Jhanak 17th December 2024 Written Episode
The episode begins with Jhanak announcing that she will marry Anirudh. Bablu tells her that it’s her life, and she can do as she pleases. He adds that he had always seen Jhanak as his own daughter, but now realizes she is truly like his child, which is why he cannot stop the marriage. Jhanak is taken aback upon hearing this, and Bablu leaves. Arshi asks Anirudh if he will invite her to his wedding, saying she will attend if he does. Anirudh suggests that they remain friends, as he values their friendship. Arshi firmly refuses, saying they cannot be friends since he was her husband, and she no longer wants to see his face.
She wishes him happiness with Jhanak but rejects his offer to drop her home, calling him a stranger. Anirudh apologizes for hurting her and asks for forgiveness, but Arshi tells him she will never forgive him, as it won’t change anything. She coldly leaves the room, dismissing his attempts at reconciliation.
Jhanak confronts Arshi, explaining that she never wanted to break her relationship with Anirudh but had no other choice. She asks Arshi to reflect on why she made this sudden decision. Arshi, taunting her, asks Jhanak to leave and accuses her of taking everything, going from a maid to a Malkin. She says Jhanak can never love Anirudh the way she does because Anirudh is still her husband. Jhanak responds that Anirudh is her true love. Arshi says Jhanak has won and should celebrate. Jhanak tells Arshi she is free to meet Anirudh anytime, but Arshi dismisses it as all drama. Jhanak reminds Arshi that she had once left both Anirudh and Arshi but received nothing in return. Arshi accuses Jhanak of trying to separate her from Srishti. Jhanak defends herself, saying she only told the truth for Urvashi’s justice, and that Srishti, who gave birth to Arshi, shouldn’t be forgotten. She offers Arshi the chance to reopen the case, but refuses to fight this time. Arshi accuses Jhanak of using sympathy, while Jhanak cryptically says things will work out in a few days. Internally, Jhanak decides that if Anirudh recovers, she will return him to Arshi. Frustrated, Arshi pushes Jhanak and storms off. Arshi goes downstairs and takes Arundhati’s blessings. Arundhati expresses her sadness, saying they never wanted Arshi to leave and blames Anirudh for everything.
Shubh feels sad. He says the house’s Lakshmi is leaving and shares a story with Arshi. Arshi taunts Bablu, asking if he’s happy. She asks him to begin the wedding preparations. Bablu tells her she misunderstood him and that he never wanted things to turn out this way. Anjana adds that they tried to stop Jhanak, but she wouldn’t listen.
Anirudh says that his decision to marry Jhanak is mutual. Shubh asks him to stop escalating the matter, while Tanuja scolds Anirudh, calling him shameless. Laal advises Arshi to take care of herself. Shubh warns Anirudh that Jhanak will ruin his life but refrains from throwing him out of the house. Tanuja blames Jhanak for driving Arshi away and says she doesn’t know how to save Anirudh from her. Jhanak defends herself, saying she never tried to ruin anyone’s life. She insists that one day everyone will understand her decision and realize she isn’t wrong. Anirudh offers again to drop Arshi home, but Shubh interrupts, calling for the drama to stop. Anirudh asks Shubh not to interfere, but Arshi asks him to stop. She asks Anirudh and Jhanak to stay happy together.
