Bhagya Lakshmi 17 August 2021 written update – Rishi asks Lakshmi for a kiss

At the beginning of the episode, Lakshmi and Rishi do a couple dance at his birthday party. Rishi’s family and friends cheer for them, but Rano and Neha are unhappy to see this. Rano tells Neha to do something otherwise she will lose Rishi. Rishi says Lakshmi dances quite well only it was a little Punjabi. Lakshmi says she is from Punjab only.

Rishi asks her for his gift. Lakshmi says she did not bring anything because he has everything already. Rishi says there is something she can give him. Rishi asks for a kiss which shocks Lakshmi. She thinks about what Rano said about Rishi. Rishi wants to introduce her to his friends but Lakshmi gets upset and goes from there. Lakshmi tells Rano that Rishi asked for a kiss. Rano tells her not to go into a room with Rishi. She says they must go from there.

Rishi looks for Lakshmi. Neha pretends to be drunk and falls on Rishi. Rishi calls one of the staff and tells him to take care of her and goes away from there. Rano and Lakshmi look for Preetam. Rishi calls Lakshmi but she avoids him. Lakshmi collides with a waiter and drink falls on her dress. Rishi tells her to clean it in his room and takes her along. Rano gestures her not to go. Neha tells Rano that she has tried everything but Rishi does not even look at her. Rano says Lakshmi will reject Rishi herself.

Lakshmi hesitates to go inside the room. Rishi gives her tissues to clean her dress. The door gets closed by the wind. Lakshmi gets scared to be alone with Rishi. Rishi says he must thank the waiter for this and he wants his birthday gift now. Lakshmi gets scared and picks up a knife from the fruit bowl.

Rano tells Neha that Lakshmi will come running anytime now.

Rishi gets down on his knees and kisses Lakshmi’s hand and says thank you. Lakshmi is taken aback. Rishi asks if she were expecting something else as he is quite old-fashioned in such things. Rishi takes Lakshmi back to the party. Rano and Neha are shocked to see them coming back quietly.

Lakshmi thinks she always thinks wrong about Rishi but he is not like Balwinder. Shalu and Bani ask what happened and if she wants to get married to Rishi. Lakshmi says her father wanted a guy who is a good man and who can protect her, and Rishi is just like that. Shalu and Bani ask her if she has fallen in love with Rishi. Lakshmi says she is not sure but her feelings are not like anything before.

Rishi tells Virendra that he wants to get married to Lakshmi. Virendra asks Lakshmi if she is ready to get married to Rishi. Lakshmi nods to say yes. Virendra announces that Oberoi’s have found their daughter-in-law. He announces their engagement on the next day. Dadi is very happy to hear this. Everyone congratulates Lakshmi and Rishi. Lakshmi touches Neelam’s feet but she hugs her saying she won her heart, even though it is not easy.

Rishi opens the campaign and everyone drinks. Lakshmi goes away from there and says she doesn’t drink. Rishi says everyone drinks here so she will also have to join. He tells her the third secret. He says everyone in his family is drinking non-alcoholic drinks, as they do not drink but have to pretend for society. He gives Lakshmi a drink and asks her to pretend that she is drinking. Lakshmi takes a sip and says it tastes sweet and sour.

Rishi’s friends ask her to dance but Lakshmi hesitates. Rishi makes an excuse to tackle them. He tells Lakshmi this way no one feels offended. Lakshmi thinks she has so much to learn from Rishi.

Episode ends