Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah episode 4281 recap: Popatlal leaves Gokuldham society members anxious with his absence

Popatlal, who had given the Purush mandali of Gokuldham society a glimpse of what 2025 will bring them, has both Purush and Mahila mandal stressed out with his absence. A lot of misunderstandings and confusion later, it was clear where Popatlal was. Here’s everything that happened last night on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (available for streaming on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium)…

Bhide and Iyer enjoy seeing anxious Jethalal thanks to Popatlal

Popatlal gathers the Purush and Mahila mandal in Gokuldham society's clubhouse. They are both in stress. Roshan discusses the good and bad news that Popatlal is about to give them.

Iyer teases Jethalal for being at the meeting before time. Bhide smiles when Jethalal gets anxious and asks him to call Popatlal because the journalist is running late. This leaves Iyer laughing and Jethalal irked. Iyer then gives Bhide the idea to leave Jethalal stressed everytime he wants the businessman to be at a meeting on time. Jethalal asks Bhide what Iyer whispered, and on being caught, Iyer ignores the topic.

Jethalal and Babita question Popatlal’s sudden interest in astrology

Anxious Jethalal gets angry at Popatlal for being so late. This leads to a tete-a-tete between Jethalal and Babita over Popatlal behaving like an astrologer now.

Just as Bapuji enters the clubhouse with Tapu sena, Bhide questions whether it is Popatlal's prank. Hearing that, Sodhi's whistle goes off.

Popatlal receives threats from Bhide and Iyer on his way back to Gokuldham society

After ignoring Bhide's call, Popatlal receives Tapu's. In a misunderstanding, the members feel Popatlal left for Pune. Iyer asks Bhide to cancel Popatlal from New Year's party, and the secretary denies Popatlal entry in the society itself.

Eventually, Popatlal clears the confusion that he is at the Pune snacks corner and not in Pune city. Hathi demands snacks from Popatlal, leading to a scolding from Komal.