Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Arnav Breaks Up With Lavanya
Dec 14, 2011 · 20 min
On meeting Anjali, Khushi changes her mind about exposing Shyam. Arnav tells Lavanya that he has no feelings for her and decides to inform his family as well. How does Lavanya reac
Khushi Refuses to Expose Shyam
Dec 15, 2011 · 20 min
As Madhumati and Payal eagerly await the Raizada family’s decision about Shyam, Khushi informs them that she has not revealed the truth to the Raizadas. Payal then decides to forge
Arnav and Lavanya Are Blessed
Dec 16, 2011 · 21 min
Arnav is sorry for breaking Lavanya's heart. Khushi threatens to expose Shyam before Anjali. Later, Nani introduces Shyam to Khushi's family. Madhumati rebukes Manorama. Meanwhile,
Arnav Declares His Break Up
Dec 19, 2011 · 21 min
Lavanya informs Khushi about her break-up and requests her to keep it a secret until Payal and Akash’s engagement. Meanwhile, Payal and Akash get engaged in a grand function. Arnav
Lavanya Defends Arnav
Dec 20, 2011 · 21 min
Khushi yells at Arnav for breaking up with Lavanya. She then tries to stop Lavanya from leaving the house. Nani asks Arnav to give a solid reason behind his decision and refuses to
Anjali Supports Arnav's Break-Up
Dec 21, 2011 · 21 min
Khushi decides never to speak about Shyam. At the Raizada house, Arnav gets full support from Anjali for his decision to break up with Lavanya. Later, Khushi is seen imitating Akas
Manorama Welcomes Nanda Kishore
Dec 22, 2011 · 20 min
Khushi helps Anjali with the wedding arrangements. She notices Anjali ordering Shyam to change his white shirt. Shyam tells her that Anjali is ill-treating him. Meanwhile, Manorama
Arnav Plans a Cocktail Party
Dec 23, 2011 · 20 min
Shyam requests Anjali to manage his daily expenses account. Meanwhile, Arnav announces a cocktail party for Akash and Payal. Khushi and Nanda Kishore wish to have desi entertainmen
No Desi Entertainment
Dec 26, 2011 · 21 min
Khushi is angry with Arnav for refusing to arrange desi entertainment for the cocktail party. Akash gives a letter for Payal to Khushi. Later, he arrives at their house to escort t
Khushi Dances With Nanda Kishore
Dec 27, 2011 · 21 min
Arnav is angry on learning that Khushi is Nanda Kishore’s date at the cocktail party. The guests are bored and Khushi taunts Arnav about it. Later, to infuse some life into the par
Arnav Won't Dance With Khushi
Dec 28, 2011 · 21 min
Arnav offers to drop Khushi home, but she goes with Nanda Kishore. Both families prepare for the Sangeet ceremony. At the Sangeet rehearsal, Anjali introduces Khushi and Payal to t
Shyam Tries to Brainwash Khushi
Dec 29, 2011 · 20 min
Khushi and Nanda Kishore have a hard time syncing their steps. Shyam also joins the dance rehearsal and tries poisoning Khushi’s mind against Anjali. Madhumati pulls out her weddin
Nanda Kishore's Belief
Dec 30, 2011 · 20 min
The choreographer Madhubala once again asks Arnav and Khushi to dance together, but they refuse. She then asks the elders from the both the families to dance, too. Meanwhile, Shyam
Arnav Hears Khushi Chat
Jan 2, 2012 · 20 min
Madhumati asks Khushi to wear her old wedding dress on the wedding day. She and Garima then discuss what to gift the groom’s family. Anjali refuses dance as she is unwell and infor
Khushi Vows Not to Look at Arnav
Jan 3, 2012 · 20 min
Nanda Kishore comes up with a plan for Akash and Payal to meet at midnight on New Year’s. Akash asks Arnav to accompany him, but in vain. Khushi vows to not see Arnav’s face at mid
Akash Hides From Madhumati
Jan 4, 2012 · 20 min
After failing to bring Payal out of the house, Akash sneaks into the house to see her at midnight. In order to hide from Madhumati, he hides under the table. Meanwhile, Shyam plans
Manorama's Husband Saves Anjali.
Jan 5, 2012 · 20 min
Manorama's husband saves Anjali before Shyam could push her into the pool. Payal tries to hide Akash from Madhumati while he is stuck to a chair. Arnav goes to Madhumati's house to
Arnav Hides in Khushi's Room
Jan 6, 2012 · 20 min
Khushi yells at Arnav for ruining her New Year’s Eve. Arnav asks her to keep quiet lest she wake up the entire family. Nanda Kishore knocks on Khushi’s door to greet her, but Madhu
Arnav and Khushi's Accusations
Jan 9, 2012 · 20 min
Arnav and Khushi blame each other for the unplanned meeting. Later, Arnav and Akash confront Nanda Kishore for sneaking into Khushi’s house at midnight. While Anjali looks at Shyam
Cancelling of the Sangeet
Jan 10, 2012 · 20 min
Khushi vows to defeat the Raizadas at the Sangeet. She notices a mosquito sitting on Arnav's face when he is talking to Nand Kishore about the sangeeth and slaps him to kill the mo
Arnav Gives His Nod
Jan 11, 2012 · 21 min
Arnav informs Khushi that he cancelled the Sangeet because he doesn't like the loud noise. In return, Khushi and the entire family start talking in sign language. Arnav, then, assu
The Challenge
Jan 12, 2012 · 20 min
Nani declares that the winner will get a forty-year-old Natraj idol as the award. Khushi and Arnav vow to defeat each other. While practicing for the competition, Madhumati catches
Khushi Impersonates Manorama and Madhumati
Jan 13, 2012 · 20 min
Manorama claims that Payal had not only stolen Akash from her but also her position as the daughter-in-law of the Raizada family. Akash reassures her that he will always be her son
Shyam and the Scorpion
Jan 16, 2012 · 20 min
Manorama insults Madhumati for gifting a silver puja plate to Anjali. Akash, however, praises Madhumati for the same. Payal gets worried about Manorama’s dislike towards her, but K
Shyam's Search
Jan 17, 2012 · 20 min
Shyam frantically searches for the sweet box. Madhumati and Khushi bring stage props to the Raizada house. Anjali and Shyam host the Sangeet and declare the dance competition ope
Manorama Cheats in the Dance Competition
Jan 18, 2012 · 20 min
Shyam finds the sweet box that contains the poisonous scorpion in the kitchen. To defeat Madhumati in the dance competition, Manorama mixes liquor in the juice. After consuming the
Khushi Pokes Arnav
Jan 19, 2012 · 21 min
Nand Kishore boosts Khushi’s confidence, but Arnav taunts her for being nervous. Manorama insults Payal in front of all the guests. Khushi gives a great performance and is praise
Shyam's Threat to Khushi
Jan 20, 2012 · 20 min
Arnav taunts Khushi. Shyam threatens Khushi for rejecting his love. Arnav thinks Khushi is crying to gain his sympathy. Madhumati confronts Manorama for lacing her drink with alcoh
Arnav Dances With Khushi
Jan 23, 2012 · 20 min
The Raizadas and the Guptas are stunned to see Arnav volunteering to dance with Khushi. The couple's performance leaves everyone speechless. Manorama and Shyam do not like Arnav a
Khushi Wins
Jan 24, 2012 · 20 min
Khushi thanks Arnav for dancing with her and gets flustered when he compliments her. Khushi receives the gold Nataraj idol for best performance. Shyam is displeased to see Arnav an
Arnav Tries to Protect Anjali
Jan 25, 2012 · 20 min
Arnav becomes overprotective about Anjali after the scorpion incident. He asks her to conduct the Mehendi rasam at Raizada house. Akash sneaks into the room where the rasam is hap
Khushi Is Branded
Jan 26, 2012 · 20 min
Nand Kishore blames Arnav for getting caught. Anjali arranges for an exclusive mehendi designer for Payal. Manorama demands to get her mehendi done first. Arnav’s name gets writte
Khushi Gets a Kiss Challenge From Arnav
Jan 27, 2012 · 21 min
Khushi and Anjali berate Arnav for disappearing all of a sudden. Payal serves tea to Manorama in her room. Manorama warns her to be ready for a life of servitude to her after marri
Anjali's Perfume Mixing
Jan 28, 2012 · 41 min
Anjali sees the letter 'A' on Khushi’s hand and plots with Nani to bring Arnav and Khushi close. Madhumati sends Khushi to the Raizada house to deliver Akash’s suit. Khushi flirt
Arnav Gets Jealous
Jan 30, 2012 · 21 min
Nani and Anjali are happy to see Arnav and Khushi having feelings for each other. They act as though they are matchmaking for Khushi and Nand Kishore, to make Arnav jealous. Shash
Arnav Sees an Accident
Jan 31, 2012 · 20 min
Anjali and Nani successfully fuel Arnav’s feelings for Khushi. Arnav goes in search of Khushi. On the way, he sees an accident and learns about a man and woman being injured. He a
Arnav Gets Worried
Feb 1, 2012 · 21 min
Nani threatens to break all ties with the Raizada family and forces Manorama to accept Payal as her daughter-in-law. Arnav is relieved on finding Khushi safe. He panics on seeing h
Arnav Buys Bangles
Feb 2, 2012 · 20 min
Arnav bandages Khushi’s wounds. Shyam gets displeased on learning that Arnav and Khushi came home together. Anjali and Nani are delighted about the same. Khushi sees the bangles b
Arnav's Admission
Feb 3, 2012 · 20 min
Arnav is happy on seeing Khushi wearing the bangles that he had bought. He refuses to admit that he bought the pair. Khushi tells Anjali that she dislikes the bangles, to make him
Arnav Realises His Love
Feb 6, 2012 · 21 min
Arnav plans to deliver the bride’s clothes in order to meet Khushi. Upon meeting, Arnav and Khushi share a romantic moment and get lost in each other. Meanwhile, Shyam cuts the bra
Khushi Packs Payal's Things
Feb 7, 2012 · 20 min
Khushi is surprised to see Arnav help her serve food to the guests. She then takes her relatives to Raizada house and introduces them to Nani. Later, she packs a few memorable thin
Anjali's Car Goes Out of Control
Feb 8, 2012 · 20 min
Payal gets emotional on seeing the memorable things packed by Khushi. Khushi wipes her tears with the handkerchief offered by Arnav and returns it to him. Arnav tries speaking with
Anjali Comes to Home Injured
Feb 9, 2012 · 20 min
Manorama insults the Gupta family. Akash panics when Nandkishore talks about his life after marriage. Nani gets anxious about Anjali and informs Arnav about it. Shyam anticipates A