In the latest episode of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', tensions escalate as Niyati confronts Tulsi for falsely accusing Rio. Hurt by the baseless allegations, Rio tells his mother to pack their belongings and leave the Virani house. Tulsi, realizing her mistake, apologizes to Rio and begs for forgiveness, promising never to repeat such an error. However, Rio expresses his disappointment, stating that the entire family believes he will eventually become like his father.
Dev's Support and Tulsi's Promise
As Rio voices his hurt, Dev stands firmly by his side. Tulsi reassures him once again, vowing never to accuse him unfairly and even swearing on Thakur Ji. Reluctantly, Rio agrees to stay in the house but issues a stern warning: the family must never blame him for something he has not done.
Rio's Hidden Truth Comes to Light
Meanwhile, Khushboo is released from jail. She gets into a car and questions a man about why he took the blame. It is then revealed that Rio had orchestrated the entire drama. He explains that his goal was to earn the Virani family's trust and secure his grandmother's support. Rio hands Khushboo money and instructs her to leave the city. He then swears to avenge his father and bring down the Virani family.
Niyati Is Convinced to Stay
Elsewhere, Niyati tells Rio she does not want to live in a house with a family like the Viranis. Rio tries to convince her that having a family is important. Tulsi overhears their conversation and apologizes to Niyati as well. Niyati finally agrees to stay, trusting Tulsi's promise that such an incident will never happen again.
Munni's Guilt and Family Support
Munni breaks down in tears while Ritik comforts her. Tulsi arrives and jokingly asks if her husband scolded her. Munni apologizes for betraying the family's trust, revealing that her cousin Khushboo falsely accused Rio. Tulsi reassures her that none of it was her fault.
A New Beginning at the Factory
The next morning, the family gathers for breakfast. Niyati and Rio encourage Munni not to feel guilty, telling her she did nothing wrong. Tulsi then asks Rio to join the factory. Since Rio and Parth are now set to work together, both appear unhappy about the arrangement.
Trouble Brewing at the Factory
Later at the factory, Rio meets Vaishnavi. Seeing them together, Parth becomes angry and warns that he will deal with Rio during the upcoming meeting. The episode ends on this tense note.
