Anupamaa: Anupama stands strong as past wounds reopen with Shahs and Kotharis

In the latest episode of Anupamaa, the host had invited Rahi and her team to perform on stage. Seeing this, Hasmuk and Leela quietly left the venue, leaving Anupama shaken. Backstage, Bharti was heard telling Preet that Anupama had always avoided conversations about her past, but now it stood right before her.

Preet expressed worry, doubting whether Anupama would have the strength to go ahead with her performance. Bharti encouraged Preet to rejoin the team while she went in search of Anupama.Elsewhere, Khyati was seen voicing frustration about coming to Mumbai. She blamed Rahi for crossing paths with Anupama and for bringing back memories they had wanted to leave behind. Rahi confronted Prem, questioning whether he had known all along that Anupama would be present.

Parag and Vasundhara also pressed Prem for an explanation. Vasundhara insisted on honesty, and Rahi said she felt betrayed by his silence.

Prem eventually admitted that although he knew Anupama was participating, he had not known she had reached the semi‑finals. Rahi refused to believe him and declared that she hated Anupama. Prem tried to explain, but Rahi remained unconvinced.Overwhelmed, Anupama had walked away and found Hasmuk, breaking down in front of him as she struggled to stay composed.

Meanwhile, Parag accused Prem of betrayal for keeping in touch with Anupama. This led to a heated argument between Rahi and Prem. Rahi accused him of hiding his meetings with Anupama, while Prem pointed out that Rahi’s grudge showed a lack of loyalty as well. Leela, Vasundhara, and Parag placed blame on Anupama for Aryan’s death.

When Prem defended Anupama, Khyati slapped him, holding Anupama responsible for the tragedy.

Prem, regretful, admitted he should not have kept the truth from them.Backstage, Anupama told Hasmuk and Bharti that she was not ready to perform, saying she could not dance before someone who despised her. Both tried to comfort her, encouraging her to rise above the situation. Anupama admitted she had not known Rahi would be in the competition and feared making matters worse. Preet, meanwhile, grew anxious, worried that Anupama might back out.

Anita, Deepa, and Rita were shown waiting impatiently.

Rita asked Preet if she knew where Anupama had gone, and Preet feared the worst—that Anupama might have left.Anupama remained torn about performing, her thoughts clouded by the emotions of the past. Hasmuk and Bharti advised her to speak with Rahi directly. Though hesitant at first, Anupama saw Bharti’s reassuring look, which gave her the courage to face the situation. She resolved to explain to Rahi that she had not known they would be competing against each other.