Aatmaram gets short of breath while playing sambal. His daughter Mukta warns Kanta Sheth, who tries to take away her younger sister Bhakti. Later, Mukta attends the competition of playing sambal.
Mukta Fails Despite Being the Best Instrumentalist
Everyone strongly opposes Mukta when she plans to play the sambal. Mahant Maharaj states that Mukta cannot win despite being the best sambal player. Kanta's lawyer hands a court notice to Aatmaram.
Sarang, who has just returned from America, is thrilled to tour the village. Atmaram, along with Gajya and Mukta, leaves for Raosaheb's house to celebrate the Navratri festival.
Raosaheb rebukes his mother and reminds her that she is his stepmother. Aatmaram warns Mukta about her stay at the Nagarkars. While Raosaheb's mother prepares to leave the house, Mukta comes there.
Sarang's arrival delights everyone. Mukta convinces Chandrakala, who decides to leave the house. Raosaheb tells Sarang about Prataprao's proposal. Later, Mukta asks Chandrakala about the drum.
Raosaheb stops Sarang from meeting Chandrakala. Later, Chandrakala quizzes Mukta about playing sambal. Sarang expresses his views about homemade food. Aatmaram gets short of breath during the aarti.
Raosaheb gets enraged as the Goddess' aarti gets interrupted by Aatmaram and orders Sridhar to call another sambal player. Just then, Mukta starts playing the sambal, making Raosaheb furious.
Sarang's grandmother asks him for a promise. Sarang attempts to express his thoughts on Raosaheb's decision regarding Atmaram. Later, Sarang learns that Mukta is being evicted from the house.
Mukta stops Aatmaram from accepting the money offered by Raosaheb. While Yuvraj ousts Aatmaram and Mukta from the house, Sarang comes up with an idea and stops them. Mukta decides to thank Sarang.
Mukta thanks Sarang and the duo become friends. Sarang feels elated on meeting his sister, Renuka. Later, he gets worried when he learns that his marriage has been fixed with Arya.
Madhavi insults Mukta and snatches the plate of prasad from her. Hurt, Mukta makes a firm resolve. While Yuvraj tells Raosaheb his plan to oust Mukta from the house, Sarang too makes a resolve.
Sarang takes food for Mukta, but she refuses to eat it. Due to Yuvraj's ploy, Aatmaram finds it difficult to breathe, but Sarang foils his plan. Sarang mulls over all the events and grows suspicious.
Chandrakala expresses her wish to Mukta and prays to God for her. Later, due to Sarang's plan, the sambal player fails to reach on time for the aarti, which leaves Raosaheb and Yuvraj worried.
Mukta expresses her sentiments in front of the deity. Sarang comes up with an idea on learning the purpose of Bhairu's arrival. Raosaheb gets furious as Bhairu comes to play sambal in a drunken state.
Mukta plays sambal at the Nagarkars' house. Raosaheb sees Mukta showering flowers on the goddess. Furious, he raises a hand at Mukta when she offers the flowers touched by Chandrakala to the deity.
Raosaheb makes a revelation about Chandrakala and expresses his hatred for her to Mukta. He punishes himself for raising his hand on Mukta and ends up breaking a rule of the house in the process.
At Vaijayanti's behest, Mukta breaks her fast. Aatmaram apologises to Mukta. Kusum and Bhakti get worried as Kanta puts up the legal notice at the door. Arya and her family come to Nagarkars' house.
Arya's father Prataprao suggests a suitor for Renuka. When Sarang seeks Mukta's help in Arya's matter, she recollects Raosaheb and Aatmaram's conversation. Later, Raosaheb makes an announcement.
Raosaheb tells the family that Nagarkar and Nimbalkar are launching a new venture. Papya professes his love to Arya, who laughs at him, making him sad. Mukta is shocked to see Chandrakala's ornaments.
The bejeweled Mukta mesmerises Sarang and Chandrakala. Sarang helps Mukta in putting on the bangles. Later, Madhavi accuses Mukta of stealing. Raosaheb asks Mukta to stay away from Chandrakala.
Raosaheb blames Mukta for Renuka being accused of smoking cigarettes and tells her that she is unlucky for others. Later, Mukta is hurt by Raosaheb's actions while taking Sarang and Arya's photo.
Atmaram consoles Mukta, who laments about being unfortunate to others. Sarang refuses to put bangles on Arya's hand, citing health reasons. Further, Papaya makes Sarang realise his love for Mukta.
While Sarang is about to confess his love to Mukta, a mishap occurs. Later, Guruji arrives home to fix Sarang's engagement and wedding date. Raosaheb tells Yuvraj about his plan against Mukta.
Sarang asks Papya to deliver a note to Mukta. Vaijayanti is shocked to read a message on Renuka's phone. Arya and Sarang perform the Aarti. Later, Vaijayanti overhears Chandrakala and Sarang.
Prataparao agrees when Vaijayanti suggests getting Sarang engaged on 'Navami'. However, Raosaheb confronts Vaijayanti about her decision. Later, Sarang informs Papaya of his plan to talk with Mukta.