Malerao arrives at the temple to marry Kesar in secrecy. However, Ahilya arrives at the temple and confronts Malerao. Malerao argues with Ahilya for not allowing him to marry Kesar. Malhar Rao interferes and sets Malerao in his place. Ahilya and Tukoji are worried about Kesar and Malerao. Meanwhile, Peshwa Darbar Adhikaris have come to meet Ahilya but on her way back, she gets stopped by a few village women who ask for the protection of their daughters.