### **Scene: Birla House, Grand Entrance**
**[The atmosphere is lively and filled with anticipation as the Kapoor family arrives at the Birla House for the pooja. The Birla mansion is resplendent with traditional decorations—marigold garlands hanging from the archways, oil lamps flickering along the walkway, and the sweet fragrance of incense filling the air. The Goenka family, representing Aarohi’s maternal side, have already arrived and are mingling with the Birlas.]**
**[The sound of cars pulling up signals the arrival of the Kapoors. As the family steps out, they are greeted with warm smiles and respectful nods from the Birlas and Goenka's . Arjun, looking dashing in a traditional sherwani, steps out first, offering his hand to help Aarohi out of the car.]**
**Aarohi (smiling, adjusting her saree):** "Thank you, Mr. Kapoor. Always the gentleman."
**Arjun (teasingly):** "Anything for my Mrs. Kapoor."
**[Aarohi blushes slightly, the subtle flirtation between them bringing a warm glow to her cheeks. They walk towards the entrance, flanked by Arjun’s parents, Tej and Jhanvi Kapoor, who are dressed elegantly for the occasion. Along with them are Arjun’s chachu, Tej Kapoor, his chachi, Sheetal Kapoor, his younger brother Amri Kapoor, and his cousin sister, Ameya Kapoor.]**
**Harshvardhan (with a welcoming smile):**shakthi ji, Jhanvi ji, it’s so good to see you all here."
**Shakthi (shaking hands with Harshvardhan):** "The pleasure is ours, Harshvardhan. It’s been a while since our families got together like this."
**Manjari (with a warm smile, her eyes twinkling as she spots Aarohi):** "Aarohi, beta, you look stunning. Like Lakshmi ji herself has graced us with her presence."
**[Aarohi bows her head slightly, receiving the compliment with humility. Jhanvi beams with pride, her eyes filled with affection for her daughter-in-law.]**
**Jhanvi (to Manjari):** "We are truly blessed to have Aarohi in our family. She has brought so much joy and harmony into our home."
**Amrik (teasingly to Aarohi):** "Bhabhi, you’re making it hard for the rest of us to find someone half as good as you."
**[The group laughs lightly, the mood light and joyous. Ameya Kapoor steps forward to give Aarohi a hug.]**
**Ameya :** "Bhabhi, you look so beautiful! I’m sure all eyes will be on you today."
**[Aarohi thanks them, her heart swelling with the love and respect she receives from both her family and her in-laws. The Goenkas join in the praise, especially Swarna, who can’t help but shower Aarohi with compliments.]**
**Swarna (to Jhanvi):** "Aarohi has always been a shining star in our family. We are so happy to see her flourishing with you all."
**[As this warm exchange continues, Akshara stands slightly apart, her expression growing more strained with every compliment showered on Aarohi. She watches the interactions with a forced smile, her mind racing with thoughts of how to bring Aarohi down.]**
**Akshara (thinking to herself, her gaze darkening):** "Everyone is so quick to praise her, but they have no idea… Today, I will make sure Aarohi’s perfect image is shattered."
**[She clenches her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms as she struggles to maintain her composure. Abhimanyu, noticing her discomfort, gently places a hand on her shoulder.]**
**Abhimanyu (softly, with concern):** "Akshara, you seem a bit off. Is everything okay?"
**Akshara (forcing a smile, shaking her head):** "I’m fine, Abhi. Just a little tired, that’s all."
