The festive season in the world of the popular TV show 'Anupamaa' was anything but peaceful, as the episodes aired on December 24 and 25 plunged the Shah household into a whirlpool of emotional turmoil and shocking revelations. The central drama revolved around the discovery that gold belonging to Sarita Tai had been stolen, setting off a chain of events that tested family bonds.
Gold Theft Unveiled and Ishani's Guilt
The drama began on December 24, when the theft came to light. The situation escalated the next day. The episode from December 25 opened with chawl members encouraging Anupama to purchase gold for Bharti's upcoming wedding. However, during their shopping, they made a startling discovery. They spotted a necklace that was part of the stolen jewellery, which directly pointed to Ishani as the culprit behind the missing gold.
Chaos erupted as a heartbroken and emotional Anupama questioned why the children in her family would commit such an act. Despite her deep distress, Anupama did not abandon her granddaughter. Instead, she resolved to teach Ishani a valuable lesson. In a separate subplot, Paritosh was seen dreaming of a wealthy life filled with cash, only to be awakened by Kinjal. Inspired, he vowed to work hard and open his own firm soon.
Kothari House Godbharai and Family Stand-offs
Meanwhile, the Kothari residence was bustling with preparations for Prarthana's godbharai ceremony. Family tensions surfaced immediately when Motiba insisted that the Shah family should not be invited. Parag intervened firmly, supporting Prarthana's wishes and stating that her decisions for the event should be respected.
The drama intensified when Gautam shocked everyone by declaring he would be responsible for naming the baby. Prarthana took a strong stand, asserting that only she and Ansh held that right, and even threatened legal action to defend her position.
Bharti's Haldi and Anupama's Masterstroke
Bharti's haldi ceremony proceeded with vibrant energy, with everyone adorned in yellow. In a pivotal moment, Anupama insisted that Ishani be the one to give the 'shagun' to Bharti. To her horror, Ishani discovered that the gift contained the very same necklace she had stolen and sold.
As chawl members began to debate and question the necklace's reappearance, Anupama stepped in to control the narrative. With a hint of sarcasm, she announced that Ishani had mortgaged the necklace to pay for her dying maternal grandmother's medical bills. To drive the lesson home, Anupama publicly garlanded Ishani in front of everyone, using the act as a symbolic reprimand for her actions.