Iss Ishq Ka Rabb Rakha 23rd January 2025 Written Update. The episode kicks off with the priest congratulating both families after Ranbir and Meghla’s wedding, but honestly, the vibe is less “congratulations” and more “awkward family gathering where everyone low-key hates each other.” While everyone pretends to be thrilled, Simran decides it’s a good time to grill Meghla about Adrija, as if the poor girl doesn’t have enough on her plate. Meghla awkwardly assures everyone that Adrija is fine—translation: Adrija is definitely not fine, but let’s not ruin the party.
Harman, ever the nosy uncle, questions why Adrija didn’t show up at the wedding. Ranbir, the peacemaker, swoops in and requests Harman to drop it. Harman agrees because, well, plot convenience. Mahua, not one to miss an opportunity to be dramatic, informs Ranbir’s family that they’re heading home. Chandan tries to play the host and suggests they all stick around for lunch at the hotel, but Balveer insists they eat together. Mahua is clearly annoyed—because why not? She thrives on conflict. Later, Meher tries to console Mahua about Adrija, but Mahua, true to form, uses this as an excuse to taunt the Bajwas, because blaming Ranbir for Adrija’s problems is her new full-time job. Meher, the eternal diplomat, smiles through the chaos and insists they all want the best for Adrija. Mahua responds with a forced smile that screams, “I’ll never let this go.”
Meanwhile, Zoravar casually chats with Chandan about Adrija, like it’s a normal topic of conversation. Chandan gushes about how Adrija will “definitely” get a job—because optimism is free. Zoravar suggests letting Adrija work at their hotel because nepotism is alive and well. Balveer, never one to back down from a dramatic gesture, decides to hire Adrija on the spot. Chandan, trying to inject some sense of fairness, insists on an interview process. Balveer shuts that down faster than Mahua’s smile and says, “Nah, she’s hired. No need for all that formality.” Chandan, ever the people-pleaser, beams with happiness.
Back in the main hall, Simran decides to argue about something as trivial as serving food for Meghla—because why focus on anything important? Anurag and Diljot arrive, and suddenly the focus shifts to Meghla’s singing talent. Harman, never one to miss a chance to play MC, announces Meghla’s performance like it’s the Grammys. Meghla hesitates (because duh), but after some coaxing from Ranbir, she sings a song. Everyone is thrilled except for Mahua, who looks like she’s plotting her next big tantrum. Ranbir can’t stop staring at Meghla, giving his cousins enough material to tease him for the next century.
Chandan then announces his departure, and the family gathers to bid him and Mahua farewell. Ranbir hangs back to have a heart-to-heart with Meghla, where he basically gushes about how he can now hear her voice every day—because apparently, that’s his idea of marital bliss. Meghla smiles, but the smile doesn’t reach her eyes. When Ranbir presses her, she unloads all her guilt about Adrija and Mahua, making it clear that not everyone is thrilled about this union. Ranbir, like the good husband he is, tries to comfort her and asks her to focus on their new beginning. Meghla, being Meghla, breaks down entirely. Great start to the marriage, folks.
Meghla is visibly torn, haunted by Adrija’s advice to not hide anything from Ranbir. Cue the drama as Adrija storms into the room, dead set on exposing Meghla’s true identity to Ranbir’s family. Because clearly, subtlety and timing aren’t Adrija’s strong suits.
