Diya Aur Baati Hum

Even as a child, Sandhya is fearless and intelligent, and aspires for a career in the civil services. Flash forward ten years to a grown up and studious Sandhya, seen preparing for her IPS exam. But her brother Ankur wants to marry her off! Will she knuckle under or stand up for herself

Sandhya convinces Ankur that she is not ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Bhabho is worked up about Sooraj’s wedding and wants to get the wedding cards on time. Sandhya shops at a boutique owned by Sooraj’s would be sister-in-law, and by mistake, her name gets printed on the card!

When Mohit plans to arrange an orchestra for Sooraj's wedding, Babho disapproves of it saying it is too expensive. Later, Babho and Sooraj go to the temple to offer the first wedding invitation to God. However, the card bears Sandhya's name! What does God have in mind for Sooraj and Sandhya?

Mohit asks Bhabho about the change in the bride's name! Meenakshi sees Sandhya’s name on the card and is shocked. She apologises to the would be in-laws. Later, Sooraj replaces the name on the card. But surely, this 'error' must have some hidden meaning!

Ankur tells his family that he has got a job in the US. He tells his wife Ankita that he can’t take her along, and she is upset about this. Meanwhile, Suraj goes to a jewellery shop and gets a present for Kavita. Will Bhabho find out about this secret present?.

Although Sooraj dutifully takes on the responsibility of his house, the entire family condemns him for his act. While Bhabho calls him names, his siblings criticise Sooraj. Meanwhile, Sandhya and her family question Ankur about leaving Ankita back in India. However, Ankur’s revelation shocks her!

When Sooraj asks Bhabho to eat, she rudely asks him to throw away the jewellery he bought for his fiancé. Meanwhile, Chauhan tips off Arvind and others about an impending terrorist attack and asks them to be careful. Why isn't Sooraj allowed any independence?

A scared Bhabho informs everyone that Sooraj could be at the blast site. Meanwhile, Sandhya’s parents are injured in the blast and taken to the hospital in Sooraj’s truck. Later, a doctor announces that Kanchan is dead. Meanwhile, Sooraj gets a call from Sandhya. Are they going to meet now?

While Sooraj is busy with his wedding preparations, the doctor informs Ankur, Ankita and Sandhya about their parents' death. Later, the siblings cremate the their parents and Sandhya is disconsolate. Will all her dreams for a bright future crumble now?

During the preparations for the wedding, Bhabho and Sooraj share an emotional moment. Later, the family leaves for Ajmer. On reaching the venue, they are shocked to find out that the bride is missing! What a disgrace! How will they accept this humiliation?

Santosh curses the bride’s family for tarnishing their reputation. Later, when Meenakshi offers her food, she refuses to eat. While a heartbroken Sooraj tries to make peace with himself, Sandhya asks Ankur to face the situation with courage.

Sooraj consoles Santosh that the marriage broke for his good as the bride must have been in love with someone else. Later, in a bid to pep him up, Santosh allows Sooraj to open his shop. Meanwhile, Ankur pledges that he will take over his father's responsibilities.

The neighbourhood women tease Sooraj and Santosh about the broken marriage. Infuriated, Santosh tells them that she will get her son married just in 15 days time! Meanwhile, Ankur is shocked to hear that his junior is being sent to the US instead of him. Will he take up a desperate step now?

Ankur is worried as he does not want to miss an opportunity to work in the US. Later, he tells Ankita that he wants to get rid of all his responsibilities by marrying Sandhya off in 15 days. Is he being selfish? What lies in store for Sandhya?

Sandhya overhears Ankur talking to Ankita about her marriage. Meanwhile, Santosh asks Kisna to find a match for Sooraj and promises her an expensive gift. Later, Ankita has a fight with Ankur. She too thinks he is being too hasty. In this haste, will Ankur find the right boy for Sandhya?

Kisna informs Ankur that Sandhya cannot marry Sooraj as his family is not looking for an educated girl. Meanwhile, Sandhya accuses Ankur of treating her as a burden. Will that change Ankur’s mind? Or will he go ahead with his decision to free himself from this burden?

Kisna persuades Ankur to consider an alliance between Sandhya and Sooraj. She brainwashes him and tells him to lie to Sooraj’s family. Meanwhile, Ankur calls Sandhya selfish for not letting Ankita go with him! What will Sandhya do now?

Kisna informs Santosh that Ankur will be coming to their house to see Sooraj. Ankur visits Sooraj’s shop to buy sweets and gets baffled by the narrow-mindedness of his family. Will he still want Sooraj to marry Sandhya?

Kisna hides Sandhya’s educational qualifications from Santosh. Later, Santosh meets Sandhya and asks her if she can handle household work. Household work? Has Sandhya ever done any? Is she going to let go of her dream career?

After Sandhya's approval, Santosh declares that Sooraj's marriage has been fixed. While Kisna is elated about the happy ending of her ploy, Meenakshi is not that joyful. What is the reason?

Santosh shares her happiness with Sooraj. Santosh instructs everyone to do grand arrangements for the marriage as she wants everyone to be jealous. Family members play with Sooraj and tell him that the bride is not good looking. Sooraj recognizes Sandhya as he sees her photograph. Sandhya leaves for her exam after her pre marital ritual.

Santosh performs Sooraj's pre-marital rituals. While Sandhya struggles to finish her exam on time, Santosh asks Meenakshi to pay a quick visit to Sandhya's house to check if everything is fine. What excuse will Ankur come up with regarding Sandhya?

When Sandhya saves Santosh’s pride in front of the guests, it impresses her. As Sandhya gets set to marry Sooraj, she apologises to her parents for not fulfilling their dream. Sooraj leaves with his family for the marriage but is he ready to welcome Sandhya into his life?

After Sooraj arrives at the marriage hall with his family, Chaturi reveals in front of Ankita that Sooraj is not a MBA graduate. Will Ankita ask Ankur for a clarification?

Sooraj gets married to Sandhya. At the time of the marriage rituals, Sooraj promises to take care of Sandhya for the rest of his life but what is going on in Sandhya’s mind?

During the marriage rituals, Sandhya drops the apology letter that she wrote to her father in the fire. Later, Sooraj's family members panic when they find their house flooded with water. Will Santosh welcome the newlywed couple to her house?

Santosh welcomes Sandhya to her new house. Meenakshi and Chhavi tease Sandhya as Sooraj is waiting for her in his room. Due to the bad state of Santosh’s room, Babasahab and Santosh cannot sleep there. Where will they sleep?