Everyone gets worried as Bal goes missing amidst the preparations for his Haldi function. Meanwhile, Bal gets arrested for stopping a British officer from entering a temple's shrine to catch a thief.
The time of the Haldi function approaches, but Bal doesn't return. Before the police can punish him, his uncle Govindrao reaches there. Later, he agrees to the Haldi function after reading a letter.
After the Haldi function at Bal's house, everyone goes to the bride's home. Upset about not having seen the groom, Tapi refuses to get married. She sees him secretly while he performs the rituals.
Tapi's aunts mollify an upset Tapi, and Bal and Tapi get married. Later, Bal refuses to accept the jewellery as a wedding gift from Tapi's family and asks for books instead.
Bal changes Tapi's name to Satyabhama after marriage. Later, Bal also recites an 'Ukhana' with Satyabhama during 'Grih Pravesh', and Bal's father Nana gives Satyabhama a tour around the house.
The sight of the books' torn pages angers Bal, which terrifies Satyabhama. The local physician arrives as Nana falls ill, and Satyabhama tells Bal about his diagnosis. Later, Nana has a dream.
As Bal gets disturbed due to the incident at the market, Nana advises him to read Bhagavad Gita. Nana's remarks about his death worry Govindrao and Gopika. Later, Nana breathes his last.
Gopika consoles Satyabhama, who considers herself ill-fated. On being rebuked by Govindrao, Bal gets back to his studies. Later, Govindrao questions him when he returns early from the exam.
Govindrao admires Bal, who scores exactly as he had promised. Later, Govindrao reads out Nana's will in front of everyone, and Bal makes a promise to him. Vasudev Balwant Phadake visits the Tilaks.
Satyabhama makes Bal's favourite dishes. Mr Phadake tells Bal the power of education. Bal's decision about further studies upsets Govindrao. Later, Bal goes to take admission at Deccan college.
Satyabhama waits for Bal while he gets engrossed in his reading. Bal, who is trapped in the library, finds a way home. The next day, everyone gives their best wishes to Bal, who is off to college.
Bal arrives late to college due to a British officer. He fearlessly questions Guruji, who does not let him enter the class. In Math class, Bal surprises everyone by solving a difficult math problem.
Bal and Daaji Khare go to the public meeting held at the college. Later, Bal returns the western clothes bought for him by Govindrao and tells him his decision. Karve mocks Bal about his physique.
Bal accepts Daji's challenge. Everyone asks an unwell Bal to stay at home, but still, he goes to college. Later, Daji tries to pacify Bal, who is enraged by Karve's prank.
Satyabhama gets puzzled on seeing an irked Bal. Chatre Guruji advises Bal. Karve's words worry Bal, and he locks himself in a room. Later, Gopika assures Satyabhama, who punishes herself.
As Bal falls asleep during the exam, Guruji throws him out of the class. Satyabhama decides to drop off Bal's lunchbox as he forgets it at home. Bal meets Ganesh Joshi, who invites him to a lecture.
Satyabhama goes to Bal's college with Kashinath, but Bal gets upset with her. Meanwhile, Karve and Chintamani tease Bal about Satyabhama. Later, the advice given by Daji intrigues Bal.
Bal follows Prabhakar and reaches a certain spot. He gets motivated by the scene witnessed there, but Mr Fadke shows him the mirror. On returning home, Bal declares his decision to stay at the hostel.
Govindrao convinces Bal about Satyabhama. In the hostel, Bal talks to Manohar Katdare. On hearing the hostel rules from Karve, Bal goes home to bring 'sovle'. Later, Bal realises Karve is mocking him.
Bal vows to successfully complete Daji's test. Meanwhile, Satyabhama worries about Bal. Later, Govindrao consoles her when she bursts into tears upon learning from Kashinath that Bal had come home.
Govindrao turns furious as Bal decides to take a break for one year from studies to build body. At the hostel, Bal teaches Karve a lesson. Eagerly waiting for Bal, Satyabhama rejoices on seeing him.
Satyabhama pacifies Bal, who gets infuriated to see Lord Daniel's cruelty. Later, mesmerised on seeing a decked-up Satyabhama, Bal praises her and expresses his desire.
Bal voices his inner turmoil in front of Satyabhama and the solution given by her makes him happy. Later, Bal visits Fadke for a puja. However, Bal's absence at home upsets Satyabhama.
Sarvajanik Kaka visits Bal's house on the occasion of Dasara and Bal asks him a question. His answer intrigues Bal. Later, Karve's question about Fadke and Sarvajanik Kaka puts Bal in a dilemma.
Satyabhama tells Gopika about Bal's state of mind. While discussing the debate competition, Mr Chatre tells Bal about Gopal Agarkar. Later, the debate begins between Bal Tilak and Gopal Agarkar.