Anupama 16th August 2025 Written Update: The episode starts with Anupama learning that Sarita’s theft video has gone viral. Sarita panics, saying everyone is calling them thieves and fears they might get disqualified. She worries about how she will face people back in Mumbai. Anupama consoles her and wonders who leaked the video. Preet reveals that Paritosh recorded it, while Rita informs Anupama that the media is branding them as thieves.
The Dance Ranis face harsh accusations. Manohar demands Paritosh to speak the truth. Anupama defends her team, saying they are not dacoits, but the crowd continues to taunt them. Even Bharti asks Paritosh to come clean. But thinking about Pakhi and the Kotharis, Paritosh stays silent.
Soon, Anupama’s team gets disqualified. She strongly protests, arguing that they can’t be punished based on half-truths. Again, she urges Paritosh to confess. To her shock, Paritosh says he didn’t record the video and stopped filming after the necklace was found with Pakhi.
Hearing this, Prem gets furious. Vasundhara and Khyati celebrate Anupama’s downfall. Pari feels bad and Raja shows something important to Prem. Preet encourages Anupama to take a stand. Anupama asks Pakhi to reveal the truth, but Pakhi refuses, saying she can’t be forced to speak to the media. Anupama is stunned.
Khyati mocks Anupama, saying she is tasting her own medicine and declares Rahi’s victory. Just then, Anupama receives a video that proves her team’s innocence. The media apologizes. Anupama questions how they could blame anyone without knowing the full story. Hasmuk asks her how she got the video.
Prem reveals Raja recorded it when Paritosh stopped filming. Vasundhara and Khyati oppose Raja, but Anil praises him. Anupama then challenges Khetan, asking if Pakhi’s team will also be disqualified. She declares that whenever the Dance Ranis return to Mumbai, they will return with pride.
Later, Pakhi begs Rahi not to remove her from the team. Rahi says she wants to win through talent, not cheating. Khyati tries to stop Rahi, but she remains firm. Meanwhile, Pakhi invites the Kotharis for Prarthana’s baby celebration. Parag looks tense, fearing Rahi might discover his secret deal with Anupama.
Precap: Anupama celebrates Independence Day and teaches a schoolboy the importance of not littering on the streets.
