Udne Ki Aasha 25th September 2026 Written Update: Pankhudi Torn Between Arun and Sayali-Sachin as Custody Battle Reaches Crucial Stage

The 25th September 2026 episode of Udne Ki Aasha takes the custody battle over Pankhudi to an emotional turning point. Arun strongly presents his case before the judge and argues that he can give Pankhudi a more secure and comfortable future. He asks the court to consider his transformation and his ability to provide her with better opportunities.

The Deshmukh family, though, does not remain silent. Several people who have witnessed Sachin and Sayali’s relationship with Pankhudi arrive at the court and speak about the care and sacrifices they have made for her. The biggest emotional moment comes when the judge speaks privately with Pankhudi, who admits that she is angry with Sachin and Sayali but also cannot imagine sleeping without them.

Arun Highlights His Changed Life in Court

The episode begins with Arun presenting his case before the court.

Arun openly admits that he was not a good person in the past. He does not deny his mistakes but insists that he has changed.

He tells the judge that the law itself recognises the possibility of reform and believes that a person should be given an opportunity to change.

According to Arun, he has worked hard to transform his life and now has the ability to provide Pankhudi with a secure future.

He reminds the court that he started his career as a traffic constable and eventually rose to become a gazetted officer.

Arun argues that his current position gives him the resources to provide Pankhudi with a good education, better opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle.

He then raises a direct question about Sachin and Sayali.

Arun asks whether they can provide Pankhudi with the same facilities.

He points out that Pankhudi was even removed from her previous school and uses this as another argument in favour of giving her custody to him.

Arun insists that Pankhudi deserves the best possible future and believes that he is now capable of giving her exactly that.

He then makes an important request.

Arun asks the judge to speak to Pankhudi directly and find out what she actually wants.

Pankhudi Says She Has Found Her Real Father

Pankhudi is brought before the court.

Initially, she says that she does not want to stay with Sachin and Sayali.

Her reasoning is simple. She believes that she has finally found her real father.

Her statement leaves the Deshmukh family worried.

The custody battle takes another turn when several people connected to the Deshmukh family arrive at the court.

They include Pankhudi’s school principal, an ex-army officer, their landlord and others who have personally witnessed the family’s life.

The judge is initially surprised by their sudden arrival.

He questions the purpose of their presence, but the lawyer explains that these people have important information about Pankhudi’s upbringing and the relationship she shares with Sachin and Sayali.

The judge agrees to hear them one by one.

Pankhudi’s Principal Speaks About Sayali

Pankhudi’s school principal is among the first to speak.

She explains that she has personally seen how seriously Sayali takes Pankhudi’s education.

Despite having her own responsibilities, Sayali regularly remained in contact with the teachers and made an effort to stay involved in Pankhudi’s studies.

The principal makes it clear that Pankhudi never suffered from a lack of parental attention.

Sayali may not have been Pankhudi’s biological mother, but according to the principal, she behaved like a responsible parent and consistently remained concerned about the little girl’s education and well-being.

Her testimony gives the court another perspective on Sayali’s role in Pankhudi’s life.

Subedar Pandey Stands With the Deshmukhs

Subedar Pandey also appears before the judge.

He says that he has closely witnessed the Deshmukh family and knows how they have cared for Pankhudi.

He makes it clear that he is ready to stand by Sachin, Sayali and the entire family.

The judge questions the relevance of his medals and certificates.

The lawyer clarifies that the documents are not being presented as proof of custody rights. Instead, they represent Subedar Pandey’s experience, character and credibility.

The court continues listening to the people who have witnessed Pankhudi’s life with the Deshmukhs.

Sachin’s Care for Pankhudi Comes Under Focus

The court also hears about Sachin’s relationship with Pankhudi.

People close to the family explain that Sachin has always been deeply attached to her.

Whenever Pankhudi falls sick, Sachin stays awake through the night to take care of her.

Even after spending the night looking after her, he continues working so that Pankhudi does not face any shortage.

His responsibility is not presented as something occasional. The testimony suggests that caring for Pankhudi has been an important part of his life.

Pankhudi’s school reports, vaccination records and other documents are also produced before the judge.

These records provide concrete evidence of the care and attention she has received while living with the Deshmukh family.

An Unexpected Testimony Supports Sayali

Another woman also gives her testimony.

Interestingly, she openly admits that she does not particularly get along with Sayali.

Yet she refuses to let her personal equation influence what she believes is right.

She tells the court that the issue is no longer about a daughter-in-law. It is about a mother.

She has personally seen Sayali leave everything behind whenever Pankhudi calls her.

Her testimony highlights the emotional bond between Sayali and Pankhudi.

She also speaks about Sachin.

According to her, Sachin can be outspoken and often says things without thinking, but he remains calm and respectful around his mother.

She does not deny that Sachin and Sayali have their shortcomings.

At the same time, she insists that their imperfections never stopped them from taking care of Pankhudi.

The testimonies collectively give the judge a much broader picture of the family.

Judge Decides to Speak to Pankhudi Alone

After hearing everyone, the judge says that he will carefully examine the records and testimonies.

But before making any decision, he wants to speak to Pankhudi privately.

He takes her to his chamber and gently asks her about her meeting with Arun.

Pankhudi happily talks about the room Arun has prepared for her.

She tells the judge that her name is written on the room and that it has plenty of dolls.

She also excitedly describes the new school bag Arun bought for her.

It is clear that Pankhudi is happy about meeting her biological father.

She has been impressed by the things Arun has shown her and the promises he has made.

But beneath that excitement is another emotion.

Pankhudi is hurt.

Pankhudi Feels Betrayed by Sayali and Sachin

Pankhudi tells the judge that Sachin and Sayali never told her that they were not her biological parents.

She feels betrayed.

She had trusted them enough to share all her secrets, yet they kept such an important truth from her.

Because of that, Pankhudi admits that she is angry with them.

Her anger is genuine, but it does not erase the emotional bond she has developed with them.

Pankhudi then reveals something that completely changes the emotional weight of the conversation.

She says that she cannot sleep at night until Baburi tells her a story.

She also needs Aai to place her hand on her head before she can sleep peacefully.

These small details reveal just how deeply Sayali and Sachin have become part of Pankhudi’s everyday life.

Pankhudi Is Torn Between Two Fathers

The judge then asks Pankhudi about Arun.

She says that Arun is kind and speaks lovingly to her.

He has promised to give her everything and has told her that she is the only person he has in the world.

Pankhudi is now completely confused.

On one side, she has Arun, her biological father, who is promising her a new life filled with comfort and opportunities.

On the other side are Sayali and Sachin, whom she has known as Aai and Baburi and with whom she shares years of emotional memories.

Pankhudi explains that if she goes with Arun, she fears that Aai will cry.

She also worries that Baburi will stop eating.

But if she refuses to go with Arun, she fears that he will become sad because he has already told her that she is the only person he has.

The little girl finally asks the judge what she should do.

Her question captures the heart of the entire custody battle.

She is a child being asked to make a decision that could hurt someone she loves no matter which way she chooses.

Judge Asks Pankhudi to Think Only About Herself

The judge gently reassures Pankhudi.

He tells her that she should not worry about how her decision will affect everyone else.

She does not need to take responsibility for whether Aai cries, whether Baburi stops eating or whether Arun feels hurt.

The judge tells her that she can leave that responsibility to him.

He then asks her the most important question.

Who does she actually want to live with?

The question leaves Pankhudi facing the most difficult decision of her young life.

The episode ends before she gives her answer.

Precap: Pankhudi Must Reveal Her True Wish

In the upcoming episode, the judge continues his private conversation with Pankhudi.

He asks her to forget about everyone else’s feelings for a moment and express what she genuinely wants.

The next stage of the custody case could depend heavily on what Pankhudi tells him.

Udne Ki Aasha 25th September 2026 Review

This is easily one of the more emotionally effective episodes of the custody track because the story finally stops treating Pankhudi as something the adults are fighting over and lets her feelings take centre stage.

Arun’s argument about reform and his ability to provide a comfortable future is straightforward. His strongest point is his current position and the opportunities he believes he can offer Pankhudi. The Deshmukh family, though, counters that argument with something different: years of actual involvement in her life.

The testimonies work well because they do not pretend Sachin and Sayali are perfect. One witness openly admits that she does not even get along with Sayali, yet still acknowledges what she has seen. That makes the testimony feel more meaningful.

But the real heart of the episode is Pankhudi’s conversation with the judge.

Her excitement about Arun’s room and gifts is genuine. So is her hurt over Sachin and Sayali hiding the truth. And then she reveals that she still cannot sleep without their familiar routines. That contradiction makes her confusion believable.

The judge asking her to stop worrying about everyone else is exactly what this child needs. For once, the decision is not about who can argue better in court. It is about what Pankhudi herself wants.

And now the big question is painfully simple: Whose hand will Pankhudi choose to hold?

Ratings: 4.5/5

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