In the 8th March 2025 episode of Mangal Lakshmi, Mangal faces a tough challenge as she fights to prove herself. Meanwhile, Lakshmi continues her emotional battle to protect Karthik from Jia’s intentions. As tensions rise, both women take decisive actions to change their destinies. Don’t miss the latest developments in their gripping stories!
Sowmya urges Mangal to face her challenge head-on, but Mangal feels overwhelmed. As Kusum tries to approach her, one of the team members stops her. Meanwhile, Shanti voices her concerns to Adit, claiming that Sowmya is making things harder for Mangal, but Adit defends Sowmya. Determined to help Mangal in her own way, Shanti decides to embark on a tapasya, praying for Mangal’s success.
Adit admits that he doesn’t fully grasp Sowmya’s approach, while Sudesh grows suspicious, wondering if Sowmya is deliberately trying to sabotage Mangal. Sowmya gives Mangal the option to quit the show if she can’t figure out a way to complete her task. Despite this, Mangal comes up with a plan and asks if she can dry her clothes outside in the sun. Sowmya refuses, but Sid steps in, allowing Mangal to proceed with her idea and sending a cameraman to monitor her actions.
As Mangal spreads her clothes out in the sunlight, she resists the temptation to drink water, keeping in mind her ongoing fast. Kusum expresses concern for her well-being, and Mangal soon realizes that the sunlight isn’t enough to dry her clothes completely. Meanwhile, Sowmya suggests to the judges that Mangal should quit, but the anchor reminds everyone that the decision is in Mangal’s hands, letting the audience know that if she fails, her dream of becoming an entrepreneur may slip away.
At the same time, Karthik shares his decision with his family to marry Jia and takes her inside. Lakshmi, heartbroken by this, resolves to stay close to Karthik in an effort to uncover Jia’s true intentions. Sanjana, Umesh, and Gayatri soon realize Lakshmi is missing, and Sanjana confronts Gayatri for keeping the truth from Karthik. Gayatri firmly declares that she will not allow Karthik to marry Jia, leaving Sanjana and Umesh worried about Lakshmi’s next move.
Determined to expose Jia’s intentions, Lakshmi gathers evidence, believing that by the next day, Karthik will see the truth through newspaper clippings and legal documents. Both Karthik and Lakshmi silently long for each other. Karthik plays his guitar, and as Lakshmi appears before him, she reaffirms their strong connection. However, still feeling hurt, Karthik accuses Lakshmi of betrayal and misunderstanding the meaning of friendship. Just then, Jia arrives, and Lakshmi disappears. Jia informs Karthik that the pandit will come the following day to finalize their wedding date.
