In the 27th February 2025 episode of Kumkum Bhagya, Raunak confesses his feelings to Prarthna but later dismisses it as a joke. Smita refuses to fund Harsh’s engineering admission, causing tensions in the family. At the Sangeet, Raunak avoids dancing with Payal, leading to unexpected pairings. Prarthna uncovers Gayatri’s secret, adding to the drama.
As Prarthna attempts to leave, Raunak stops her, unexpectedly confessing that he is drawn to her but doesn’t understand why. His words catch Prarthna off guard, making her visibly uneasy. Sensing her nervousness, Raunak suddenly laughs, brushing it off as a joke. He resumes his playful flirting, only for their moment to be interrupted when Payal accidentally drops a vase. Seizing the distraction, Prarthna quickly exits the scene.
Meanwhile, at home, Smita firmly tells Kinjal and Baa that she will not provide Rs 25 lakhs for Harsh’s education abroad. Kinjal clarifies that the money isn’t for tuition but rather a donation to secure Harsh’s admission into an engineering program. Smita dismisses the idea outright, arguing that an engineering degree would still lead Harsh back to the family shop. Instead, she insists that he should pursue an MBA and instructs Kinjal to persuade him. After Smita leaves, a disheartened Kinjal expresses her frustration to Baa over Harsh’s shattered dreams. However, Baa reassures her that she will try to help, though Kinjal remains convinced that Smita’s word is final.
Elsewhere, Raunak confronts Payal, questioning why she continues to seek his attention despite his past rude behavior. He bluntly states that she isn’t his type. Unfazed, Payal maintains her composure and calmly suggests leaving the matter to their parents before walking away. Later, Harsh playfully teases Raunak about Payal, sparking a lighthearted exchange between them.
As the Sangeet celebrations commence, a choreographer guides Raunak’s family through their dance routines. Vihaan arrives, takes Smita’s blessings, and shares a dance with Sneha. Dressed in an elegant sherwani, Raunak eventually joins the festivities. Smita then urges him to dance with Payal, but he initially refuses. However, after some insistence, he reluctantly agrees. While on the dance floor, Raunak deliberately shifts his focus away from Payal, directing his attention toward Tanuj instead. Noticing this, Smita intervenes and instructs Prarthna to dance with Tanuj, to which she agrees. Yet, as the performances continue, Raunak and Prarthna end up dancing together, earning admiration from those around them.
Later, Smita sends Prarthna to check on the food arrangements in the kitchen. While there, Prarthna comes across a bowl of gulabjamun and decides to call Gayatri. However, she soon learns that Gayatri has skipped her coaching class and gone to a modeling agency instead.
