1x25 - Episode 25

September 28, 2009

Shyam Rao's aide blames Manu for the cancellation of Indu's marriage. When Vahini condemns Manu's character, Nana says that he is equally culpable for Indu's plight. When the Peshwa absolves Manu, Vahini roars that Manu can return to the palace after undergoing purification. As Manu ponders Vahini's hurtful comments and sees Goddess Durga's idol being readied for 'Durga Saptami', Tatya Tope urges her to use her coming purification as a springboard for becoming an anti-British revolutionary.

1x26 - Episode 26

September 30, 2009

As Manu undergoes ritual purification on the occasion of 'Durga Saptami', King Gangadhar performs a divine dance with Moti Bai to celebrate it. Sakhu Bai, Gangadhar's sister-in-law, tells her grandson Krishna Rao that it is his right to rule Jhansi and predicts later that a female warrior will occupy Jhansi's throne. Vahini instructs a bedecked Manu not to leave the Bithur palace until her marriage takes place. Moti Bai refuses to accept Gangadhar's precious gifts and seeks his help for charity.

1x27 - Episode 27

October 1, 2009

As Narsingh discusses Jhansi's near bankruptcy with Gangadhar's relatives, Gangadhar accuses his sister-in-law Sakhu of plotting to kill her son and using his late elder brother's adopted son Krishna Rao to control Jhansi's levers of power. Sakhu and her aide secretly go underground wearing a veil to take a look at Jhansi's stolen treasure, which they plan to use to take over Jhansi violently. Manu seeks to burn a British flag on a flagpost on top of the commissionerate's building.

1x28 - Episode 28

October 2, 2009

A veiled Manu burns the British flag on top of the commissionerate's HQ in the Dholpur village. Sakharam worries that the Britons may consider it Bithur's mutiny. The Peshwa feels that he will be held culpable by the Britons. Vahini, initially suspicious of Manu's involvement, assures him that Manu is guiltless. After meeting Captain Manson, Dhrupad provokes Vadrayan against the Peshwa by stating that the Peshwa plans to usurp his ancestral priestly rights by holding a puja on 'Durga Ashtami'.

1x29 - Episode 29

October 5, 2009

Vadrayan tries to prevent the Peshwa from holding a puja. Tatya Tope stops Vadrayan from doing so. Though a reconciliatory Peshwa seeks Vadrayan's aid to hold the puja, a stubborn Vadrayan alone wants to conduct the puja, which almost leads to violence between his aides and Tatya Tope. Captain Manson, who is elated to see the divisions within Hindu society, threatens to arrest them and orders that the prayers stop until Bithur's law and order is under control. But Manu starts the holy prayer.

1x30 - Episode 30

October 6, 2009

Gangadhar's astrologer lauds a girl's horoscope in front of Tatya Dixit and says that she will transform Jhansi's fate. Tatya Tope expresses to Manu that he lauds the person who charred the British flag. As Dhrupad forces Vaishali to wear the bangles he bought for her, she slaps him. Vadrayan expels Dhrupad as an aide later. On hearing that the Britons plan to install another flag in Dholpur, Manu sneaks into Vahini's room, steals a piece of cloth and develops a flag for a mutinous female force.

1x31 - Episode 31

October 7, 2009

Janki says that she will not let the plans of Lachchu, Sakhu, Krishna, Ali and Gangadhar succeed. Gangadhar's astrologer tells her that if Manu weds Gangadhar, Gangadhar's rivals wouldn't be able to unseat him. Janki asks the astrologer to obtain Manu's horoscope. Manson, who unsuccessfully tests Manu's fire arrow, is told by Dhrupad that Manu has planted a flag near the commissionerate's HQ. Manson accuses the peshwaship and Manu of behaving mutinously. But the Peshwa and his aides defend her.

1x32 - Episode 32

October 8, 2009

Vahini suspects that Manu is being untruthful. Vahini is en route to a cow-house with Manu and her aides to perform puja. Just then, they see Captain Smith whipping a fakir at a crossroad after Dhrupad informs Manson that the fakir is urging the locals to revolt. As the fakir is about to be hung the next morning, a veiled Manu renders a British soldier unconscious, disrobes him and frees the fakir. As Manu is about to return to her room, Vahini sees a shadow in the dark and thinks it is Manu's.

1x33 - Episode 33

October 9, 2009

Manson sees a British military effigy hung at the crossroad and asks Smith to untie the Briton. Sakharam tells the Peshwa that this is a revolutionary act. Manson accuses one of the locals of involvement in it and predicts a hellish British response. As a Briton whips a local, Kanta sees Manu's missing dagger and sends it to her through Kusum, a flower-seller's daughter. Gangadhar informs Moti that his relatives seek to harm him. Janki orders the astrologer to duplicate Manikarnika's horoscope.

1x34 - Episode 34

October 12, 2009

Moropant tells Vahini that he intends to go to Kashi with Manu's newly made horoscope to find a groom for her. Manu tells the Peshwa that she seeks expertise in domestic tasks. When Manson tells the Peshwa that the Britons are about to hang 20 Bithur locals, Sakharam informs the Peshwa that not one of them is a Marathi. The Peshwa successfully bribes Manson to stop the Britons from crushing the locals. But Tatya Tope's insinuation that Manson is easily corruptible angers Manson and the Peshwa.

1x35 - Episode 35

October 13, 2009

Tatya Tope bends to pick up the Peshwa's gold coins from the ground to give them to a haughty Manson. Manu ends his humiliation. Dixit tells Gangadhar that he has found a bride for him. Manu keeps her horoscope in Vahini's temple and places Indu's horoscope in Moropant's bag without telling him as he is about to leave for Kashi as she wants Indu to get married. Gangadhar's astrologer shows Manu's twin horoscope to Dixit in sync with Janki's plot. Manson deems that Manu hasn't behaved mutinously.

1x36 - Episode 36

October 14, 2009

Manu trains Kusum, Prachi and Kanta rigorously at Laal Tila to help them carry out their tasks as members of the 'Naari Sena'. After female villagers quench these girls' thirst, they seek vainly to recruit the villagers. Vahini spots muddy footprints in the palace and is told by Indu that Manu has returned with Prachi from an outdoor visit. Manu convinces Vahini that she was in Laal Tila to collect mud to buff Peshwa's silvery plate. Manu secretly enters Manson's home at night to punish him.

1x37 - Episode 37

October 15, 2009

Manu goes to Manson's home, robs cash from his cupboard and leaves a note behind. When Manson wakes up, he finds it and decides to take action against 'Kranti Guru'. Manu tells Vahini of her dream in which she sees Manson hanging people. Vahini performs a rite to cast off the evil eye on Manu. Vaishali tells Nana that her dad is searching for a groom for her and they can't be together anymore. When Tatya Tope tells Manu that he wonders who 'Kranti Guru' is, Manu almost tells him that it is her.

1x38 - Episode 38

October 16, 2009

Vahini searches for Manu's dagger to keep it under her pillow to ward off bad dreams. The Peshwa is shocked when he hears about the robbery. Later, the villagers tell him that they want to hold a 'Ram Leela'. He tells Sakharam to make provisions for it. Sakharam opens a box found in the treasury in front of Bajirao. He finds gold coins and a note saying that they belong to Bithur. Moreland berates Manson over the stolen gold coins. Manu puts some gold coins in a box that Kusum had hidden.

1x39 - Episode 39

October 19, 2009

Having heard from the locals that Manson had taken a bribe from the Peshwa, Dhrupad tells Manson about it. When Manson finds out that 'Kranti Guru' returned that money to the Peshwa, he tells Dhrupad to find out who is 'Kranti Guru'. After a puja for his dead wife, Gangadhar is told that Shastri Ji has found a woman, Shwethambara, whose horoscope suits Gangadhar's. Janki gives a poisoned drink to Vish Kanya. Manson accuses the Peshwa of stealing the bribe money and of being 'Kranti Guru's' ally.

1x40 - Episode 40

October 20, 2009

Manu, who is in charge of the cast for 'Ram Leela', decides to cast women in it. After some hesitation, the villagers agree to it. Manson tells Smith not to underestimate a strong Manu and that he has seen what she is capable of. Dhrupad tells Manson that Manu is casting women in 'Ram Leela'. The British soldiers whip an Indian for not paying a tax. Manson asks Manu to pay the tax for practising in the garden, to which Manu agrees. Manu goes to Manson's house and burns the tax register.

1x41 - Episode 41

October 21, 2009

Notices put up on walls say that anyone with information on 'Kranti Guru' will be rewarded with 100 pieces of silver. When Manson goes to the Bithur royal palace to collect the tax for the practising of 'Ram Leela' in the garden, Manu gives it to him. At night, 'Kranti Guru' sticks another notice over the previous ones, which urges the people to back 'Kranti Guru'. Indu reaches the garden and fights with Manu, saying she wants to play the role of 'Sita'. But Nana tells her to play Urmila's role.

1x42 - Episode 42

October 22, 2009

Gangadhar dreams that Janki Bai and the others kill him. While Manu and the girls rehearse for 'Ram Leela', Manu says 'Kranti Guru's' lines. Dhrupad overhears this and sees the same bangles on Manu's hands, which he found under 'Kranti Guru's' note. He realises that Manu is 'Kranti Guru'. Sakhu Bai finds out that the woman, which Janki Bai found for Gangadhar, is a 'Vish Kanya'. Manson plans with Dhrupad to catch Manu red-handed as 'Kranti Guru'. Dhrupad is angry on seeing Nana with Vaishali.

1x43 - Episode 43

October 23, 2009

Manson catches Malang and tells the people of Bithur that he is 'Kranti Guru'. Shanta tells Vahini that the British government has declared a curfew and no one can step out of the house. Manson beats Malang and uses him as a trap to lure 'Kranti Guru' to save him. Dhrupad hides with a British soldier to catch Manu. But Tatya Tope sees this and leaves the cattle on them. Dhrupad falls down while the soldier escapes. Tatya Tope ties Dhrupad's legs and hangs him upside down from a pole

1x44 - Episode 44

October 26, 2009

Tatya Tope understands that Manu is 'Kranti Guru'. Manu and Tatya Tope go to rescue Malang. Manson tortures Malang a lot. Tatya Tope and Manu use explosives and fight against the guards. The guards are afraid thinking that 'Kranti Guru' has come with his full army. Tatya Tope catches Manson, while Manu fights off the guards and releases the other prisoners along with Malang. The prisoners beat up the guards. Malang Baba and the prisoners are able to escape from Manson's clutches.

1x45 - Episode 45

October 27, 2009

As Tatya Tope takes Manson outside the gate, Manson almost removes Tatya's mask. When Tatya runs away, a bullet hits his leg. Manu shoots arrows and wounds the soldiers. Manu and Tatya manage to escape. At Tatya's insistence, Manu heats a dagger and removes the bullet from his leg. Indu searches for Manu and finds out that Manu is 'Kranti Guru'. Manu expresses to Tatya Tope that, for the sake of the people's welfare, 'Kranti Guru' should die. But Tatya tells her that she is Bithur's hope.

1x46 - Episode 46

October 28, 2009

Indu tells Prachi that she will tell everyone that Manu is 'Kranti Guru'. Prachi pleads with Indu, but Indu is adamant. Vahini sees Dhrupad hanging outside. Sakharam releases him and informs the Peshwa about this. Dhrupad is unable to explain to the Peshwa why he was behind the palace. Moreland apologises to the Peshwa and lifts the curfew on Bithur. Moropant tells everyone that Indu will marry the prince of Kashi. Then, the Peshwa praises Manu and promises to find a suitable match for her.

1x47 - Episode 47

October 29, 2009

Indu apologises to Manu when she finds out that she got a match because Manu changed the horoscopes. Gangadhar tells Tatya that if Shwetambara is right for him, then he would meet her. Shwetambara comes to the palace to meet Gangadhar. She also brings along a painting that she made of him, which impresses him. Moti Bai is angry when she finds out that Gangadhar is going to marry a princess. When she confronts him, he tells her that he cannot make a prostitute the queen of Jhansi.

1x48 - Episode 48

October 30, 2009

Manson challenges Tatya Tope to a sword-fighting match, and Tatya Tope agrees to it. Everyone, including the Peshwa, Sir Moreland and his wife, gathers to witness the match. Manson aims for Tatya Tope's leg so that he can expose his wound and let everyone know that Tatya Tope is 'Kranti Guru'. But Tatya Tope saves his leg again and again. Manu imagines Tatya Tope being caught and hanged. At last, Manson succeeds in cutting Tatya Tope's clothing near his leg

1x49 - Episode 49

November 2, 2009

Tatya Tope wins the sword fight, and Manson calls him his guru. So, Manu tells Manson to touch his feet. Manson is forced to touch Tatya's feet by Christina Moreland. Angered by his humiliation, Manson tells Smith to increase Bithur's tax. Manu asks Tatya Tope how he hid his wound. He tells her that the doctor covered it with mud. Tatya tells Manu to be brave and take the lead to destroy British rule. Indu sees Manu practise with the sword. Manu asks her to join her army.

1x50 - Episode 50

November 3, 2009

Manu tells Indu that she doesn't get to practice anymore. Indu tells her that Vahini Saheb is happy today and she will let Manu practise her sword fighting. Gangadhar praises Tatya Dixit for finding a girl whose horoscope matches his. Tatya says that Manikarnika's horoscope also matched Gangadhar's horoscope. Bopatkar, however, feels there's something wrong. He wants to meet Shastri Ji, but Janki Bai sends him away from Jhansi. She also tells Shwetambara to practise for the dance competition

1x51 - Episode 51

November 4, 2009

Janki Bai is told that Bopatkar went to Kanpur along with Tatya Dixit as he had got Manikarnika's horoscope from there. Janki Bai tells Shwetambara that she has to win the dance competition and that Moti Bai dances well. As Manu and the girls practise for 'Ram Leela', Vadrayan lauds them. A girl, Kali, knows the lines of 'Ram Leela'. So, Manu calls her to take part in the play, but all are against it due to Kali's social class. Manu tries to make them understand that all humans are the same.

1x52 - Episode 52

November 5, 2009

Manu prays before she goes to participate in 'Ram Leela'. Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar can't meet Shastri Ji in Kanpur. They are told to go to Bithur to meet Vadrayan where they can get Manikarnika's horoscope. Manu and the girls perform in the play. While Vadrayan purifies the well, he comes to know about Kali. He goes and tells Manu to stop 'Ram Leela' as Kali is there in it. The Peshwa also tells her that they need to follow the traditions and asks her to stop the play, but Manu doesn't listen.

1x53 - Episode 53

November 6, 2009

Manu vainly tries to convince the people about human equality. As she is about to stop the 'Ram Leela', the Peshwa, who is moved by her words, tells her to continue the 'Ram Leela'. Sakhu Bai gives money to Captain Ross and tells him to look away from Jhansi for some time. Dhrupad goes to kidnap Vaishali, but Nana fights with his men. Vadrayan sees Vaishali hugging Nana. Vadrayan wants to take her home, but Manu tries to stop him. Manson hears the commotion backstage and wants the play stopped.

1x54 - Episode 54

November 9, 2009

Shwetambara takes a snake and lets it bite her. Moti Bai's servant sees this and tries to tell Moti Bai. While dancing, Shwetambara attacks her, and she loses her consciousness. Gangadhar is impressed by Shwetambara's dance, and he chooses her as the winner. Vadrayan punishes himself because Vaishali hugged Nana. So, Vaishali runs away and jumps in the pond. Manu saves her. She tells Yashoda that they should unite against the Britons. Nana tells Manu about Dhrupad trying to kidnap Vaishali.

1x55 - Episode 55

November 10, 2009

Manu asks Moropant what the meaning of love is. He explains it to her through Ramayana, a sacred Hindu epic. Manu tells the Peshwa that Vaishali loves Nana. Manu tells the Peshwa to fix Nana and Vaishali's marriage. He agrees to it and decides to speak to Vadrayan about it. Vadrayan decides that he will consult with Shastri Ji and marry off Vaishali to whomever he can. The Peshwa praises Manu and tells Moropant that he hopes Manu will be a queen someday. Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar reach Bithur.

1x56 - Episode 56

November 11, 2009

After Moti Bai's servant dies, she tells Gangadhar that something is wrong. Gangadhar queries Narsingh about Shwetambara. Janki Bai tells Shwetambara to win over Gangadhar so that he can forget Moti Bai. The Peshwa takes Manu to Vaishali's house. Vadrayan insults the Peshwa and queries Vaishali. But Vaishali tells Vadrayan that she doesn't love Nana and asks them to leave. Nana hears this, and the Peshwa is saddened by it. The Peshwa tells an apologetic Manu that she tried simply to unite them.

1x57 - Episode 57

November 12, 2009

Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar ask Vadrayan about his daughter. But they realise that Vadrayan's daughter is not Manikarnika. After Vadrayan tells them that there is no Manikarnika among the Brahmins, they leave. Because Nana punishes himself, Manu consoles him. While practising for the play with Gangadhar, Shwetambara needs the venom and goes to her room. She then tries to kill him, but Janki warns her not to. Tatya Dixit meets Manu as she performs a ritual, but doesn't know that she is Manikarnika.

1x58 - Episode 58

November 13, 2009

Gangadhar invites the Britons for the play. Meanwhile, because Manu gets a dream about a king being killed by his own people, she prays for his safety. Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar go to Bithur's Shastri Ji's house, and they find Manikarnika's horoscope there. They talk about the bad relationship between the Peshwa and Gangadhar and hope that this horoscopic match will resolve it. So, they go to Moropant's house and meet Manikarnika at last. Shwetambara attacks Gangadhar during the play.

1x59 - Episode 59

November 16, 2009

Assuming that Gangadhar is dead, Sakhu Bai goes to usurp the throne. But Gangadhar tells everyone that he had found out that Shwetambara was a Vish Kanya and had sent an unfaithful servant to take his place in the play. Sakhu blames Janki. Gangadhar tells Janki to prove her innocence. For Indu's marriage, Gangadhar goes to Bithur as the king of Kashi is his friend. Tatya Dixit gets a painting done of Manu from his memory. Manu tries to see Gangadhar but is unable to see his face.

1x60 - Episode 60

November 17, 2009

Gangadhar gets a message from Jhansi. So, he tells Narsingh Rao not to let Sakhu Bai talk to anyone. While performing a ritual, Gangadhar loses his necklace in the pond, and it ends up on Manu's neck. So, he goes to the temple and prays for grace. He is told to offer a goat as a sacrifice. Manu also goes to the same temple. As the goat is about to be killed, she rescues the goat, which angers Gangadhar. So, he asks Manu to stop, but she carries the goat and points her dagger at him angrily.

1x61 - Episode 61

November 18, 2009

Gangadhar is furious as Manu points a dagger at him. She tells him that he has no right to kill the goat and Gangadhar explains his action by stating that the goat is being sacrificed for an offering. Manu runs away with the goat and Raghunath orders the soldiers to catch her. Manu hides in the palace, but Moropant finds her and returns the goat to the soldiers. Gangadhar sacrifices the goat and to punish him, Manu mixes chilly powder in his food. Gangadhar doesn't turn up for the meal.

1x62 - Episode 62

November 19, 2009

On her birthday, Manu goes to river Ganga and shows Moropant the necklace. At Indu's pre-wedding ceremony, Maina Bai tells Manu that she will also get married soon. Gangadhar is upset over losing his necklace. Lachchu Bai keeps Manu's painting in Moti Bai's room. Moti Bai tells Lachchu Bai that she loves and worships Gangadhar. Manu finds the sacrificial goat alive and learns that Gangadhar has changed his mind about sacrificing the goat. Manu sees Gangadhar whipping Shambu and gets angry.

1x63 - Episode 63

November 20, 2009

Gangadhar whips Shambu, but Raghunath tells him that Shambu is a faithful man. Manu discloses the truth to the Peshwa that she had opened the horse's saddle. The Peshwa tells Sakharam to inform Gangadhar and Sakharam apprises Gangadhar that it was just a joke. While practising slingshot, Manu hits a small boy, and his friends challenge Manu to a kabbadi match. Manu wins against them. Gangadhar sees his necklace around Manu's neck, but he is unable to see Manu's face as she is covered with mud.

1x64 - Episode 64

November 23, 2009

Raghunath finds that the necklace is with some girl from the Peshwa family. At a 'mehndi' ceremony, Maina applies henna on Manu's hand. Moti Bai writes a letter to Gangadhar, but Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar read it. Gangadhar tells Raghunath to find the girl who has his necklace and Raghunath asks Moropant to search for the girl. Moropant tells Vahini Saheb about the necklace, and she tells him she has seen it on Manu's neck. Upon questioning, Manu denies having the necklace.

1x65 - Episode 65

March 24, 2021

Maina Bai gives gifts to the girls who apply henna for Indu. Vahini Saheb, Moropant and Manu search for the necklace and the Peshwa speaks to Indu. Gangadhar is invited for the ceremony where an invitation card is given to the bridegroom's family. But Gangadhar tells Raghunath that he cannot go for the ceremony without his necklace. Manu imagines a confrontation between the Peshwa and Gangadhar and the King of Kashi's threat to go back with his son. Manu decides to speak to Gangadhar.

1x66 - Episode 66

November 25, 2009

The Peshwa tells Moropant and Vahini Saheb that the King of Kashi won't bring the 'Baraat' until Gangadhar Rao is present. Lachchu reads Moti Bai's letter and tells her that Gangadhar will return with Manu as his bride. Moti Bai tells Lachchu Bai that this won't happen. Bopatkar and Tatya Dixit go to Bithur's palace to show Gangadhar Manu's photograph. Gangadhar's pigeon throws the necklace around Manu's neck, and Manu throws it on the painting that Bopatkar and Tatya Dixit bring.

1x67 - Episode 67

November 26, 2009

Gangadhar is happy to have found his necklace. Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar talk about Manu's brave deeds, but Gangadhar tells them he will not marry a commoner's daughter. Manu sees her painting, while Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar try to convince Gangadhar to marry Manu. When the King of Kashi asks the Peshwa to give Manu's hand in marriage to Gangadhar, the Peshwa rejects the proposal saying that he dallys around with prostitutes. Gangadhar overhears this.

1x68 - Episode 68

November 27, 2009

Gangadhar is furious when he hears the Peshwa insult him, but Bopatkar calms him down as the 'Baraat' is at the door. Gangadhar sees Manu's painting and recalls her brave deeds that everyone has spoken about. Gangadhar decides to marry Manu and commands Tatya to speak to Moropant about this. Tatya Dixit tells Moropant that the Peshwa has rejected the proposal and he has to decide if he wants to see Manu as the Queen of Jhansi. Moropant is happy, while Moti Bai imagines herself as the queen.

1x69 - Episode 69

November 30, 2009

Lacchu Bai, Janki Bai and Sakhu Bai are told about the message to prepare the palace for Gangadhar and Manu's wedding. After Indu's wedding, Vahini Saheb goes to a temple. There she meets Gangadhar who seeks her blessing for his prayers to be fulfilled. Moropant tells Vahini Saheb about Gangadhar's decision to marry Manu and that Gangadhar is ready to accept the Peshwa's decision. Vahini Saheb meets the Peshwa and convinces him to allow Gangadhar to marry Manu, and the Peshwa agrees.

1x70 - Episode 70

December 1, 2009

Manu thinks that she will be like a servant in Jhansi. When Lachchu informs Moti Bai about Gangadhar's decision to marry Manu, Moti tells Lachcu she won't let it happen. The Peshwa embraces Moropant and informs him about his decision to let Gangadhar marry Manu and Moropant is deeply moved. At Indu's 'bidaai' the Peshwa blesses Manu. When Vahini Saheb tells Moropant to inform Manu about her marriage to Gangadhar, he tells her that it is the mother's prerogative to break this news to her child.

1x71 - Episode 71

December 2, 2009

Vahini Saheb tells Manu that she will get married to Gangadhar, and become the Queen of Jhansi. Moropant informs Tatya Dixit and Bopatkar that the Peshwa has agreed to let Gangadhar marry Manu. Tatya Dixit tells Moropant he will inform Gangadhar about this. The Peshwa tells Tatya Tope that his disciple Manu will be the Queen of Jhansi. Manu tells Moropant that she doesn't want to marry Gangadhar. The Peshwa sends 2000 gold coins with Sakharam as 'shagun' to Gangadhar, and he accepts it.

1x72 - Episode 72

December 3, 2009

Manu pens a letter and decides to run away. Tatya Tope finds the letter, and he searches for Manu everywhere. Moti Bai, Lachchu Bai and Sakhu Bai unite and plan to use Manu as a pawn so that she never becomes the queen of Jhansi. Accidently, Manu hides in a box meant to be Gangadhar's present that is going to Jhansi. Moropant tells Tatya Tope to speak to Manu, as he is the only one who can convince Manu to marry Gangadhar. Gangadhar decides to go hunting as the forests of Bithur enchant him.

1x73 - Episode 73

December 4, 2009

As a sign of respect to the Peshwa, Raghunath persuades Gangadhar to touch the gifts. Gangadhar agrees and almost opens the box in which Manu is hiding and later, goes hunting. At her 'kanyadaan' a tearful Indu embraces her family and wants to meet Manu last time before she leaves. No one is able to find Manu. Tatya Dixit also wants to meet Manu, and when he goes to the Peshwa, Prachi blurts out that Manu doesn't want to go to Jhansi. Manu distracts a servant and escapes from the box.

1x74 - Episode 74

December 7, 2009

Manu sees a woman plead to Gangadhar to save her. The British troops drag away the woman and insult Gangadhar. Gangadhar thrashes the British soldier and tells him that he will not tolerate the Britons harassing the Indians. Tatya Tope praises Gangadhar. Tatya finds Manu and states that he was impressed with Gangadhar's behaviour, so if Manu becomes the Queen Of Jhansi, she would be able to uproot the Britons from India. Tatya informs the Peshwa that Manu is ready to marry Gangadhar.

1x76 - Episode 76

December 9, 2009

Wilson orders Manson to provide Manu with 1000 gold coins. When Manson grudgingly does so, Manu says that the money belonged to the Peshwa only. Motibai dresses up because Gangadhar is supposed to return to the palace. Lachchu gives her a herb to weaken Gangadhar so that Motibai can win his love but the latter refuses. When Gangadhar arrives, Motibai goes to welcome him, but he doesn't look at her. So, she mixes the herb to give him. Raghunath announces that Gangadhar will marry Manu.

1x77 - Episode 77

December 10, 2009

Manu gets a dream in which Gangadhar gets bitten by a snake. Vahini mentions it to Moropant and he says that it could be a bad omen. Lachchu, Janki and Sakhu apologise to Gangadhar and congratulate him. Motibai writes a letter to Gangadhar and, instead of giving it to Gangadhar, is about to drink the juice to commit suicide. Gangadhar meets Motibai and drinks the juice, which has the herb given to Motibai by Lachchu. As the girls apply 'alta', they spill it all over Manu's hand, reddening it.

1x78 - Episode 78

December 11, 2009

At a ritual, something untoward occurs, so the pandit ties a thread around Manu's fingers for Gangadhar's safety. Motibai performs for Gangadhar, but he loses consciousness. Lachchu tells Sakhu and Janki that Motibai will carry out Lachchu's plan. Sakhu has made arrangements for the presents not to reach Bithur. Fraser tells Raghunath that the East India Company is against Gangadhar and Manu's marriage as Manu has violated law and order in Bithur. As Manu unties the thread, Gangadhar falls ill.

1x79 - Episode 79

December 14, 2009

A 'vaidya' treats Gangadhar. Raghunath tells Gangadhar that the 'shagun' won't reach Bithur on time because of Captain Fraser. Vahini notices that the thread is missing from Manu's hand. So, Manu searches for it and ties it again. Colonel Spears and Fraser accuse Manu of illegal activities. But Gangadhar takes a stand and supports Manu's actions. He commands Tatya Dixit to take the 'shagun' to Bithur immediately. Janki Bai tells Gangadhar that it doesn't suit him to marry a commoner's daughter.

1x80 - Episode 80

December 15, 2009

Raghunath and Tatya Dixit arrive at Bithur with the 'shagun' with a message. But the Peshwa tells them he won't let Manu wed Gangadhar unless Gangadhar brings the 'baraat' to Bithur. Vahini feels sorry for the way she treated Manu. Moropant tells Vahini that as Gangadhar is facing crises in Bundelkhand, he won't come to Bithur, due to which the 'shagun' is being sent back. Moropant tells Raghunath and Tatya that the Peshwa has agreed to send Manu to Bundelkhand, but he won't attend the wedding.

1x81 - Episode 81

December 16, 2009

Manu tells Raghunath that she won't wed Gangadhar as he insulted the Peshwa. But the Peshwa convinces her to. He tells her that he will first send Tatya Tope to Jhansi to examine its state. Lachchu, Sakhu and Janki plot with Moti not to let Gangadhar marry Manu. The 'vaidya' diagnoses Gangadhar with black fever. Vaidya says anyone, who applies the ointment, will get the fever. Motibai agrees to apply it. Manu gets Gangadhar's necklace as a gift. Lachchu tells Motibai to bear an heir.

1x82 - Episode 82

December 17, 2009

Lachchu tells Moti that she will be able to change Jhansi's destiny by bearing an heir. Janki, Lachchu and Sakhu pretend to be united but have different plans in their minds. The Peshwa demands that Manu be treated royally, and Moropant be given a suitable position in Jhansi. Manu hears that Gangadhar's health is deteriorating. So, she prays at the temple and takes ash from there. Tatya Tope, Raghunath and Tatya Dixit leave for Jhansi. Manu catches up with them and gives the ash to Tatya Tope.

1x83 - Episode 83

December 18, 2009

With the ash given by Manu, Tatya Tope continues his journey to meet Gangadhar. On seeing Gangadhar's deteriorating health, Moti feels guilty and decides to dance in her chamber until he gets better. The decision of giving Manu the guard of honour and helping her in her marriage angers Manson. A pandit in the temple informs Manu and Vahini about another way to help Gangadhar get better. Manu starts the task told by the Pandit. Moti Bai dances on glass shards for Gangadhar.

1x84 - Episode 84

December 21, 2009

Manu finishes the task and falls unconscious due to a loss of blood. At the same time, Gangadhar regains consciousness. Having had a mysterious dream about a temple, he expresses his desire to visit it. Manu is taken care of by Vahini, who gives her another task to complete. Manu sets off on the task alone but meets with an accident caused by Manson. Gangadhar, impressed with Moti, takes her along with him to visit the temple. Gangadhar and Manu almost meet each other at the temple.

1x85 - Episode 85

December 22, 2009

Manu finishes one part of a task at the temple but gets disappointed after seeing Gangadhar there. As told by Vahini, she doesn't talk to him. Gangadhar, unaware of Manu's presence, returns to his camp where Moti tries to win his heart. While Moti intoxicates Gangadhar at night, Manu gets worried when the lamps flicker as it is considered a bad omen. Manu fixes the lamps and sits down for her prayer. Moti makes her move on Gangadhar, but he walks away from her after a divine revelation.

1x86 - Episode 86

December 23, 2009

The pandits find an unconscious Manu at the temple. Vahini and Moropant come to see her, but she doesn't wake up. Manson assumes that Manu is dead and informs his officer about it. As Moropant feels guilty, Manu wakes up. Moti is upset about the way Gangadhar has treated her. Lachchu makes fun of her. Gangadhar gets a marriage proposal for Manu and a letter from the Peshwa. Gangadhar accepts the gift from the Peshwa but is shocked on finding a dead lizard in it instead of a gold coin.

1x87 - Episode 87

December 24, 2009

Gangadhar is convinced that Peshwa's proposal was sent to make him reject the marriage. Sakhu and Janki refute Tatya Dixit's claim when he says that the gift for Gangadhar came from their own province. Tatya Tope leaves Gangadhar's court with a rejection from Gangadhar. It is Moti, who had replaced the Peshwa's gift with a dead lizard. Captain Manson is shocked on seeing Manu alive while she investigates her accident. Later, Gangadhar meets Tatya Tope and accepts the marriage proposal.

1x88 - Episode 88

December 25, 2009

Gangadhar brings a portrait of Manu and announces before the court his decision to wed Manu. Tatya Tope brings the Peshwa's gift for Gangadhar, and he accepts it wholeheartedly. Gangadhar answers Sakhu's query, saying that he accepts the Peshwa's wishes. Gangadhar summons Moti to the court to ask her to leave the court. Manu visits Manson after realising that it was he who tried to kill her. She tells him that no one will pay him taxes and informs him about her vow to drive the Britons away.

1x89 - Episode 89

December 28, 2009

An angry Peshwa is worried for Manu after her accident. Vadrayan informs Bajirao about Manson's involvement in the trap and presents himself as proof. Bajirao asks Sakharam to send a letter to Fort William about Manson's intention. Manson visits Bajirao's court after being called by him. Bajirao confronts him about trying to kill Manu, but Manu asks to let Manson go for lack of evidence. Moti, upset over having to exit the court, vows to commit a final act. Manu teaches Manson a lesson at night.

1x90 - Episode 90

December 29, 2009

Manu confronts Manson, making him confess that he plotted her murder. She thrashes him with a whip when he tries to escape. Moti requests a meeting with Gangadhar, but he refuses. She stabs herself in the court before Gangadhar, saying that he broke her heart. Manson and his officers try to arrest Manu. But Bajirao turns the table against Manson. Manson begs Bajirao not to send the letter to Fort William. Bajirao tells him that the decision lies with Manu. Manu conditions not sending the letter.

1x91 - Episode 91

December 30, 2009

Manu decides to forgive Menson only if he will declare Bithur tax free, so he is compelled to agree. Everyone in Bithur laud Manubai as the Queen of Jhansi. Tatya Tope tells Manu that now she does not need to wear a disguise of Kranti Guru. Gangadhar Rao sends two maids to take care of Manu.

1x92 - Episode 92

December 31, 2009

Khudabaksh informs Gangadhar Rao that Motibai would like to see him but he firmly refuses to see her. In Bithur, Bajirao and Moropant get very emotional because Manu would soon leave for Jhansi. Gangadhar Rao orders his minister to invite everyone for his marriage. Gangadhar declares in the treaty which he is about to sign that his son will be the successor. He invites Simon Fraser too for his marriage. Jankibai visits Motibai and provokes her to get rid of Manikarnika.

1x93 - Episode 93

January 1, 2010

1x94 - Episode 94

January 3, 2011

1x95 - Episode 95

January 4, 2010

1x96 - Episode 96

January 5, 2010

Samar Singh tries to enter Manus tent to kill her but is attacked by Pawan. However, Samar Singhs life is saved by Manu who controls the horse. Meanwhile, Motibai undertakes severe austerities to invoke divine blessings to prevent any hindrances in Gangadhars marriage. When Samar reveals that even Gangadhar Rao is scared of the robbers belonging to Samar Singhs gang. Manu makes a resolve that she would not spare the bandit leader if he tried to harm anyone in Jhansi.

1x97 - Episode 97

January 6, 2010

Tatya Tope, Moropant, Nana Saheb and the entire troop fall unconscious after having the food mixed with a lethal substance. Samar Singh abducts an unconscious Manu and flees the camp. Meanwhile, Prachi, who is hiding in a trunk, feels hungry and decides to come out of her hiding place. While wandering through the camp, Prachi spots Samar Singh fleeing with Manu. When Sakha Ram reaches the camp, Prachi narrates what happened. The news of Manu getting attacked by Samar Singh reaches Gangadhar Rao. Meanwhile, Tatya Tope and Moropant regain consciousness, and Tope immediately leaves to find Manu. When Samar Singh is about to stab Manu, she suddenly opens her eyes. She asks him why he did not kill her as he is known to be a ruthless killer. Manu tells him that humanity still survives in him. Manu then challenges Samar Singh to fight with her.

1x98 - Episode 98

January 7, 2010

Manu succeeds in defeating Samar Singh. She asks him to join her fight against the British. Meanwhile, Tatya Tope and his men surround Samar Singh but Manu comes to his rescue. She informs Tatya Tope that Samar Singh had in fact saved her from wild animals. Gangadhar Rao has a change of heart learning about Motibais efforts to ensure that he encounters no problems in his marriage. Touched by her gesture, Gangadhar Rao goes to meet her at the temple. Samar Singh gives Manu the gold coin that was with the wedding token gifts from Bithur, and had gone missing from the palace at Jhansi. Samar Singh provides invaluable information to Manu - a woman residing inside Gangadhar Raos palace wants her dead.

1x99 - Episode 99

January 8, 2010

Motibai welcomes Manu. She then taunts Manu that she would not be able to beget an heir for Jhansi because she is still a child. Jankibai and Lacho assure Gangadhar Rao that they will take care of Manu. After they leave, Gangadhar reveals to Raghunath that he had asked them to take care of Manu to foil their evil plans. Manu and Motibai are about to enter a temple when the priest stops them. He informs Manu that Motibai cannot enter the temple because she is a prostitute. Manu requests the priest not to discriminate against Motibai and he agrees. Motibai is touched by Manus gesture.

1x100 - Episode 100

January 11, 2010

Manu reveals to Motibai that she will find out about the woman who conspired with the British to kill her. Motibai is frightened. Sakhubai complains to Gangadhar Rao that she was not given the opportunity to welcome Manu. When Motibai is about to leave the room, Manu tells Prachi that she will tell Gangadhar Rao about the woman who tried to kill her. Manu puts Motibai in a tighter spot when she decides to write a letter to Gangadhar Rao and tell him about the woman. Manu also has the proof to support her allegation - the gold coin that had gone missing from the palace.

1x101 - Episode 101

January 12, 2010

Manu discovers that the letter she had written to Gangadhar Rao as well as the gold coin is missing. Unknown to Manu, Motibai steals the letter to prevent Gangadhar Rao from learning the truth about her, and plans to send a letter to the king in Manus name. Tatya Guru offers gifts to the King of Jhansi ahead of the wedding. Gangadhar Rao spots a letter and instructs Dixit to read it. The contents of the letter shock Dixit. Motibai, who rejoices in anticipation of the success of her plan, is in for a shock, when Dixit astutely starts praising the king. When Tatya Guru learns from Dixit that Manu had in fact opposed marrying Gangadhar Rao in the letter, he seeks an explanation from her. Manu admits that she did write a letter but never sent it to Gangadhar Rao.

1x102 - Episode 102

January 13, 2010

1x103 - Episode 103

January 14, 2010

1x104 - Episode 104

January 15, 2010

Gangadhar returns the coin to Manu without recognising her. Manu vows to end the British rule in India and promises that Jhansi will be her motherland. A villager informs Manu that many times he has seen a woman dressed in black leaving the palace at night. Manu follows the woman and is shocked to know that the wall is actually a door that opens into Frasers premises. Manu is unable to enter as a guard stops her. Fraser is annoyed with Motibai for failing to teach Manu a lesson. Motibai has another plan for Manu and informs Fraser that Gangadhar would get angry to see Manu disguised as a courtesan and spying on him. When Motibai leaves Frasers premises, Manu follows her to the palace. Manu is shocked to know the woman is Motibai.

1x105 - Episode 105

January 18, 2010

Manu learns that the inmate from Jhansis palace, who made several attempts on her life, is none other than Motibai. Motibai confesses that her love for Gangadhar Rao was responsible for her acts. Just then, Gangadhar Rao arrives and disrupts their conversation. The king fails to recognise Manu as she is dressed as a commoner, and orders her arrest. A group of eunuchs enters the prison and offers sweets to the guards. When the soldiers fall unconscious, Samar Singh rescues Manu and helps her hide in the kings chariot to reach the palace. Motibai informs a worried Moropant that Gangadhar Rao is on his way to meet Manu to perform the wedding ritual. Motibai offers to take Manus place and go through the rituals so that Manus absence is not noticed. A terrified Moropant agrees to Motibais plan. Motibai gets dressed as the bride and savours being treated like a queen. However, her happiness is short-lived when Manu marches in, much to the relief of Moropant and Tatya Guru.

1x106 - Episode 106

January 19, 2010

The rituals get completed after Manu manages to reach the palace on time. Moropant orders Manu not to leave the palace until the wedding rituals are over. Fraser is surprised on learning that Samar Singh rescued Manu from prison. Motibai informs Gangadhar Rao that the person whom the king had sent to jail has escaped with the help of Samar Singh. Fraser reaches the palace and confirms the news. The British official provides further information to the King that Samar Singh plans to pray at the Durga temple later in the day. Gangadhar Rao decides that it is high time Samar Singh is punished for his wrongdoings.

1x107 - Episode 107

January 20, 2010

Manu informs Tatya Guru that she is aware of the woman who had conspired to kill her. She assures Tatya Guru that she will handle the lady all by herself. Later, she apologises to Moropant for creating problems for him. Motibai informs Manu that Gangadhar Rao has decided to finish off Samar Singh for trying to kill Manu. Meanwhile, during the ritual of applying turmeric paste before the wedding, the king leaves it midway and decides to kill Samar Singh. Motibai is happy, while Manu is shocked.

1x108 - Episode 108

January 21, 2010

Acting on the information that Samar Singh will arrive at the Durga temple, the British surround the place of worship However, they do not intend to kill the bandit as they have a different plan. When Gangadhar Rao arrives at the temple with the intention of punishing Samar Singh, a fight ensues between Samar Singh and him. However, Samar Singh only defends himself because he considers Manu his sister. The British capture Samar Singh deftly and replace him with one of their own swordsman disguised as the bandit. Gangadhar Rao fails to realise the British conspiracy. When Manu learns about the British treachery, she decides to rush to the temple.

1x109 - Episode 109

January 22, 2010

The fight between Gangadhar Rao and the man impersonating Samar Singh gets interrupted by a huge explosion. When the dust settles, Gangadhar Rao spots a letter. On reading it, Gangadhar Rao learns that his opponent is not Samar Singh and that the British conspired to kill him. Before Gangadhar Rao can finish reading the letter, Samar Singhs impersonator is fatally shot. Meanwhile, Manu manages to escape with an unconscious Samar Singh. However, the British soldiers are hot on her pursuit. Aware that Manu is not in the palace, Motibai tries to put her into trouble. She tries to inform Moropant about Manus absence. However, Prachi prevents Motibai from meeting Moropant. Gangadhar Rao tells Raghunath that Samar Singh maintained a defensive approach throughout the fight. When Fraser learns that Manu has rescued Samar Singh, he orders a curfew in the entire area to prevent Manu from entering the fort. Manu tries to enter the fort with a group of women but the British surround the group.

1x110 - Episode 110

January 25, 2010

Manu tells the British officers that if they force the women to lift their veils, she will complain to the king and accuse the officers of outraging their modesty. The women are allowed to proceed without being checked. Meanwhile, Motibai tries her best to make Gangadhar see that the girl participating in the prayers is not Manu. But when the bride lifts her veil after the prayers, it is indeed Manu. Motibai walks away in a huff. Gangadhar informs Manu that he has captured the bandit who had attacked her but is unable to punish him. Manu replies that because Samar Singh is repentant, forgiving him would be righteous. Manus answer pleases Gangadhar and he appreciates her wisdom.

1x111 - Episode 111

January 26, 2010

Motibai mocks Fraser for not being able to catch Manu. Fraser informs Motibai that if his plan had been successful, then both Samar Singh as well as Gangadhar Rao would have been dead. Motibai is shocked to learn that Fraser was planning to kill Gangadhar Rao. Meanwhile, Gangadhar Rao orders Fraser to find Samar Singh but alive. Manu informs Tatya Guru that some people from the palace are supporting the British but she vows to save Jhansi. Fraser is furious after he finds out that Motibai has refused to meet him. When Motibai eventually does visit Fraser, he gives her a gun and asks her to kill Gangadhar Rao.

1x112 - Episode 112

January 27, 2010

Fraser threatens to tell the truth about Motibai to Gangadhar Rao if she does not kill the king. Motibai is extremely worried because of her love for the king. During the mehendi ceremony (Application of the henna mixture), Manu recollects an incident which took place during Indus marriage where, the alphabet G was accidentally drawn on her hand, and she was told that she might get married to a person whose name starts with that letter. Later in the episode, Motibai is informed to get ready as Gangadhar Rao wants her to dance in front of Moghal Khan.

1x113 - Episode 113

January 28, 2010

Motibai decides to stage a play of the legendary love story of Nala and Damayanti, along with her dance performance. After getting Gangadhar Raos consent, she informs Fraser about it. Fraser finds her idea absurd but Motibai lies to him that she plans to kill Gangadhar Rao in the play. Motibai also invites Manu for the event. Later in the day, Indu applies henna on Gangadhar Raos hand and insists that she will write Manus entire name on his hand. Motibai witnesses the incident and falls on the king, thereby wiping away Manikarnikas name from his hand. Manu, who witnesses the entire scene, is worried.

1x114 - Episode 114

January 29, 2010

A girl named, Chimna, longs to see the future Queen of Jhansi and is delighted when she gets a chance to touch Manus hand. Motibai requests Manu to be part of her play, where Motibai would play the latters role. Meanwhile, after completing a religious ritual, Gangadhar Rao reminds Fraser to arrest Samar Singh as soon as possible. Samar Singh, dressed as a mendicant, meets Manu and reveals to her that Fraser and Motibai are conspiring again to create problems in Jhansi. Manu decides to find out what the conspiracy is all about.

1x115 - Episode 115

February 1, 2010

Motibai bribes the priest to solemnise Nala and Damayantis wedding in the play in such a way that she would be married to Gangadhar, and no one would be able to challenge its sanctity! Chimna overhears and decides to inform Manu. Meanwhile, Motibai requests Gangadhar Rao to play the role of Nala in the play. Gangadhar Rao agrees because everyone requests him. Manu voices her concern about Motibais ulterior motive in inviting her to the play. Jankibai, Lacho and Sakhubai inform Moropant that Gangadhar Rao has organised a musical function where Motibai would present a special performance. They say that they wish to dress up Manu for the event, much to her disapproval. Chimna manages to enter the musical programme secretly. Motibai dances before the king and others, and collapses while shes dancing. She confesses to Manu about her unbridled love for Gangadhar Rao.

1x116 - Episode 116

February 2, 2010

Fraser tells Lacho that he does not trust Motibai, so hands her a gun and asks her to shoot Gangadhar during the course of the play. Manu tends to Motibai who is unwell. Once she comes around, Motibai says that she must concentrate on her play the next day. Indu warns Manu not to be so kind to Motibai. Manu is unable to fathom the ulterior conspiracy behind the play. Motibai tells the priest her plan of action during the play. Chimna, dressed as a boy, is shocked to see Motibai in the palace. She hides in the storeroom and gets locked. Gangadhar warns Fraser to arrest Samar Singh before his marriage. Lacho tells Ali Bahadur about her plan to kill Gangadhar, and about Frasers support for her. Samar Singh, hiding in the other room, decides that he must find out about Frasers conspiracy. A jubilant Fraser presents Samar Singh in Gangadhar Raos court. Tatya Guru informs Manu about Samars arrest, and this gets Manu worried.

1x117 - Episode 117

February 3, 2010

Gangadhar demands to know from Samar Singh why he didnt fight with him, and why he had freed the person from prison, but Samar Singh does not answer. Samar Singh recalls how he had surrendered to Fraser and been warned not to tell Gangadhar the truth because Manu would be in trouble then. Gangadhar wants Samar Singh arrested but cannot as it is against the British law. Manu vows to free Samar Singh. She asks Tatya Guru to do the needful because she cannot go anywhere. Meanwhile, Lacho tells her son, Ali Bahadur, that she will kill the king during the play. Chimna finally manages to escape and meets Manu to inform her about Motibai engaging a priest to solemnise her wedding with Gangadhar. She says that the staging of the drama is a part of the plan because Motibai intends to marry Gangadhar Rao during the play.

1x118 - Episode 118

February 4, 2010

Motibai and Gangadhar Rao rehearse their lines for the play. The King is impressed with Motibais acting. Meanwhile, Manu vows that she would not let Motibai succeed in her plan. Tatya Guru warns Fraser not to challenge Queen Manikarnika. He threatens Fraser of dire consequence if he continues to torture Samar Singh. Later, Fraser asks Samar Singh why Manu wants to save him but he remains silent. When Manu prays in front of the Goddess for strength, the sword on the deity falls. Manu drags Motibai to Gangadhars court and exposes the courtesan in front of him and the assembly. She says that Motibai was an accomplice of the British and had plotted with them to kill Gangadhar. A furious Gangadhar Rao orders his men to imprison Motibai, and sentences her to death.

1x119 - Episode 119

February 5, 2010

Motibai is hanged to death. Manu comes back to reality with a jolt. She keeps the sword back near the deity and says that she will find another way to punish Motibai but would never take her life. Samar Singh lures a jail guard with hidden treasure and seeks his help in escaping from prison. Fraser tests Lachos archery skills and warns her that if she fails to kill the king and gets caught, then she would stand to lose her son. Samar Singh dressed as an English officer overhears this. Moropant refuses to let Manu watch the play, so she gets very worried. Jankibai and Indu are given flowers to be showered on Motibai and Gangadhar at the end of the play but they are not pleased about it. Sakaram comes to Jhansi and gives Moropant the gifts sent by Bajirao. Meanwhile, Lacho conceals the poisonous arrow in a musical instrument. The play begins and the entire hall is packed with court officials. Motibai vows that only she will be Gangadhars wife and the Queen of Jhansi.

1x120 - Episode 120

February 8, 2010

Moropant takes Manu away to meet Sakaram. Sakaram shows her the gifts that Bajirao has sent for her. Samar Singh disguised as one of the gift bearers informs Manu that Lacho has once again conspired with Fraser to kill the king during the course of the play. A worried Manu informs Tatya Guru about Lachos plan to kill the king, and about Motibais plot to turn the drama into a reality! Tatya Guru goes searching for Lacho. Motibai picks a poison bottle and vows that history will remember how a courtesan died in the arms of her loved one after marrying him, and how only she will be known as the Queen of Jhansi. As per the legendary tale of Nala-Damayanti, in the final scene of the play, Gangadhar appears as Nala in nine different forms. Lacho aims her arrow but is unsure who the real king is, so she waits for Damayanti to garland her loved one. Meanwhile, a maid sees Motibai lying unconscious.

1x121 - Episode 121

February 9, 2010

During the play, Manu takes over Motibais character. Manu risks her life and saves Gangadhar from the arrow shot by Lacho. Everyone thinks that it is Motibai who has protected Gangadhar. Even Gangadhar thinks that it was Motibai who saved him as Manu manages to get away. Lacho is caught red-handed by Tatya Tope who gets her before Gangadhar. Everyone is shocked. Ali Bahadur pretends to get angry and assaults Lacho. Gangadhar orders Lachos arrest. Gangadhar praises Motibai and rewards her.

1x122 - Episode 122

February 10, 2010

Moropant is shocked when he learns that Manu saved Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar is shocked that Lacho conspired to kill him. He asks Lacho who the brain behind this conspiracy is. Lacho does not tell him anything. Jankibai tries to point out to Gangadhar that from the time he decided to marry Manu, his life has been in danger. Motibai is worried that Lacho might name her as a conspirator. Manu sends a letter to Gangadhar Rao praising Motibai and her bravery. Motibai feels guilty.

1x123 - Episode 123

February 11, 2010

Gangadhar tells Motibai that Manu has praised her act of bravery. Motibai breathes a sigh of relief. Fraser is angry at Ali Bahadur as he has failed to get Lacho out of jail. Fraser is worried that Lacho might reveal his involvement in the conspiracy. Motibai wonders why Manu didnt tell Gangadhar the truth. Manu tells her that she is impressed with Motibais love for Gangadhar Rao. Motibai decides to teach Fraser a lesson. She attacks him but gets overpowered. Manu arrives there at the nick of time and saves Motibai from Fraser. Fraser turns the tables on Manu and is about to shoot Manu.

1x124 - Episode 124

February 12, 2010

Fraser is about to shoot Manu, but Tatya Tope rescues her. Fraser is surrounded by the Nari Sena (Womens Army) and Samar. Manu warns Fraser that if he does not mend his ways, he will be taught a lesson. Motibai is moved by Manus gesture. She whips herself as repentance for her deeds. Manu feels sorry for Motibai when she comes to know of how Motibai has punished herself. She worries that Motibai may try to harm herself. Motibai is very dejected and tries to commit suicide. Khudabaksh saves her.

1x125 - Episode 125

February 15, 2010

Motibai apologises to Manu for trying to harm her. Manu tells Motibai that she is still like her elder sister. Motibai pledges her undying support to Manu. Gangadhar asks Lacho who hatched the conspiracy to kill him; Lacho denies that anyone has helped her. Aaishri comes back from her self-imposed exile. Gangadhar shows Lacho bloodstained clothes of Ali. Lacho is shocked and tells Gangadhar about Fraser. But Ali Bahadur is not dead; it was a ploy used by Gangadhar to know the truth. Gangadhar banishes Lacho and Ali from Jhansi as punishment. Gangadhar Rao tells Fraser that he knows who the conspirator is but still tells him that he is in charge of the security of the future Queen of Jhansi.