Jhanak Explained

Creator:Leena Gangopadhyay
Screenplay:Leena Gangopadhyay
Creative Director:Garima Dimri
Theme Music Composer:Debojyoti Mishra
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Num Episodes:240
Executive Producer:Debolina Mukhopadhyay & Arabinda Dasgupta (Magic Moments Motion Pictures)
Taniya, Supriyo & Shayak (StarPlus)
Editor:Janak Chauhan
Cinematography:Pankaj Saha
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:30 minutes
Company:Magic Moments Motion Pictures
Network:StarPlus
Last Aired:present

Jhanak is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on StarPlus on 20 November 2023 and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar.[1] [2] Produced under Magic Moments Motion Pictures, it is an adaptation of Star Jalsha's Bengali series Jol Nupur. The series stars Hiba Nawab, Krushal Ahuja and Chandni Sharma.[3]

Premise

The series follows the story of a resilient girl, Jhanak. Her life takes a drastic turn when her mother dies and she is forced to marry her cousin's fiancé Aniruddh. The series follows Jhanak's struggles to survive in the world all by herself. Jhanak is taken by Aniruddh to his house where she faces constant insults from his family members. She begins to work as a maid in the house while Shrishti, her maternal aunt, hates her to the core and suspects that something is between Aniruddh and Jhanak while she warns her daughter Arshi that Aniruddh wants the best for Jhanak.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest appearances

Production

Development

Jhanak is produced by Saibal Banerjee under Magic Moments Motion Pictures.[4] The series marks the second Hindi adaptation of Jol Nupur, after Gud Se Meetha Ishq.[5] [6]

Casting

Hiba Nawab was cast in the titular role of Jhanak opposite Ahuja.[7] [8] Krushal Ahuja was cast as Aniruddh opposite Nawab.[9] Chandni Sharma was cast as Arshi and was the last to be cast on the show.[10] [11] Dolly Sohi was cast as Arshi's mother Srishti,[12] while Kajal Pisal was cast as Aniruddh's mother Tanuja.[13] [14] Rishi Kaushik was cast as Tejas, Jhanak's obsessive lover.[15] [16]

In January 2024, Sohi quit the show and was replaced by Poorva Gokhale.[17] [18] In April 2024, Deepali Pansare was cast as Mrinalini, opposite Puneet Panjwani.[19]

Filming

The shooting of the series began in September 2023.[20] It is primarily based in Kashmir and Kolkata, and few initial episodes were shot in both Kolkata and Kashmir.[21] [22]

Nawab had learned to row a shikara within two days for the role of Jhanak.[23]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-11-05 . An intriguing promo of the upcoming show Jhanak highlights how main protagonist Jhanak will overcome all the obstacles in life . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  2. Web site: 2023-11-04 . Jhanak: Promo of new serial is out, Watch Hiba Nawab beautifully embracing the sad scene Hot News . 2023-12-28 . news.abplive.com . en.
  3. News: 2023-11-18 . Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja from the show Jhanak, give a sneak peek about their on-screen and off-screen bond! . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: 2023-09-01 . Krushal-Hiba's Jhanak: Not a remake! In Leena's Hindi serial, hero Krushal, villain Rishi Kaushik! Shooting started in Kolkata . 2024-01-30 . Hindustantimes Bangla . bn.
  5. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2023-11-20 . Ahead of Jhanak's television premiere, Krushal Ahuja, aka Aniruddh gives a glimpse of Jhanak's journey; says, "Audience will witness the journey of trio and the complexities of emotions and relationships" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . . 2023-11-20 . en.
  6. News: 2023-11-05 . An intriguing promo of the upcoming show Jhanak highlights how main protagonist Jhanak will overcome all the obstacles in life . The Times of India . 2023-12-28 . 0971-8257.
  7. News: 2023-10-18 . After Woh Toh Hai Albelaa, Hiba Nawab returns with a new show 'Jhanak' . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: Jhanak EXCLUSIVE: Hiba Nawab on show completing 100 episodes: I wish someday we top the TRP chart . 28 February 2024 . Pinkvilla.
  9. News: 2023-11-20 . Krushal Ahuja on his show Jhanak, says 'Audience will witness the journey of Jhanak, Anirudh, Arshi and the complexities of emotions and relationships' . The Times of India . 2023-12-28 . 0971-8257.
  10. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2023-11-14 . Ahead of Jhanak going on air, Chandni Sharma express excitement; reveals she was the 'last' to be cast on the show . . 2023-11-20 . en.
  11. News: 2023-11-15 . Chandni Sharma, aka Arshi gives an insight into her character in Jhanak, says "We are both ambitious and passionate about dance" . The Times of India . 2023-12-28 . 0971-8257.
  12. Web site: Dolly Sohi makes a comeback . The Tribune.
  13. News: 2023-09-04 . Dolly Sohi got severe skin problems while shooting for TV show 'Jhanak' in Kolkata . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  14. News: 2023-09-25 . Kajal Pisal celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Bengali attire, says 'My upcoming show Jhanak helped me with the idea' . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  15. Web site: Bajpai . Manushri . 2023-11-20 . आज से छोटे पर्दे पर दस्तक देगा 'झनक', अनिरुद्ध और अर्शी की कहानी जीतेगी आपका दिल . 2024-01-30 . Zee News Hindi . hi.
  16. Web site: Kanji . Subasmita . 2023-08-31 . Rishi Kaushik: Rishi Kaushik is coming to the small screen as a villain! . 2024-01-30 . Hindustantimes Bangla . bn.
  17. News: 2024-02-02 . Dolly Sohi quits Jhanak due to health condition . 2024-03-13 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  18. News: 2024-03-08 . Dolly Sohi death: 'Jhanak' actress passes away at 48, a day after her sister's demise . 2024-03-13 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  19. Web site: Dishya Sharma . Deepali Pansare has this to say about her character in Jhanak . News18 India . April 2024 . 1 April 2024.
  20. News: 2023-09-02 . Leena Ganguly and Saibal Banerjee start shoot for their new Hindi serial . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  21. News: 2023-08-30 . Leena Gangopadhyay ready to narrate a new story in Rishi Kaushik, Krushal Ahuja starrer 'Jhanak' . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  22. News: 2023-08-26 . Exclusive! Kajal Pisal joins the cast of Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja, will travel to Kolkata for the shoot . The Times of India . 2023-11-20 . 0971-8257.
  23. Web site: Going all the way . The Tribune.

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