The January 10 episode of the popular Star Plus drama 'Anupamaa' delivered high-voltage drama, seamlessly weaving emotional confrontations with looming external threats. The episode centered around the godbharai ceremony for Prarthana but quickly spiraled into a battlefield of egos, past grievances, and shocking legal maneuvers.
Dual Threats: Demolition at Chawl and Disruption at Godbharai
While Anupama was immersed in the celebrations at the Kothari residence, a parallel narrative unfolded at Pruvichaya Chawl. A group of men arrived, claiming to be there for an inspection and stating they had the wrong location. However, their true intent was to initiate the demolition and redevelopment process, deliberately keeping the residents in the dark. This subplot hints at future challenges for Anupama and her extended chawl family.
Back at the party, the festivities were short-lived. Motiba aggressively called out Anupama and her family for their behavior, demanding they feel shame. She didn't spare Ishani, commenting on her recent incidents, which prompted a fierce Paakhi to jump to her daughter's defense, urging Motiba to be more mindful and respectful.
Gautam's Paternity Claim and Anupama's Fiery Retaliation
The tension reached its peak during the puja rituals. As Prarthana sat down, Motiba prevented Ansh from joining her, insisting that Gautam, as the real father, should take the ceremonial seat. This blatant disrespect ignited Anupama's fury. In a moment of raw protectiveness, as Gautam attempted to sit, she kicked the stool away, causing him to fall, and then threw water in his face.
Humiliated and enraged, Gautam issued a severe threat to everyone present. He declared that if they refused to hand over the baby willingly, he would take it by force. Motiba relentlessly backed his claim, asserting that Prarthana's unborn child rightfully belonged to the Kothari family, despite Parag's attempts to calm her and stop the drama.
The Legal Bombshell and Preview of Coming Conflict
Even as the rituals continued and Parag stood up for Anupama against Motiba's taunts about gifting gold, the episode concluded with a preview that promises escalating conflict. The preview shows Gautam serving Ansh and Prarthana with a legal notice. The document outlines a chilling ultimatum: after marriage, Prarthana can live where and with whom she chooses, but her baby must remain in the Kothari house.
In a final act of defiance, when Motiba tried to physically take Prarthana with her, Anupama stood her ground, firmly stating she was taking her daughter-in-law home. This episode sets the stage for a intense legal and emotional war over the child's custody, testing Anupama's resilience like never before.
