Tod Kar Dil Mera

Set in Lucknow, the series follows Raj Ranjan, a middle-class clerk who marries Advocate Raushni in an arranged marriage. Despite the circumstances, the two quickly fall in love. Raj lives with his conservative family, which includes his mother Amma, his sister Ritika, and his younger brother Mayank. After marriage, Raushni chooses to prioritize her married life and becomes a homemaker. Raushni learns about Raj's unfulfilled dream of becoming an IAS officer, a wish once held by his late father. Raj had been an IAS aspirant but was forced to abandon his plans after his father suffered a fatal heart attack, after which he took up his father's job to support the family. When Mayank is framed in a violent case, Raushni represents him as an advocate with Amma's permission but is threatened into deliberately losing the case to prevent him from being falsely accused of a more serious crime involving a woman named Keerti. Unaware of the truth, Mayank begins to resent Raushni. Around the same time, Amma is diagnosed with cancer but hides her illness. Impressed by Raushni's dedication, Amma allows Raj to leave his job and prepare for the UPSC examination. While Raj studies, Raushni manages the household and helps Ritika gain confidence. Raushni and Amma develop a close bond before Amma eventually passes away. On the same day, Raj receives the news that he has cleared the UPSC examination and is appointed as an IAS officer. Raj then leaves for a three-year training program, where he meets fellow trainee Meghna. Over time, Raj grows close to Meghna. Meanwhile, Raushni becomes pregnant with Raj's child, but his reaction causes her severe stress, resulting in a miscarriage and the possibility of her never conceiving again. During Raj's training, the couple's relationship gradually weakens. Upon completing his training, Raj sends Raushni divorce papers. After initially refusing to respond, she eventually learns about his affair with Meghna and agrees to the divorce. Following several counseling sessions and court proceedings, Raj and Raushni separate, and Raj later marries Meghna. Meanwhile, Mayank receives political backing from a businessman named Vikrant, who is supported by Meghna's father, and becomes a corporator after murdering his political opponent. Raushni purchases Ranjan Niwas from its owner despite opposition from Raj and Mayank. Mayank marries Keerti, who is later revealed to be involved in criminal activities such as honey-trapping and money extortion. Ritika supports Raushni and eventually becomes a lawyer like her. Honoring the promise she made to Amma, Raushni accepts Meghna as the new daughter-in-law of the Ranjan family and performs the rituals welcoming her into the household. Over time, Raushni and Meghna develop a friendship. Raushni's law firm is later assigned to handle pending cases under Raj's jurisdiction. Along with her friend Isha, she investigates a bridge collapse that caused multiple deaths. The investigation reveals that Mayank, Vikrant, Rammoorthy, the contractor, and Raj were involved due to corruption. During the investigation, Isha is murdered, leaving Raushni devastated. Determined to seek justice for her friend, she resolves to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable. With the help of Ritika and Kartik, and with Meghna’s support, Raushni begins investigating Isha’s murder. Following the clues Isha left behind, she uncovers that Isha had gathered strong evidence in the bridge collapse case—evidence that ultimately led to her being killed. Ujjwal, once Mayank’s trusted aide but now Raushni’s confidant, steps forward and testifies against Mayank, exposing his crimes. Additionally, a recording of Rammoorthy’s final words implicates Mayank, Raj, and Vikrant, further strengthening the case. As a result, Mayank is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Raj is dismissed from his position and faces a departmental investigation for his involvement. Meanwhile, Raushni is promoted to the position of a judge and is appointed to the District Court. In a twist of fate, Raj’s case is reassigned, with Raushni presiding as the main judge. Ritika, deeply shaken by Mayank’s arrest and Raj’s downfall, struggles emotionally but still hopes for Raj’s redemption. Around the same time, Meghna is revealed to be pregnant. However, she chooses to leave Raj and moves into the Ranjan house, where she begins living with Raushni and her family. Over time, the two women develop a deep bond and become best friends. Meghna gives birth to a daughter, Jr. Sumitra, but tragically passes away soon after childbirth. Before her death, she entrusts all parental rights of her child to Raushni and asks Raj to stay away from her. Raushni honors Meghna’s final wish. Weeks later, Raj files for custody of Jr. Sumitra. Due to Ritika’s inability to testify in Raushni’s favor, Raj ultimately wins custody of the child. Meanwhile, as investigations into corruption deepen, Vikrant and K.K. Gupta—Meghna’s father—shift the blame onto Raj, framing him for their own crimes as well. Raj is subsequently sentenced to three years in prison as punishment for his actions. Three years later, both Raj and Mayank, having endured the consequences of their deeds, undergo a transformation. They sincerely apologize to Raushni for their past behavior. After completing his sentence, Raj is released from prison and returns to the Ranjan house. During this time, Sid—who had been held captive by sea pirates for several months—is finally rescued and reunites with Ritika. With Raushni and Raj’s approval, Ritika and Sid decide to get married. Having changed as a person, Raj once again asks Raushni for her companionship and a chance to rebuild their relationship. However, Raushni refuses, choosing instead to stand firm in her own path. Over Ritika's wedding preparations, Raj tries to persuade Raushni with the seven vows given to her. Raushni before the wedding night firmly refuses, heartbroken Raj, leaves the house. Over the night, Raushni realises Raj's changed behaviour and decides to reconcile but he had already left. Ritika's wedding gets postponed and Raj was presumed to be dead and his final rites are performed. Raushni feuled by Ritika and Mayank decide to punish KK Gupta and Vikrant for their crimes and provides evidence against them with Ritika as the lawyer. Seven years later, life has moved on. Ritika and Sid are married and live in the Ranjan house. Jr. Sumitra yearns for her father. Keerti returns to Ranjan house with her and Mayank's son Vishesh. Mayank is too released from jailed for his changed behavior and is accepted by the Ranjans. Raj is revealed to be alive near Kanpur who has given up his leisurely life and teaches UPSC aspirants for free. == Cast ==