A: Exactly 98 episodes.
: As the episodes progress, it is revealed that Chandni was innocent and was herself a victim of her mother Indrani’s manipulative schemes. The latter half of the series shifts from Advay’s cruelty to his realization of the truth, leading to a journey of redemption and a fight against the true villains. Production and Casting Challenges
| Episode Range | Key Events | |---------------|-------------| | Ep 1–3 | Introduction of Akshay (winning a high-profile case using ruthless tactics). Chandni is a law student. Akshay meets the Mathur family and begins his revenge plan. | | Ep 4–6 | Akshay tricks Chandni into a legal contract that forces her to marry him. Wedding and shock for the Mathur family. | | Ep 7–9 | Post-marriage turmoil. Akshay treats Chandni coldly; she refuses to be a victim. Chandni moves back to her father’s house, starting legal separation proceedings. | | Ep 10–12 | Courtroom drama intensifies. Akshay reveals his revenge motive. Chandni learns about her father’s past crime. | | Ep 13–15 | Emotional turning point. Akshay begins to respect Chandni’s strength. A near-death incident (Chandni saves Akshay) creates first cracks in his hatred. | | Ep 16–18 | Akshay struggles with growing feelings. Chandni tries to make him see that revenge won’t heal his past. Family members try to separate them. | | Ep 19–20 | Akshay saves Chandni from a planned attack. They confess love. In the final scene, Akshay surrenders to the police for his revenge-related crimes, promising to return. The show ends on a cliffhanger (which was never resolved). |
The show was not formally cancelled but was "wrapped up early" due to a combination of low TRPs and Barun Sobti's health issues, leading to a compressed narrative.