Ashika Padukone
Deepa

Driven by selfish motives, Chitralekha secretly swaps Bhagyashree and Divya's newborn daughters. As Deepa and Kanika grow on opposite paths, how will fate reshape their futures?
Deepa becomes a guiding force for Karthik and Kanika, even saving Karthik's life. Meanwhile, family tensions rise as a rejected marriage proposal stirs conflict.
Jyoti keeps asking Deepa about her father's whereabouts. Meanwhile Kanika competes in Miss Hyderabad and Deepa participates in the village fair contest
Deepa purposely loses the race to gift Jyoti a cycle while refusing Karthik's explanations. But celebration erupts when Kanika becomes Miss Hyderabad.
Deepa slaps Mallesh when he casts ill eyes on her in exchange for settling her husband's unpaid loan. Later, Deepa confronts her mother-in-law about her husband's whereabouts.
Deepa humiliates the man who tries to harass her. Meanwhile, Bhagyashree slaps Bantu for secretly stealing money from bank.
After the debt collectors arrive at Deepa's house and trouble her, Vaijayanti comes to her rescue. Later, Jyoti asks Deepa what her father looks like.
Karthik returns home after two years to a warm family welcome. Soon, the celebration fades when he shocks Chitralekha by admitting he has no intention of marrying Kanika.
Karthik instructs Vinod to arrange insurance for every employee in his firm. Later, Deepa finds her husband, Bhanu, and is shocked to discover he has secretly married Shobha.
Heartbroken and wandering, Deepa is haulted by Karthik's car. Later, at the temple, meeting Bhagyashree gives Deepa the strange feeling that she already knows her.
Deepa risks her life to protect Bhagyashree from a goon attack. Later, fearing for their safety, Bhagyashree decides to take Deepa and Jyoti to her house and shelter them.
Mahendra informs the family that Deepa has identified Bhagyashree's attacker and will be staying with them. Meanwhile, Chitralekha fears the truth will trigger a huge uproar.
Deepa grows uneasy after spotting Karthik at Bhagyashree's house. Later, Bhagyashree asks Deepa about her husband and his work. She politely asks her not to ask for now.
Chitralekha slyly questions Deepa about the attacker's face, subtly humiliating her. Later, the police bring the goons for Deepa to identify.
Deepa questions Bhagyashree's motives, given their lack of a relationship. Later, as Deepa tries to leave, Kailashnath stops her and asks her to stay until the Pooja ends.
Deepa distracts Jyoti with shopping to dodge her questions about her father. Later, Bhanu is shocked to see them returning with Karthik.
Bhagyashree gives Deepa a new saree and urges her to attend the Satyanarayan puja. Later, Bhanu grows worried about Deepa and Karthik's relationship and decides to spy on them.
Karthik indirectly apologises to Deepa, while everyone thinks it's about the bitter food. Later, Kailashnath praises Deepa's cooking and rewards her with a gold necklace.
Karthik rebukes Bhanu for mistreating Deepa. Later, Bhagyashree insists Deepa and Jyoti stay with them, while Chitralekha urges Kailashnath to arrange Karthik and Kanika's match.
Chitralekha questions Deepa after misunderstanding her behaviour. Later, Bhagyashree gives Deepa full authority over the food arrangements for Kanika's birthday.