In the March 24, 2025 episode of Kumkum Bhagya, unexpected arrangements and tough decisions take center stage. Raunak faces a sudden wedding, while Prarthna grapples with a forced marriage. Purvi offers guidance, urging Prarthna to challenge her circumstances. Emotional confrontations and life-altering choices create suspense in this gripping episode.
Raunak is taken aback when Ketki and Payal inform him that his wedding with Payal is scheduled for the very next day. He is shocked and expresses his disbelief about getting married so suddenly. Smita, however, reassures him that everything is already taken care of and urges him not to worry. Though hesitant, Raunak reluctantly agrees to the quick arrangement.
Meanwhile, at a temple, Prarthna asks Purvi if this is the same place where she had abandoned her daughter. Purvi confirms, but as she searches for her child, she finds no sign of her. Prarthna, curious, asks how the child looked, and Purvi describes her as a younger version of herself. Just then, Gayatri arrives and informs Prarthna that Seema is looking for her. Prarthna introduces Purvi to Gayatri before heading off.
Raunak, feeling uneasy about the wedding, seeks advice from Baa. He explains his reluctance to marry so soon, but Baa points out that stopping the wedding could hurt Smita, and Raunak doesn’t want to cause her any pain. Caught in a dilemma, he agrees to go along with it.
Back at home, Prarthna overhears a shocking conversation. Seema, talking to a marriage broker, reveals that she has agreed to marry Prarthna off to Bhavesh in exchange for Rs 2 Lakhs. Confronting Seema, Prarthna learns that, despite not being their biological daughter, she was raised by them with love, and Seema expects her to follow their wishes. Feeling betrayed, Prarthna is left to grapple with the situation.
Later, Purvi waits for Prarthna at the temple. When Prarthna joins her, Purvi notices her distress and asks about it. Prarthna admits that her marriage has been fixed, seeing it as a way to solve their financial issues. However, Purvi questions if Seema is truly marrying her off for money and urges Prarthna to rethink the decision. Torn between her duties and her dignity, Prarthna struggles with what to do. Purvi reminds her of the value of her name and the sacrifices her mother made for her.
Meanwhile, Seema speaks to Payal, who asks if she’s really going ahead with Prarthna’s marriage to Bhavesh. Seema confirms and assures Payal that Prarthna won’t marry Raunak. Payal, satisfied with the arrangement, agrees to the plan.
In the end, Purvi encourages Prarthna to fight back against her fate. Inspired by Purvi’s words, Prarthna finds the courage to stand up for herself and later shares a meal with Purvi, grateful for her support.
