Kumkum Bhagya 20th January 2025 Written Update. The episode begins with Khushi heading to get some water when Monisha corners her. Monisha reminds Khushi of her warning to stay away from RV, reiterating her authority with a sharp comment. Their tense exchange is interrupted when Neha calls Monisha, shocking her. Monisha demands to know why Neha, who should be in jail, is contacting her. Neha reveals she has escaped from prison and demands Rs 20 lakhs to fund her escape, threatening to expose Monisha’s secrets if she refuses. Monisha initially resists but caves under Neha’s threats, deciding to steal the Rs 25 lakhs Vaishali recently secured.
Monisha overhears Harman asking Vaishali about the money’s safety. Vaishali assures him that it’s secure in a locker in Deepika’s room. Deepika adds that the locker is safe and urges Harman not to worry. Monisha quietly notes their conversation and schemes to retrieve the money.
Meanwhile, Dadi notices the dhol has stopped and questions Dadaji about it. Dadaji teases her, saying the dhol will play only if she dances. Although Dadi protests, the ladies of the family encourage her, and she eventually agrees. Amid the playful banter, Dadi jokingly comments on how Dadaji tolerates her, to which Dadaji sweetly responds that he loves her.
Elsewhere, Purvi joins Khushi, who directly asks her if she’s happy in her marriage. Purvi recalls her struggles but says she is content, though life doesn’t always give everything we want. Khushi presses further, asking Purvi to swear and honestly reveal the state of her relationship with RV. Purvi reassures her that RV genuinely cares for her. Khushi, unsatisfied, asks if RV loves Purvi the way a husband should love his wife. Before Purvi can answer, she gets a phone call and excuses herself.
Khushi then seeks out Diya for clarity about Purvi and RV’s relationship. Diya explains that although their marriage began on rocky terms, RV has changed and now deeply cares for Purvi, even risking his life for her. This revelation leads Khushi to believe that RV’s actions were motivated by his feelings for her (Khushi), and she leaves conflicted.
Purvi, on her call with the police, learns that Neha has escaped from jail and might show up at their house. The cops also inform her that Neha suspects Purvi and Monisha are working together since Purvi was the only one who knew she was going to Pune. Purvi thanks the police for the warning.
Monisha attempts to crack the locker code but fails. Frustrated, she decides to manipulate Deepika into giving her the password. Meanwhile, Khushi apologizes to Purvi for her earlier behavior and asks for forgiveness. When Khushi gets hiccups, RV recalls an old trick, stating that a mix of good and shocking news stops her hiccups. He playfully announces that he loves her—as a sister-in-law, as she is Purvi’s sister. Purvi, amused, asks RV how he knows this trick works. RV jokingly replies, “Everyone knows it.” Monisha secretly observes this warm moment and grows increasingly agitated.
Determined to succeed, Monisha finally coerces Deepika into giving her the locker password. She attempts to unlock the safe but fails again. In the midst of this, Neha calls Monisha to inform her that she has arrived at RV’s home and demands the money. Monisha scrambles to buy time, promising Neha that the money will be arranged soon and begging her not to show her face to anyone. Neha reluctantly agrees, but Monisha knows the pressure is mounting. In desperation, she contacts Jasbir for assistance, setting the stage for further chaos.