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Jhanak
Genre
Created byLeena Gangopadhyay
Written byLeena Gangopadhyay(Original Dialogues)
  • Mansvi Arya
  • (Hindi Dialogues)
Screenplay byLeena Gangopadhyay
Story byLeena Gangopadhyay
Directed by
  • Shaibal Banerjee
  • Sujit Pyne
Creative directorGarima Dimri
Starring
Theme music composerDebojyoti Mishra
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No.of episodes281
Production
Executive producersDebolina Mukhopadhyay & Arabinda Dasgupta (Magic Moments Motion Pictures)
Taniya, Supriyo & Shayak (StarPlus)
Producers
CinematographyPankaj Saha
EditorJanak Chauhan
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyMagic Moments Motion Pictures
Original release
NetworkStarPlus
Release20 November 2023(2023-11-20)–
present

Jhanakis an IndianHindi-language televisiondramaseries that premiered onStarPluson 20 November 2023 and streams digitally onDisney+ Hotstar.[1][2]Produced underMagic Moments Motion Pictures,it is an adaptation ofStar Jalsha's Bengali seriesJol Nupur.The series starsHiba 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

  • Hiba Nawabas Jhanak Raina: (2023–present)
  • Krushal Ahujaas Aniruddh "Ani" Bose: (2023–present)
  • Chandni Sharma as Arshi Mukherjee: (2023–present)

Recurring

  • Shilpa Tulaskaras Urvashi Raina Bhushan: (2023)
  • Sanjay Gandhi as Brij Bhushan: (2023–present)
  • Dolly Sohi/Poorva Gokhaleas Srishti Raina Mukherjee: (2023–2024) / (2024–present)
  • Saurabh Agarwal as Vinayak Mukherjee: (2023–present)
  • Kajal Pisalas Tanuja Bose: (2023–present)
  • Sachin Verma as Shubhankar "Shubho" Bose: (2023–present)
  • Puneet Panjwani as Choton Bose: (2023–present)
  • Reena Pimpale as Aparna Bose: (2023–present)
  • Ajay Chakraborty as Bablu Bose: (2023–present)
  • Ankita Chakrabortyas Aparajita "Apu" Bose: (2023–present)
  • Sunny Sachdeva as Laal Bose: (2023–present)
  • Patrali Chattopadhyay as Bipasha Bose: (2023–present)
  • Madhuri Sanjeev as Mrs. Bose: (2023–present)
  • Srijani Banerjee as Mimi Bose: (2023–present)
  • Meghna Kukreja / Aarshvi Joshi as Rumi Bose: (2023–2024) / (2024-present)
  • Deepali Pansareas Mrinalini "Minu": (2024–present)
  • Rishi Kaushikas Tejas Kumar: (2023–present)
  • Bharat Kaulas Bharat Raina: (2023–present)
  • Ekta Sharma as Kaushalya Raina: (2023–present)
  • Anand Sharma as Laxman Raina: (2023)
  • Neetu Bhatt as Urmila Raina: (2023)
  • Satvik Sankhyan as Rahul: (2023–present)
  • Rajani Gupta as Radha: (2023)
  • Salman Shaikh as Aditya Kapoor: (2024)
  • Bhavya Sachdeva as Lalon (2024–present)
  • Tarun Raj Nilhani as Rudra Pratap Singh 'Guru G': (2024–present)
  • Sanjana Sinha as Pallavi: (2024–present)
  • Prithvi Zutshi as Amitabh Bose

Guest appearances

  • Neha Harsora as Sailee Jadhav fromUdne Ki Aasha(2024)
  • Rutuja Bagweas Vaijayanti fromMaati Se Bandhi Dor(2024)
  • Kumar Sanu(2024)

Production

Development

Jhanakis produced by Saibal Banerjee underMagic Moments Motion Pictures.[4]The series marks the second Hindi adaptation ofJol Nupur,afterGud Se Meetha Ishq.[5][6]

Casting

Hiba Nawabwas 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 Sohiwas cast as Arshi's mother Srishti,[12]whileKajal Pisalwas 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 byPoorva Gokhale.[17][18]In April 2024,Deepali Pansarewas cast as Mrinalini, opposite Puneet Panjwani.[19]

Filming

The shooting of the series began in September 2023.[20]It is primarily based inKashmirandKolkata,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

References

  1. ^"An intriguing promo of the upcoming show Jhanak highlights how main protagonist Jhanak will overcome all the obstacles in life".The Times of India.5 November 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  2. ^"Jhanak: Promo of new serial is out, Watch Hiba Nawab beautifully embracing the sad scene | Hot News".news.abplive.4 November 2023.Retrieved28 December2023.
  3. ^"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.18 November 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  4. ^"Krushal-Hiba's Jhanak: Not a remake! In Leena's Hindi serial, hero Krushal, villain Rishi Kaushik! Shooting started in Kolkata".Hindustantimes Bangla(in Bengali). 1 September 2023.Retrieved30 January2024.
  5. ^Hungama, Bollywood (20 November 2023)."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".Bollywood Hungama.Retrieved20 November2023.
  6. ^"An intriguing promo of the upcoming show Jhanak highlights how main protagonist Jhanak will overcome all the obstacles in life".The Times of India.5 November 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved28 December2023.
  7. ^"After Woh Toh Hai Albelaa, Hiba Nawab returns with a new show 'Jhanak'".The Times of India.18 October 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  8. ^"Jhanak EXCLUSIVE: Hiba Nawab on show completing 100 episodes: I wish someday we top the TRP chart".Pinkvilla.Retrieved28 February2024.
  9. ^"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.20 November 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved28 December2023.
  10. ^Hungama, Bollywood (14 November 2023)."Ahead of Jhanak going on air, Chandni Sharma express excitement; reveals she was the 'last' to be cast on the show".Bollywood Hungama.Retrieved20 November2023.
  11. ^"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.15 November 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved28 December2023.
  12. ^"Dolly Sohi makes a comeback".The Tribune.
  13. ^"Dolly Sohi got severe skin problems while shooting for TV show 'Jhanak' in Kolkata".The Times of India.4 September 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  14. ^"Kajal Pisal celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Bengali attire, says 'My upcoming show Jhanak helped me with the idea'".The Times of India.25 September 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  15. ^Bajpai, Manushri (20 November 2023)."आज से छोटे पर्दे पर दस्तक देगा 'झनक', अनिरुद्ध और अर्शी की कहानी जीतेगी आपका दिल".Zee News Hindi(in Hindi).Retrieved30 January2024.
  16. ^Kanji, Subasmita (31 August 2023)."Rishi Kaushik: Rishi Kaushik is coming to the small screen as a villain!".Hindustantimes Bangla(in Bengali).Retrieved30 January2024.
  17. ^"Dolly Sohi quits Jhanak due to health condition".The Times of India.2 February 2024.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved13 March2024.
  18. ^"Dolly Sohi death: 'Jhanak' actress passes away at 48, a day after her sister's demise".The Economic Times.8 March 2024.ISSN0013-0389.Retrieved13 March2024.
  19. ^Dishya Sharma (April 2024)."Deepali Pansare has this to say about her character in Jhanak".News18 India.Retrieved1 April2024.
  20. ^"Leena Ganguly and Saibal Banerjee start shoot for their new Hindi serial".The Times of India.2 September 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  21. ^"Leena Gangopadhyay ready to narrate a new story in Rishi Kaushik, Krushal Ahuja starrer 'Jhanak'".The Times of India.30 August 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  22. ^"Exclusive! Kajal Pisal joins the cast of Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja, will travel to Kolkata for the shoot".The Times of India.26 August 2023.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 November2023.
  23. ^"Going all the way".The Tribune.
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