In this episode of Bhagya Lakshmi (16th February 2025), love, secrets, and family tensions unfold as Rishi and Lakshmi’s relationship deepens. While shopping plans bring the characters together, hidden agendas and unspoken truths come to light. Lakshmi faces pressure from Neelam, and Ayush senses something is amiss. The episode sets the stage for emotional drama and shocking revelations.
The episode begins with Rishi talking to Ayush about how his feelings for Lakshmi have grown since their marriage. At the same time, Lakshmi shares her own feelings with Shalu. Rishi says that when love develops in a relationship, everything changes. Shalu admits that she misses her old friendship with Ayush, but Lakshmi reminds her that she’s getting more than just friendship now. Coincidentally, Rishi says the same thing to Ayush.
Shalu asks Lakshmi to go shopping with her, and Lakshmi agrees. Ayush then convinces Rishi to come along too. When Harleen hears about their plans, she asks Rishi to get her jewelry polished while he’s out, and he agrees. Later, Shalu asks Harleen if she can take Lakshmi shopping, and Harleen happily agrees. However, Neelam has her own plans. She calls Lakshmi and tells her to buy a particular design for Shalu, making it clear that she expects her to do so.
As Rishi looks for his car keys, Malishka asks where he’s going. When Rishi says he’s going shopping with Lakshmi, Ayush, and Shalu, Malishka insists on coming. But Rishi reminds her about her sprained ankle and leaves without her. Worried that Lakshmi might tell Rishi about her pregnancy, Malishka calls Anushka to create problems for Lakshmi and Shalu.
Neelam then warns Lakshmi to focus only on shopping and nothing else. She reminds Lakshmi of their deal, threatening to end the marriage if she doesn’t keep her promise. Lakshmi asks why Neelam is being so harsh, but Neelam insists she’s just making sure Lakshmi doesn’t change her mind. She says she won’t allow two women from the same family to be daughters-in-law of the house. Lakshmi is upset but doesn’t say much.
Meanwhile, Malishka asks her mother, Kiran, to get involved in her plan against Lakshmi by contacting Anushka. Outside Neelam’s room, Ayush overhears their conversation and confronts Lakshmi about Neelam’s statement regarding two daughters-in-law. He directly asks if Neelam has forced Lakshmi to leave Rishi so that he can marry Shalu.
Lakshmi tries to avoid the question and says that Neelam has accepted Shalu, asking Ayush not to worry so much. But Ayush is concerned and presses her for the truth. Lakshmi tells him that her marriage with Rishi is complicated and walks away, leaving Ayush feeling that she’s hiding something.
