In the 5th March 2025 episode of Bhagya Lakshmi, Anushka’s accusations against Shalu and Ayush create intense family drama. Shalu retaliates fiercely, confronting Anushka’s cruel insults. Tensions rise as Anushka targets Lakshmi’s past and Shalu’s late parents. The episode highlights emotional confrontations and a shocking moment of betrayal.
Anushka tries to play the victim when Ayush confronts her about tarnishing their family’s reputation. In front of the NGO women, she accuses Ayush of threatening her, prompting Rishi to tell her to stop the drama. She counters by pointing out that everyone has a past, including Lakshmi, and questions why her past with Neel is being singled out. Rishi, however, warns her firmly not to involve Lakshmi and declares that his priority is Ayush and Shalu’s happiness.
Anushka challenges whether anyone cares about her happiness. The Oberoi family then declares that she is no longer a part of their lives, but Anushka refuses to leave, claiming she was mistreated. Neelam challenges her motives, asking why she wants to return if that’s how she feels. Anushka insists she just wants her family back, creating a scene while the NGO women promise to support her.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi struggles to free herself from the cold storage. Back at the Oberoi house, the NGO women try to unite Anushka and Ayush by joining their hands, vowing to return to collect her belongings. Once they leave, Ayush immediately pulls his hand away, telling Anushka that his family and Shalu mean everything to him, and he won’t allow anyone to harm them. Anushka blames Shalu for turning Ayush against her and even attempts to throw her out of the house. Ayush quickly intervenes, bringing Shalu back inside.
Ayush vents to the NGO women, warning them that Anushka is manipulative and cannot be trusted. But the NGO women stand by Anushka, insisting they are supporting her rights. As tensions rise, Anushka escalates the situation, threatening to send Shalu to jail and cruelly taunting that neither she nor Lakshmi will ever find love or happiness. When Shalu defends Lakshmi, Anushka takes it further, blaming Shalu and Lakshmi for their parents’ deaths and saying their parents would regret raising them. This pushes Shalu over the edge, and she slaps Anushka. Anushka tries to retaliate, but Ayush stops her.
Elsewhere, Balwinder questions Malishka about Lakshmi’s whereabouts. Back at the Oberoi house, Anushka shoves Shalu, prompting Ayush to react angrily. He intervenes, comforting Shalu and warning Anushka to stay within her limits. However, Anushka continues to hurl insults, once again attacking Shalu’s late parents. Shalu, tearful, pleads with Anushka to stop.
In the cold storage, Lakshmi struggles to escape, determined to protect her unborn child. Back at the Oberoi house, Ayush and Dadi comfort Shalu while Neelam demands Anushka leave. The NGO women stand their ground, stating that the police will decide the matter. Aanchal warns them that they have backed the wrong person, but the NGO women remain adamant, believing the police will uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Malishka deceives Balwinder, telling him that Lakshmi is at the Oberoi house for Shalu’s engagement. Believing her, Balwinder leaves to search for Lakshmi. In the cold storage, Lakshmi reassures her unborn child that she will protect them no matter what. Back at the Oberoi house, Anushka continues to insult Shalu, calling her a liar and pleading for everyone to believe her version of the “truth.” When the family refuses, Anushka, in a fit of rage, throws black ink on Shalu’s face, leaving everyone stunned.
