reveal the truth.
Mannat Distracts Aishwarya
Outside, Mannat keeps Aishwarya busy in conversation. She asks about stones and aura, pretending she wants to learn about them.
Aishwarya says such things require knowledge and experience and that she will explain later. She keeps checking her phone while talking.
Soon Dhairya returns and signals Mannat that his work is done. Mannat then ends the conversation.
Aishwarya’s Secret Plan
Aishwarya later goes to the kitchen and sees the cooler that has arrived. She believes everything will now happen according to her plan.
She tells Mallika to inform the delivery man that when she gives a signal, the coolers must be moved out immediately.
Mallika gets irritated and complains that Aishwarya always gives her small tasks while Yashika gets more important work. Aishwarya scolds her and tells her to stop complaining.
Yuvi Swaps the Dish
When the cooking round ends, Vikrant and Aishwarya prepare to taste the dishes. Yuvi becomes nervous because he still has not swapped his dish.
He looks at Yashika, who signals him to wait.
Suddenly, Yashika pushes a lighting stand and it falls toward Mannat. Seeing the danger, Dua shouts “Mom!” Everyone rushes forward. Vikrant quickly saves Mannat.
While everyone is distracted, Yuvi secretly swaps his dish with Dua’s dish.
Dua Accuses Yuvi
When it is time to present the dishes, Yuvi confidently serves the dish that actually belongs to Dua.
Dua immediately realizes something is wrong. She says that Yuvi has stolen her dish and that it is the one she prepared.
Yuvi denies the accusation and says Dua is lying because her own dish was not good enough. Dua becomes emotional and starts crying.
Vikrant Finds a Solution
Mannat comforts Dua and says the judges will decide fairly. Yashika interrupts and accuses Mannat of threatening them because Yuvi is her son.
Aishwarya also criticizes Dua’s accusation.
However, Vikrant remembers that in Dua’s introduction video she had cooked the same dish. He then proposes a solution.
Both contestants must cook the dish again in front of everyone. The truth will become clear.
Truth Comes Out
Dua immediately starts cooking again.
Yuvi refuses and demands to be declared the winner. Vikrant gets angry and warns him that if he refuses, he will be disqualified.
Yuvi finally starts cooking but struggles badly and ruins the dish.
Meanwhile, Dua calmly prepares the dish perfectly again. Everyone applauds her talent and hard work.
Precap
During the Holi celebration, Vikrant drinks bhang and becomes intoxicated. In his drunken state, he starts playing Holi with Mannat and applies colour to her.
Our Take
Today’s episode was full of drama and smart twists. Dhairya’s bhang plan, Yashika’s cheating trick, and Vikrant’s fair decision made the episode very interesting. Dua proved her talent again by cooking the dish perfectly, while Yuvi’s cheating plan completely failed.
