On August 13, 2024, a disturbing incident unfolded in the Gehlot household, highlighting the sinister power Malik holds over the family. The episode began with Nikki preparing to serve food, but Netra stepped in, insisting that the Gehlots serve Malik well, as it was his first meal with them. Malik, a man of few words but intense actions, took his seat and made it clear that he preferred to eat in peace. However, his peace was soon disrupted when he shockingly threw his food on the floor, ordering Vikram to eat it. Vikram, though visibly shaken, obeyed, bowing to Malik’s dominance.
Malik’s cruelty didn’t stop there. He casually mentioned that he intended to spend the night with Nikki, a statement that sent Piyush, Nikki’s husband, into a rage. Despite Piyush’s objections, Malik coldly insisted that Piyush himself must bring Nikki to his room. Piyush refused, unable to comprehend the horror of the situation. However, Vikram, ever the obedient servant, reminded Piyush of the grim reality—they could not defy Malik. Under Malik’s orders, Piyush was forced to apologize, and Nikki was told to hurry to Malik’s room. The Gehlots, powerless and terrified, left the room, leaving Piyush and Nikki to grapple with the situation.
Piyush, torn between his love for Nikki and the unbearable pressure from Malik, declared that he could never allow Nikki to go to Malik. But Sumitra, perhaps recognizing the hopelessness of their situation, told him there was no other solution. Piyush, still defiant, vowed that as long as he was alive, Nikki would not be forced to Malik. Aarohi, however, only mocked him, laughing at his defiance. She coldly reminded Piyush of his brother’s death, pointing out that he had been powerless to prevent it. Her words struck deep, sowing doubt in Piyush’s mind about his ability to protect Nikki.
Despite Piyush’s determination, Nikki, overwhelmed by guilt and fear, decided to go to Malik. She blamed herself for Pratik’s death, believing that complying with Malik was the only way to prevent more bloodshed. Piyush, heartbroken, begged her not to give up, insisting that she still had the strength to fight against Malik. But his words fell on deaf ears. Vikram, ensuring Malik’s orders were followed, locked Piyush in a room, cutting off his last chance to stop Nikki. As Piyush pounded on the door, pleading with Nikki to reconsider, she wept but resolutely made her way to Malik’s room.
In a chilling encounter, Malik greeted Nikki, commenting that she still smelled the same as before, calling her Swarnaprabha—a name from her past. He cruelly reminded her of the time she had rejected him, asking if she was there to do it again. But Nikki, her spirit crushed, told him she was there to say yes, on the condition that she be allowed to perform the last rites for Pratik. Malik, surprisingly, agreed, granting her permission.
As the family prepared for Pratik’s last rites, Netra informed them of Malik’s decision. Grief-stricken, Aarohi wept over Pratik’s corpse, while Nikki, broken by the events, prepared to say her final goodbye. However, when she attempted to place a garland on Pratik’s body, Piyush, who had somehow freed himself, stopped her. His voice dripped with sarcasm and pain as he told her to go to Malik, his heart shattered by her apparent submission.
Meanwhile, Malik, completely indifferent to the suffering he had caused, instructed Netra to prepare his room. The Gehlot family, once united in love and respect, was now fractured and desolate, each member grappling with their own guilt, fear, and sorrow. Nikki, given an outfit by Netra, cried as she prepared herself for the night ahead, knowing she was walking into the lion’s den.
The episode ended on a dark note, with Malik asserting his dominance once more. He told Netra that he wanted Maha Shaitan—the dark force he worshiped—to know that he was the sole owner of everything, a chilling reminder of the evil that had consumed him and the hold he now had over the Gehlots.
This incident not only marked a turning point in the lives of the Gehlot family but also served as a stark reminder of the cruelty that can exist in the world, especially when power falls into the wrong hands. Malik’s demands shattered the peace of a once-happy family, leaving them to pick up the pieces of their broken lives.