In the 10th March 2025 episode of Kumkum Bhagya, Raunak protects Prarthna in a tense moment, proving his growing concern for her. Smita plots to bring Raunak and Payal closer, while Seema grows suspicious. At the club, Prarthna faces humiliation, but Raunak stands by her side. A shocking incident forces Raunak to take a stand, leading to an intense confrontation.
Raunak playfully throws a paper at Prarthna to wake her up. Startled, she demands to know why he is there. Raunak expresses his gratitude, acknowledging that despite his family’s mistreatment, she still did everything she could to save Sneha. He assures her that he will never take her words lightly again, bids her good night, and leaves. After he’s gone, Gayatri teases Prarthna, hinting that Raunak might have feelings for her. However, Prarthna brushes it off and tells her to sleep.
Meanwhile, Smita reflects on Raunak’s growing concern for Prarthna and devises a plan to bring him and Payal closer.
The next day, Prarthna is summoned by Smita. During their conversation, Smita brings up Gayatri’s education and offers to help financially—but with one condition. She wants Prarthna to encourage Raunak to see Payal as his life partner and bring them closer. Before Prarthna can respond, Payal arrives and greets her warmly. Seizing the opportunity, Smita suggests that Raunak take Payal out for an outing. Though Raunak hesitates, he quickly agrees upon learning that Prarthna will also be joining them. Meanwhile, Seema is troubled after discovering that Raunak had visited Prarthna at night to thank her. Kishan, however, reassures her, reminding her that Raunak is a responsible man.
Later that evening, the group arrives at a club, but Prarthna is denied entry for not wearing a western outfit. Raunak argues with security on her behalf, but Payal steps in, insisting it isn’t worth the trouble. She offers to buy Prarthna a dress and asks Raunak to chat with Vicky while she takes care of it. Raunak reluctantly agrees.
A short while later, Payal returns with Prarthna, now dressed in a western outfit. Raunak is momentarily stunned by her transformation. However, Payal quickly takes charge, introducing Prarthna to Vicky as Raunak’s house help before dragging Raunak onto the dance floor. Meanwhile, Vicky attempts to flirt with Prarthna, claiming to be single and trying to hold her hand. Uncomfortable, Prarthna pushes him away and leaves.
As she wanders through the club, she accidentally steps into the wrong room. Moments later, Vicky follows her and begins misbehaving, attempting to force himself on her. Realizing that Prarthna is missing, Raunak immediately starts searching for her. He arrives just in time and furiously attacks Vicky, placing him in a chokehold. As security and Payal rush to intervene, Payal warns Raunak that he might end up killing Vicky if he doesn’t let go.
