Jhanak update Friday 16 May 2025

The episode begins with Arshi pleading with Anirudh, asking him not to go away from her. Anirudh sees a glimpse of Jhanak in Arshi and holds her. The song Ek Dil Hai plays as Arshi tells him that although she may appear as Arshi from the outside, if he touches her, he will feel Jhanak within her. Anirudh, holding her, confesses his love for Jhanak. Arshi repeats her words of love and insists that Jhanak is still with her. She embraces him and asks if he still loves her, even though Jhanak is now a part of her. Anirudh, deeply moved, says he loves her more than ever. He reassures her that he feels her presence, and their closeness deepens as they share an intimate moment.

The next morning, Arshi wakes up and finds Anirudh asleep beside her. She smiles. Meanwhile, Vinayak visits Jhanak. He calls her “Kaka” and makes an excuse to be there. Vinayak asks about Brijbhushan, and Jhanak invites him inside to meet him. As they talk, Brijbhushan inquires about Vinayak’s intentions, and Vinayak explains that he wants to talk about his past life and how it connects with Jhanak.

Vinayak shares a painful story of his past, revealing his deep love for a woman, Shrishti, with whom he had a child. He explains how Shrishti disappeared to Delhi for a dance workshop, only to return a year later, having learned important life lessons. Vinayak now seeks answers about Jhanak’s identity, suspecting that she might be the same person he once loved. He asks Brijbhushan if Jhanak is really his daughter and why she disappeared. Brij denies any connection, claiming that Jhanak is dead.

Jhanak overhears the conversation and feels torn as Vinayak presses for the truth. He shows a picture of Shrishti, Brij, and a baby, insisting that this is Jhanak. Brij denies it, but Vinayak is determined to unmask the truth and bring justice. Meanwhile, Lalon and Appu discuss Jhanak’s mysterious identity, with Appu insisting that Nutan is Jhanak. Commissioner Kaka arrives with important news about a threatening message related to Shubh and the production boy’s death, which deepens the mystery surrounding Jhanak’s past.

Back with Vinayak, he continues pressing Brij for answers, revealing how Shrishti manipulated him and kept him away from his family. He offers to expose her at an upcoming anniversary event, promising to unveil Shrishti’s true nature. Vinayak invites Jhanak to join him in his quest for justice, hoping that she will speak out against the woman who betrayed them both.

As the episode progresses, Anirudh and Jhanak have a brief conversation at the temple. Anirudh expresses his wish to meet Jhanak in his next life, admitting that he believes Jhanak is truly gone. Jhanak, however, challenges his beliefs, hinting that their fate may still be intertwined. Together, they pray, with Jhanak reflecting on the pandit’s words that hint at a deeper connection between her and Anirudh’s future.

The episode closes as the characters’ paths continue to cross, each searching for truth and reconciliation amidst a web of past secrets and emotional turmoil.