Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah episode 4137 recap – Popatlal and Madhubala refuse to get married but stay best friends

On the latest episode (episode 4137) of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Popatlal and Madhubala came at crossroads in their marriage owing to medical reasons. They cannot do anything about it than accept their fate. Thus, they do so. Not just that, Popatlal and Madhubala decide to stay best friends and search life partners for each other.

Why Popatlal-Madhubala cannot get married

Dr. Hathi explains that Popatlal and Madhubala both being Thelesmia minor is not good news, and they should not get married. Hathi explains what the condition is, and that there is lower haemoglobin in their bodies owing to the disorder. When Anjali asks how is it so sudden, Hathi explains that it is not visible and gets known only when they run blood tests. When Lalu emphasizes on the wedding, Popatlal explains that if two Thelesemia minor get married, their kids get 25% scope of being Thelesemia major, which is where blood is not a natural process and they need external help. To top it up, they have a shorter lifespan than others. Sodhi asks that it is not guaranteed and Dr. Hathi explains not to take a risk. Popatlal emphasizes he cannot put his and Madhubala's future at risk and thus, he cannot get engaged (and eventually married) to her. With folded hands, Popatlal approaches Madhubala and Lalu for forgiveness. They show understanding, and ask the Gokuldham society members for forgiveness. Popatlal and Madhubala decide to stay best friends and part ways on mutual terms, stating they will find each other life partners. Popatlal then gives Madhubala a gift.

Lalu, Popatlal, Bhide promise to spread the word

Lalu departs stating that he will enlighten everyone in his village, and Popatlal also promises to spread the word himself. Bhide joins them in the mission. Anjali praises Basundi and invites her to their kitty parties. Basundi promises to do so, and Inspector Chalu Pandey apologizes to Popatlal before leaving. Popatlal and Madhubala share a moment too before departing.

Will Popatlal stay a bachelor for life? PS: It’s good news

Right after, Popatlal complains to Champak chacha. Roshan feels he will stay a bachelor because he promised that he would never marry again if Madhubala refuses to marry him. He would have left the society and city forever if she refused, but that is not the case and thus, his search for a bride continues.

Popatlal complains to God and Sodhi turns the same to celebration. Popatlal feels like God heard his plea to get married. The episode ends with Popatlal having hopes of his wedding in the future, but enjoying his present moment.