‘Mangal Lakshmi’ reaches the extraordinary milestone of 700 episodes, the family drama welcomes a big change that reflects the evolving image of the Indian woman on screen. What began as the story of Mangal (Deepika Singh) – a woman navigating the battles of identity, dignity, and self-worth within the four walls of her home now expands into a wider arena as Desh Ki Beti.In a shocking twist, Adit Saxena (Naman Shaw), her ex-husband and once her deepest emotional conflict, is exposed as a threat to the nation. What was once a domestic battle now becoming a matter of national urgency. Drawing from the very ‘gharelu’ instincts that once defined her, Mangal turns her domestic space into an intelligence ground – discreetly tracking Adit’s movements, bugging his room, and staying several steps ahead without drawing attention to herself. Her mission is clear: Adit must be brought to book out of duty to the nation. Balancing motherhood with law enforcement, she proves that the skills forged inside a home – observation, patience, emotional intelligence, resilience, and multitasking are not ordinary traits to be overlooked, but elite assets capable of serving the nation. As she closes in on the truth, will Adit succeed in foiling Mangal’s mission?Opening up about Adit’s dark turn, Naman Shaw shares.