Jhanak 24th December 2024 Written Episode
The episode begins with Anirudh confessing that he had created fake reports. He explains that he visited a friend’s father who is suffering from cancer, edited the reports, and put his name on them. Everyone is shocked by this revelation. He admits to showing the reports to Jhanak. Arshi comments that Anirudh’s excuses have also burned away in the fire today. Jhanak scolds him, and Anirudh says that cheating is in his nature. He acknowledges that she must be feeling hurt and asks her to curse or punish him. She replies that Lord will punish him. Aditya intervenes, urging Jhanak not to misunderstand Anirudh. He assures her that he made a promise to Anirudh and cannot share any further details. Jhanak becomes angry. Shrishti asks her to leave, and Jhanak declares that she has found freedom today and is happy.
She turns to Shrishti, asking if she would be willing to kill her for Arshi’s sake. Shrishti becomes upset. Jhanak remarks that Shrishti only has one daughter and that she’s dead to her now. She acknowledges Urvashi as her mother and argues with them. She thanks Dadu for always supporting her, and he blesses her. Appu asks Mrinalini to look after Jhanak. Jhanak leaves, but Anirudh tries to stop her. Arshi asks why he is calling her back, and Anirudh explains that it’s a habit. He says that calling her name brings him peace, and although it’s her decision to leave, he will always try to stop her. Jhanak leaves with Mrinalini. Aditya says he couldn’t reveal anything in front of Jhanak, as he had promised Anirudh. Arshi is curious but Aditya assures her that she doesn’t need to know. He leaves. Shubh suggests they celebrate Anirudh and Arshi’s marriage with a meal. Jhanak responds that she doesn’t want to talk to anyone. Mrinalini tells her she understands her pain, but Jhanak says she’s been hurt deeply and tried to accept it. She expresses her feelings, explaining how she feels used and deceived. She says that Anirudh had no intention of marrying her and cast her aside like she was nothing, ultimately marrying Arshi. She cries as she leaves. Mrinalini also cries, and Anirudh looks sorrowful. Bipasha tells Arshi that although she’s upset with him, Anirudh has come back to her, and she should forgive him.
Appu arrives, crying, and tells Anirudh he needs to find out where Jhanak is. Lalon tells her to come with her. Appu questions why Anirudh is silent and accuses him of lying to Jhanak, convincing her to marry him, and then marrying someone else. She calls him a bad person. Bipasha tells Appu to leave. Lalon supports Appu, saying it’s her house, and she can come and go as she pleases. Lalon taunts Anirudh for revealing his true nature. He says he can’t promise this won’t happen again, but for now, it’s enough. Appu scolds Anirudh and leaves. Bipasha asks Arshi and Anirudh to go to their room. Meanwhile, Jhanak packs her bags, and Mrinalini asks if she has booked her ticket to Mumbai. Jhanak confirms that she’s leaving the city, stating she has no one and doesn’t need anyone’s help. She hopes she never has to see Anirudh or anyone from her past again. She says her new journey is beginning, and she will survive on her own.
Arshi approaches Anirudh and says that even though she is no longer in his life, she is still his. She tells him that she didn’t want to beg for his love but had to return for the sake of the baby. She asks why he chose her over Jhanak. Anirudh replies that whatever happened between them, the baby is innocent. He reflects on his life and tears up.