Saras and Kumud 22 February 2025: The Episode starts with Badimaa telling everyone that some girl took her call and asked them to come. Kumud looks at Kalika. Kalika says don’t thank me, I have thought about you. Kumud smiles. Kalika shows Kumud’s wounds to everyone. Everyone are shocked and look at Kumud. Guniyal gets worried. Budhidhan asks Kumud what happened, and why did she not tell him. Kumud says Pramad brought bangles for me, but the size was small, so I tried wearing it and got hurt.
Budhidhan asks her to take care. He asks Kalika to call Alak. Kalika says shall I call Naveen too? She says but he went outside. Kalika says you all meet him before leaving. Kusum asks everyone to talk to her. Kumud is worried that if Saras comes back home, then don’t know what will be their reaction.
Budhidhan praises Kumud. Vidyachatur smiles. Pramad’s mum says we even like Kusum. She says its your family values that your daughters are so nice. Budhidhan asks them to have food and take rest, and we will meet later. Badimaa says I have some work and asks Pramad’s mum about a mandir. She says I kept a mannat and I m thinking to go there for a darshan. Pramad’s mum says ok, go, but have food with us. Budhidhan goes to leave her outside. Kalika watches them and says they are talking about leaving and Naveen did not come. She says if Naveen does not come before they leave, then their trip will go waste.
Saras is coming to the house. He is walking towards the house while everyone are moving out. Budhidhan opens the door and Badimaa, Vidyachatur and Guniyal are shocked to see Saras. Kalika is keeping an eye on their reaction. Badimaa says you, here? Pramad comes there and says its good you met him. He introduces Saras as Naveenchandra. Budhidhan says Vidyahctaur that he was the one whom I was sending to your house. Badimaa says we don’t know him. Saras says I was late that day and did not reach their house. Budhidhan says meet them now. Budhidhan says this is Kumud’s family.
Budhidhan says Saras has become a part of his family. Pramad’s mum says Saras obeys her more than Pramad and Alak. Pramad says I m going to rest, allow me to leave. Badimaa is angry on Saras. Badimaa looks at Kumud. Kumud signs no. Pramad’s mum asks what. Badimaa makes excuses and says she has to go for the darshan. Badimaa says the Lord is calling me so I have to leave. Saras thinks of her mum’s words. Badimaa tells Saras’s mum’s words. Badimaa leaves. Saras says I have to go with her, the way is not safe. Budhidhan says go leave. Kalika says something is fishy.
Pramad’s mum takes Kalika with her to the kitchen. Kalika says I was thinking I would go out and bring things. Pramad’s mum takes her. Saras stops Badimaa and thinks how his mum walked away from him. Badimaa runs and Saras follows her. The same way, his mum once ran away from him. His mum asked him to go back home but the little boy followed her. Vidyachatur confronts Kumud saying why did you hide that Saras is here with you. Kusum says because you would be worried. Vidyachatur says Saras broke the relation with you, and you are here because of him, how dare he come here, what is he doing here. Kumud opens the door and sees Kalika standing outside the door.
Guniyal changes the topic and have a laugh. Vidyachatur and Kusum talk about their childhood. Kalika tries to get some info from them, but fails. Kumud says it looks like Kalika did not hear anything, else she would have gone to Pramad. Kalika leaves from the room. Kumud closes the door. Saras is after Badimaa. Saras thinks of her mum. Badimaa gets hurt similar to Saras’s mum and looks at him. Saras gets more tensed. Kumud cries and sits in Vidyachatur’s feet.
She apologizes to them for not telling them anything about Saras. Vidyachatur says its ok and hugs her. He says why did Saras come here. Guniyal asks her too. Kusum says he did not come here, his fate brought him here, to give him a chance to say sorry. Kusum says he is here for helping Kumud. Vidyachatur says you are someone else’s wife. Kumus takes Saras’s side and says we both are not being like before. Vidyachatur says we know you. Guniyal says its not good if Saras stays here. Kusum says he is here and thats why Kumud’s problem are less. Kusum says Saras is making things better for Kumud. Vidyachatur and Guniyal are shocked.
Saras asks Badimaa where she is going, as the way to the mandir is not this. He asks her to listen to him once. Badimaa does not stop. Saras says stop Maai. Badimaa comes near water. Saras thinks how his mum died in the lake. He asks where are you going, you lied to me that you are going to the mandir. He thinks how his mum said that she is going to the Lord. Saras starts crying. Badimaa says his mum’s words. Saras is shocked. Badimaa goes near the lake and steps in the water. Saras shouts no Maai.
Saras thinks of her mum going inside the water. He tried to stop her. Saras says Maa. Badimaa turns and says don’t call me Maa. You have spoiled Kumud’s life. She says stop there, you have to decide, you have to get out of Kumud’s life forever, tell me whats your decision, will you go or not. Saras looks on crying.
Badimaa asking Saras what is his decision, will he go or not. Saras says no. Badimaa says so ok and goes inside the water. Saras thinks about his mum’s suicide. Saras cries miserably. Badimaa goes deep in the water. Badimaa says Saraswati we lost, Ghuman won over us, Saras does not have any of your qualities, forgive me. She dips in the water. Saras shouts Maa and runs to save her. Pramad asks Kalika did you find about Kumud. Kalika says Kumud’s family acted as if they don’t know Naveen. Kalika says they know Naveen as Naveen and Kusum were in love. Kalika says Naveen did not reach Kumud’s house on the patphere rasam. She says the earrings were Kumud’s and also the poetry. Pramad says Naveen and Kumud are not involved. Pramad scolds her.
Kalika says do you find out about Saraswatichandra. Pramad says he died in the same lake where his mum died.
Saras says I will not let anything happen to you Maai. He brings her out of the water and says Maai. He tries to wake her up. He cries and hugs Badimaa. Pramad’s mum asks Kumud’s parents to have food as Naveen might get late with Badimaa. Budhidhan says call Pramad also. Pramad comes there drunk and laughs loudly. He says think of the devil and I appeared. Vidyachatur looks at Kumud and asks Pramad to come and eat with them. Pramad says I wished to have food with you but… Kumud is ashamed infront of her parents. Pramad says I have drunk a lot today, so I don’t wish to have food. He says I can’t stay without drinking. Budhidhan gets angry. Pramad gets up and falls on Vidyachatur. He says sorry and asks Kumud to send Papad and Chana to his room. Kumud looks at him tensed.
Saras sings a song Badimaa used to sing for him. He cries. Badimaa wakes up coughing. Saras says don’t do this again. Badimaa pushes him and says don’t call me Maa. She says you don’t have Saraswati’s values, you have become selfish. She says I tries a lot to make you like your mum. She used to live for others and you are spoiling Kumud’s life. She says your dad is better than you, he cheated me but did not come infront of me. She says maybe its my upbringing’s mistake. Saras says I m living for your love. Badimaa says then you leave from here. Saras says I m helpless, I want to let Kumud get her happiness, that day I will leave. He says give me the last chance, trust me for the last time. I can’t leave Kumud like this.
Kumud tries calling Saras but he does not receive the call. Kalika keeps an eye on Kumud. Kalika says are you taking papad for Pramad, he likes it salty. Kumud says answer when we ask you anything. She asks for whom are you taking the food. Kalika says for Naveen. Kumud says stop, go and give this papad to Pramad. Kalika leaves and thinks can’t I take food for Naveen. Kalika smiles. Kumud thinks what might be happening with Saras and Badimaa.
Kalika comes to Pramad. Pramad asks her to sit with him. She says how can I stay here. He says why. She says now Kumud lives here. Kalika says it matters to me, your wife is beautiful and obeys you. Pramad says its a lie. Kalika says why do you need me now. She says I should go far from you. Kumud comes to see Pramad and Kalika. Pramad holds Kalika and says you are my need. Kalika sys help me in finding about Kumud. Kumud with the food and asks Pramad to have it. Pramad says take back the food. Pramad is still drinking. He says everyone knows me what I am and if they still don’t want to take you with them, what should I do. Kumud asks Kalika to leave but Pramad stops her. Pramad asks Kalika to make him drink by her hands. Kalika does so while Kumud watches them. Pramad asks Kumud what happened, shall I hold your hand too. Kumud says let her make you drink the poison, I’m your wife and she can’t take my place and I don’t want to take her place. Kalika gets angry. Kumud cries and leaves.
Kumud comes in the mandir and cries seeing the Lord. She says what are you seeing, how much can I bear, when will my strength break. She says how many times will I get insulted. Saras comes there and catches Kumud’s tears in his hand. Kumud looks at him. He gives her a napkin. He says enough Kumud, you won’t cry further. Kumud says this is my fate and it can’t change. Saras says Kalika will be out from your way, I have done it, if Pramad does not change then… Kumud says I know my promise but all promises can’t be fulfilled. Kumud asks how did Badimaa got wet, Badimaa says I went to the lake to drop few things. Badimaa tells Kumud she wants to talk to Kumud and Saras.Pramad’s mum asks Kalika to give this saree to Badimaa. Pramad’s mum says Badimaa slipped in the lake and Naveen saved her.
Kalika thinks why did they go near the lake. Badimaa tells Saras that you want to support Kumud but she will be alone again tomorrow because you are not her life partner. She says you will wipe her tears and still she will cry. Saras says I will not hurt Kumud. Badimaa says your presence is hurting her, her marriage can break because of you. Kumud says he is trying to make my marriage work. Badimaa says he has put you in a big problem. Kalika hears them talking. Badimaa says everyone’s trust will break when everyone comes to know that he is Saraswatichandra who was going to marry you. Kalika is shocked.
