The story opens with Rishi desperately trying to find his wife, Lakshmi. He asks her to look around and describe where she is so he can get help to reach her. Lakshmi is terrified; she says she’s in an old, closed place with cotton and mattresses. She pleads with Rishi to come quickly because she is scared. Rishi promises her that he’s coming and won’t let anything bad happen. They track her location. The call suddenly ends when Lakshmi is captured by Neel and his thugs. Rishi is racing against time to save her.
Bhagya Lakshmi Written Update 1st January 2025 Episode: Rishi leaves to rescue Lakshmi
Doubt and Confusion
Back at home, everyone is upset. Neelam doesn’t know what to think. Karishma believes Shalu is creating drama. Some think Anushka is just like Lakshmi. Shalu insists she’s telling the truth. She says she has proof of Neel and Anushka’s secret actions, but no one believes her. Rano is furious that Shalu’s phone is broken. Ayush believes Shalu but knows it’s a big, complicated situation. He hopes the truth comes out and God saves her. Neelam is uncertain because Anushka always seemed trustworthy. Karishma defends Anushka’s love for Ayush. Malishka, Kiran, and her friend discuss how Malishka’s important day was ruined. Ayush sends AJ to find the truth. Shalu is relieved that Lakshmi’s location has been found and hopes Rishi has called the police.
Betrayal Unveiled
Lakshmi confronts Neel, revealing she saw him with Anushka. Neel says Anushka is scared of him. He admits they planned to kidnap Shalu, not Lakshmi. Lakshmi is angry and tells him not to talk badly about her sister. She finds out that they were trying to kidnap her sister, and she was kidnapped instead by mistake. Neel and his thugs tie her tightly, causing her pain.
Time Running Out
Rishi’s car breaks down, making the situation even more urgent. He knows Lakshmi is not safe. Back at home, Neelam blames Lakshmi and Shalu for the chaos. Karishma and Anushka are feeling like they are in a mess.
Secrets and Fear
Malishka is worried her secret will be revealed; she’s not pregnant with Rishi’s child. Anushka asks Malishka to help her stop AJ from recovering the phone data. Neelam says Shalu is creating problems. Karishma defends Anushka. Neelam is scared that Shalu might be telling the truth. Anushka is desperate and asks Malishka for help, but Malishka refuses, causing an argument. Neelam says she will throw Shalu out when she has proof.
Threats and Anger
Anushka is angry with Malishka and says she will suffer the same fate. Kiran is angry and slaps Anushka, telling her to leave. Anushka apologizes and leaves. Neelam says both sisters are unlucky for the family. She believes a bahu is like Lakshmi and anyone who accuses her will be punished.
A Mother’s Plea
Lakshmi tells Neel that she’s hurt and not feeling well. She says she is a mother and has to take care of her children. She asks for his help. Neel makes fun of her, and she threatens him that Rishi will not leave him. Rishi is still on his way to her.
The Truth Emerges
In a preview, Lakshmi is in pain after the rope is tightened and calls for Rishi. Ayush says he knows Shalu doesn’t lie. Lakshmi says Shalu has not stolen money. Neel says he kept the stolen money in a gift box after taking it from Anushka, revealing the truth. Rishi finally arrives where Lakshmi is being held.
Desperate Captivity
Neel’s goons are cruel, pulling the ropes tighter, causing Lakshmi severe pain. Lakshmi cries out for Rishi, her voice full of pain. She feels a sharp pain in her abdomen. She begs Neel to stop, saying she is unwell and worried about her child. She tries to reason with him, saying she will give him money, but he mocks her mood swings. She warns him that Rishi will not spare him. Meanwhile, Rishi is running, determined to reach her, despite his car trouble. He’s close, just 15 minutes away, but time is critical.
A Family Divided
At home, the atmosphere is tense. Neelam is very worried, feeling like everything was fine until Lakshmi and Shalu caused trouble. She feels like they have brought chaos. Karishma tries to calm her, but the doubts remain. Anushka is trying to manipulate those around her to stop the truth from coming out. She is very afraid of the data being recovered from Shalu’s phone. She asks Malishka to stop AJ from recovering the data, but Malishka refuses. Neelam is disturbed by Shalu’s confidence, which makes her wonder about the truth. She is upset that her daughter-in-law is being questioned.
Accusations Fly
Anushka is cornered and tries to convince everyone that Shalu is a liar, saying she often lies. She tells them that Shalu has accused their bahu. Karishma defends Anushka, saying that Shalu is lying. Anushka says how she can accuse anyone’s bahu, and she should be punished.
Broken Trust
Malishka refuses to help Anushka and reminds her of the results of her actions. She tells her that she got herself into trouble and doesn’t want to be part of it. Malishka reminds Anushka that she brought a stranger, Neel, into their house. She says she will not help Anushka and is not ashamed. Anushka is angry and curses Malishka. Kiran, furious, slaps Anushka, defends Malishka and demands that Anushka leave. Anushka is shocked and apologizes to Malishka and Kiran and leaves.
A Mother’s Belief
Neelam says she needs proof of Shalu’s claims before she can believe them. She thinks the sisters are unlucky for the family. She believes the bahu is like Lakshmi in the house and anyone accusing her will be punished.
The Walls Close In
Anushka is desperate because everyone seems to be turning against her. She feels her world falling apart and is afraid of being exposed. She had hoped Malishka would help her and feels betrayed. She does not know what to do.
A Glimmer of Hope
Meanwhile, Ayush is sure that Shalu is telling the truth because he knows she doesn’t lie. He hopes the truth will be revealed. He is trying to get the phone data recovered. Shalu is thankful to God that Lakshmi has been found and hopes the police are on their way. Rano is hoping Lakshmi is safe. Ayush has sent AJ to recover the phone data. AJ needs a quiet place to do this, and Ayush says to come with him.
Precap: Lakshmi is in pain as the rope is tightened. Ayush is hopeful that Shalu is not lying. Lakshmi defends Shalu. Neel admits he kept the stolen money in a gift box after taking it from Anushka, revealing the truth. In the end, Rishi finally reaches the location where Lakshmi is being held.
