Iss Ishq Ka Rabb Rakha 22nd January 2025 Written Update. The episode kicks off with Mahua proving, yet again, that she’s a walking storm cloud. Meghla timidly asks for her blessing, only to be met with Mahua’s venomous suggestion: she should head straight to her in-laws’ house after the gurdwara wedding. Mahua doubles down, lamenting her “mistake” of allowing a Bengali ritual, as if she’s granting a royal favor. Chandan, spineless as ever, caves in instantly, proving he’s better suited for the role of a doormat than a supportive brother. Meanwhile, Adrija, the self-appointed queen of drama, hides her grin, basking in the chaos like a villain from a third-rate soap opera, while Meghla is left to pick up the emotional pieces.
At the Bajwa mansion, Ranbir greets Abhin with genuine warmth, a rarity in this circus of snark. Abhin mentions Zoravar’s personal invitation, but Zoravar’s so allergic to goodwill that he can’t resist turning it into a jab about Abhin’s music. Abhin, being the classy guy he is, shrugs it off with a diplomatic response, but Zoravar’s petty streak doesn’t stop there. He takes a cheap shot, asking if Abhin is buying jewelry for a mystery partner, only for Abhin to clarify it’s for Ranbir’s wife. Not to be outdone, Zoravar sarcastically offers Abhin to attend the wedding in his place, leaving the family aghast and Balveer so irate he orders Zoravar to stop acting like an extra in his own family drama. The cherry on top? Abhin quietly asking to speak with Meher, leaving her visibly rattled.
Back at Meghla’s house, Anurag and Diljot arrive, attempting to lighten the mood. Anurag compliments Meghla, but Mahua, who’s clearly taken a masterclass in passive-aggression, responds with her signature taunt. Adrija plays the dutiful daughter, trying to coax Mahua into attending the wedding, but her real motive shines through: she wants Mahua to stay miserable long enough to make Meghla’s life unbearable. Mahua obliges, reminding everyone that Ranbir’s choice of Meghla over Adrija was, in her eyes, a blunder of epic proportions. Meghla, clearly hurt, stands frozen while Anurag tries to defend her, but Mahua swiftly shuts him down. Meanwhile, Adrija practically glows with smug satisfaction, proving she’s a professional pot-stirrer.
Over at the Bajwa house, Abhin gifts Meher a bag in front of everyone, unknowingly tossing gasoline onto Zoravar’s inferiority complex. Zoravar wastes no time hurling jabs, but Ranbir claps back, taking Meher’s side with unwavering conviction. Abhin reveals the gift is for Meghla, and Meher insists he deliver it himself. Zoravar, apparently fueled by spite alone, interrupts with more digs, forcing Kamla to step in and redirect attention to Ranbir’s wedding rituals. Someone get Zoravar a hobby because this man’s bitterness is officially his full-time job.
At Meghla’s house, Adrija pulls another Oscar-worthy performance, persuading Mahua to attend the wedding by pretending to care about family unity. Mahua begrudgingly agrees, but not without throwing a final dagger at Meghla, telling her to “earn love” instead of “snatching it.” Chandan, visibly frustrated, tries to reason with Mahua but is promptly shut down. Adrija plays mediator, sending Mahua off to prepare, while secretly plotting her next move like a soap opera villain with too much time on her hands.
As the families gather at the gurdwara, Ranbir arrives with his face hidden behind a sehra, oblivious to the brewing storm. Adrija silently vows to ruin Meghla’s happiness, ensuring her secrets come to light. The wedding rituals proceed amidst forced smiles and tense undercurrents, with Mahua sitting like a human thundercloud, radiating disapproval.
Meghla appears visibly shaken as Adrija’s ominous warning about secrets weighs on her mind. Adrija, basking in her own malevolence, waits for the chaos to erupt when Meghla’s truth is revealed, proving once and for all that she’s the villain this dysfunctional family deserves.
