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Mangal Lakshmi Today Episode 16 April 2026
The episode begins with Jairaj asking Adit where he has invested the money he borrowed from him. Adit recalls how Sowmya had informed him that the bag full of cash turned out to be fake. He tells Jairaj that they invested his money in a protein-based plate project led by Ishana. He explains that he believes the market for this product is huge and that Ishana has excellent ideas, so they decided to invest in marketing the product.
Just then, Sowmya calls Adit. He steps aside and asks why she is calling him repeatedly. Sowmya tells him to meet her the next morning so they can plan their next mission. Adit repeats, “Next morning?” Jairaj overhears this conversation but pretends as if he knows nothing.
Meanwhile, Mangal practices a few dance steps. She receives a call from Jairaj and complains that she hasn’t been able to practice properly because he keeps disturbing her. Jairaj informs her that Adit and Sowmya are planning to meet the next day to discuss their mission, and they need to create a misunderstanding between them so that they can carry out their own plan during the dance competition. Mangal asks how they can create a rift between Adit and Sowmya so quickly. Jairaj replies that he already has a plan and explains it to her.
The next day, Mangal pretends that the driver did not arrive to take her to the temple. She asks Adit if he can drop her there, explaining that she is performing a pooja for Ishana’s startup and is requesting this favor for Ishana’s sake. Adit agrees to take her.
On the way, Adit ignores Sowmya’s calls by turning his phone away. Mangal guides him toward the temple. Suddenly, the car stops and refuses to start again. Adit steps out to check the problem, while Mangal recalls that she had intentionally tampered with the car earlier. Adit complains that they took this route because of her and are now stuck in an area with poor network coverage. Mangal pretends she had no idea the car would stop and then starts acting unwell. When Adit asks what happened, she says she is having trouble breathing and requests water. Adit gets out of the car to find a bottle of water.
Meanwhile, Adit receives another call from Sowmya. He tells her that he is with Kusum and cannot talk at the moment.
Mangal then calls Jairaj and informs him that Sowmya should arrive soon. Jairaj asks how she can be so sure. Mangal recalls that she had deliberately spoken in front of Aarav earlier so that Sowmya would learn that she was with Adit. She explains this plan to Jairaj.
Aarav informs Sowmya that Adit is with Mangal. Sowmya becomes confused, as Adit had told her he was with Kusum. Aarav insists that he has no reason to lie and warns her that Adit and Mangal might be growing closer.
Soon, Adit returns with water for Mangal. She steps out of the car to get some fresh air. At that moment, Sowmya arrives and sees them together. Mangal notices Sowmya and continues pretending to be sick. Adit supports Mangal, which makes Sowmya feel jealous, and she leaves angrily. After Sowmya leaves, Mangal immediately acts normal, drinks water, and tells Adit that she feels fine.
Later, Adit and Mangal try to get a lift. Jairaj pretends to pass by coincidentally and offers them a ride. During the journey, Jairaj comments that Adit and Mangal look perfect together and asks whether their marriage was a love marriage. Adit replies that it was an arranged marriage, but Jairaj continues praising them as a perfect couple.
Meanwhile, Sowmya practices dancing to a song. She imagines Mangal mocking her and claiming that Adit belongs to her. In anger, Sowmya throws a vase at the imagined figure.
Suddenly, Sowmya comes out of her imagination and realizes that it is not Mangal standing there but Adit. Adit asks what she is doing and whether she had a bad dream. Sowmya says yes and then asks about Kusum. Adit replies that Kusum is feeling better. However, Sowmya suspects that Adit is lying.
Sowmya tells Adit that she had called him to practice dance. She explains that they need to disguise themselves as dancers in order to deliver their consignment. Adit agrees, and they begin practicing together.
The next day, Kusum is shown performing pooja. Adit informs Sowmya that he cannot attend dance rehearsal because it is Jairaj’s birthday, and he has invited him for lunch. Sowmya becomes upset and disconnects the call. She vows to ruin Adit’s plan, believing that he lied to her.
Meanwhile, Kusum notices that the aarti flame suddenly goes out. When she tries to relight it, the aarti thaal slips and falls to the floor. She considers this an inauspicious sign, but Adit tells her not to overthink it.
Finally, Adit asks Mangal to prepare food for Jairaj’s birthday before leaving the house.
