In the Kumkum Bhagya 20th March 2025 episode explores emotional turmoil as Prarthna prays desperately for her father Kishan’s recovery, while Raunak’s attempts to console her are rejected. Ketki persuades Payal to marry Raunak for financial stability despite her reluctance. Family tensions escalate with Smita upset at Raunak, and Prarthna decides to sever ties with him. The episode ends on a hopeful note as Kishan regains consciousness.
The episode begins with Raunak instructing the taxi driver to keep quiet about him paying the fare. The driver agrees to his request.
Meanwhile, Prarthna visits the temple and prays to Lord Krishna, questioning why her father, Kishan, is facing such hardships. She reminds Lord Krishna of Kishan’s unwavering faith and pleads for his intervention to save her father. Determined to get an answer, Prarthna begins ringing the temple bell continuously. Concerned, Raunak arrives and tries to stop her, warning that she might hurt herself. However, Prarthna notices the diya being blown out by the wind and becomes even more distressed about Kishan’s situation. She cries and refuses to listen to Raunak’s attempts to console her. When Raunak tries to check her injured hand, she angrily pushes him away.
Elsewhere, Ketki confronts Payal about her behavior. Payal defends herself but expresses frustration over Raunak’s attitude toward her. Ketki advises Payal that regardless of her feelings for Raunak, she must marry him to prevent their family from financial ruin. Payal feels conflicted but agrees with Ketki’s suggestion.
Back at the temple, Raunak tries again to comfort Prarthna, but she demands that he stay away from her. She questions how he can act friendly with her after humiliating Kishan, who had paid a significant price for his friendship with Raunak. Prarthna tells Raunak that Kishan’s humiliation has deeply hurt her, and she cannot tolerate it anymore. She warns Raunak never to meet her again and leaves the temple in anger.
At the temple, Prarthna prays fervently to Lord Krishna, questioning why her father, Kishan, is enduring such difficulties despite his unwavering devotion. She pleads for divine intervention to save her father and resolves to ring the temple bell until she receives an answer. As she continues ringing the bell, Raunak arrives and urges her to stop, concerned that she might injure herself. Prarthna notices the diya being extinguished by the wind, which deepens her distress about Kishan’s situation. Overwhelmed with emotion, she cries and refuses Raunak’s attempts to comfort her. When Raunak tries to check her injured hand, she angrily pushes him away.
Meanwhile, Ketki confronts Payal about her actions. Payal questions Ketki’s concerns, but Ketki advises her that marrying Raunak is essential for their family’s financial stability. Payal expresses frustration over Raunak’s behavior but reluctantly agrees with Ketki’s suggestion.
Back at the temple, Prarthna firmly tells Raunak to stay away from her. She reminds him of how Kishan paid a heavy price for his friendship with Raunak and expresses her inability to tolerate Kishan’s humiliation any longer. She warns Raunak never to approach her again and storms out of the temple.
Later, Smita reflects on Kishan’s words. Kranti tries to console Smita and asks her to move past the incident. Smita insists she will only calm down if Kishan apologizes to her. Raunak offers to apologize on Kishan’s behalf and asks Smita to let go of the matter. Smita instructs Kranti to tell Raunak not to speak with her as she is upset with him. Despite Raunak’s attempts to talk to Smita, she ignores him. Kranti advises Raunak to give Smita some space, and he reluctantly agrees.
Raunak visits Baa’s room and finds her sitting in darkness. Concerned, he asks what she is doing alone. Baa shares her sadness over what happened with Prarthna and comments that it shouldn’t have occurred. She asks Raunak about Prarthna and her family. Raunak informs Baa that he admitted Kishan to the hospital but mentions that Smita is upset with him and that Prarthna has severed ties with him. Baa reassures Raunak that Smita won’t remain upset for long since she loves him deeply.
Elsewhere, Gayatri tells Seema that scolding Prarthna was unnecessary. Seema remarks on how Kishan’s predicament stems from Prarthna’s actions. The doctor moves Kishan out of the ICU into a regular room, but Seema asks Prarthna to stay away from them, leaving Prarthna outside the room.
Raunak reflects on recent events and vents his frustration by punching a punching bag in anger. Harsh stops him, warning that he might injure himself further. Harsh asks about what transpired, and Raunak shares how Prarthna broke off their friendship and how Smita remains upset with him. Harsh consoles Raunak, assuring him that things will improve and urging him not to worry.
Finally, Kishan regains consciousness and calls for Prarthna. She comes to see him as the episode ends.
