Let’s break down exactly what happens in this episode, why it matters, and how it fits into the larger Ishqbaaaz mythology. Before diving into episode 33, a quick refresher. Ishqbaaaz originally aired from 2016 to 2019. Due to popular demand, the makers launched a fourth season in 2021, titled Ishqbaaaz: Pyaar Ki Ek Dharm Yudh . This season introduced a 20-year leap, focusing on the children of Shivaay and Anika.
For old fans: Rewatching it feels like coming home. The knife fight, the gun standoff, and Rudra’s line? Chef’s kiss.
For newcomers: You don’t need to watch all 4 seasons to enjoy this episode. Just know that the Oberoi family thrives on chaos, and Episode 33 is chaos at its finest. ishqbaaz season 4 episode 33 2021
The episode opens with a dramatic overhead shot of the Oberoi mansion, dark clouds gathering. The background score (the iconic Ishqbaaaz theme, slowed to a minor key) sets the tone for a storm—literal and metaphorical. Aanchal (Reem Shaikh) finds a hidden file in Devansh’s study. The file contains proof that Devansh has been manipulating the stock market to bankrupt the Oberoi empire. But more shockingly, she finds a photograph of a younger Devansh standing next to a woman Aanchal recognizes as her own mother—who died under mysterious circumstances.
But here’s the crucial context fans often miss: By the time Season 4 aired in 2021, the narrative had shifted focus from the original Shivaay-Anika romance to the next generation—primarily the love story of and Aanchal . Episode 33 of Season 4 (released in early 2021) marks a major turning point in that arc. Let’s break down exactly what happens in this
This is the core conflict of Episode 33. The fight choreography is intense—a mix of slo-mo punches and dramatic dialogues. Devansh stabs Shivaansh in the shoulder, but Shivaansh pulls the knife out and turns the tables. Back inside, Aanchal confronts both men. She reveals that Devansh is actually her long-lost elder brother. Their mother was killed in a factory fire started by the Oberoi family decades ago (a dark secret from the original series). Devansh’s revenge was always personal, and he used Aanchal as a pawn.
Aanchal whispers, “Yeh sirf business nahi hai… yeh badla hai.” (This isn’t just business… this is revenge.) Scene 2: Shivaansh vs. Devansh – The Confrontation Meanwhile, in the rain-soaked garden of the Oberoi estate, Shivaansh (Nakuul Mehta) corners Devansh. Shivaansh demands to know why Devansh poisoned his father (old Shivaay) last week. Devansh laughs maniacally, revealing he has kidnapped Anika (Shivaansh’s mother). Due to popular demand, the makers launched a
Loved this recap? Check out our deep dives into Ishqbaaaz Season 3 Episode 120 and the original Shivaay-Anika wedding episode.