Jhanak promo: Riya Sharma impresses fans with her new look; Arjit Taneja enters the show as a cop
While the details of the post-leap storyline remain under wraps, a newly released promo gives a glimpse into what's to come. Riya Sharma now plays the titular role of Jhanak, while Arjit Taneja portrays a police officer. The promo shows a brief but telling encounter: Jhanak is walking with her bicycle when it is accidentally pushed by a cop's motorcycle. He apologizes, but she refuses to accept it. When he offers her compensation to apologize, she visibly bristles and states that she will report to the police station to complain — against the officer himself.
The exchange suggests a forceful Jhanak and primes the audience for a hot-headed chemistry between the new leads.
Prior to the leap, Jhanak was played by Hiba Nawab and Anirudh by Krushal Ahuja. Both the actors have since left the show. It is said that Hiba decided to leave because of the age leap her character needed, not feeling that it was the right time for her in her career.
Surprisingly, the jump was already scheduled months prior but was delayed and ultimately scrapped because of scheduling issues.
But with ratings remaining essentially level, the production staff opted to finally proceed with the makeover.
With Arjit Taneja and Jhanak Sharma at the center, the show is looking forward to reviving its storyline while keeping its emotional essence intact. Whether this jump will be complete and bring people back is yet to be seen — but one thing is sure: Jhanak is stepping into a new phase altogether.
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