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After the accidental death of her lover, Mitali gets married to wealthy widower Ranbeer Singh, who lives in a palace in Rajasthan, India, along with his daughter, Sapna. The trio settle down in a harmonious relationship until Sapna re-locates abroad. When she returns, she is introduced to wealthy Rajvir Singh, who also lives in a palace with his brother, Sumer, and Bhabi, Smita.
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After the accidental death of her lover, Mitali gets married to wealthy widower Ranbeer Singh, who lives in a palace in Rajasthan, India, along with his daughter, Sapna. The trio settle down in a harmonious relationship until Sapna re-locates abroad. When she returns, she is introduced to wealthy Rajvir Singh, who also lives in a palace with his brother, Sumer, and Bhabi, Smita.
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