Jhanak 21st January 2024 Written Update: In today’s episode, Vipasha questions whether Anirudha will let Jhanak be part of their office show. Arshi is shocked to hear this. She firmly says that if Jhanak performs, she won’t. But if Apu performs, it’s okay. Vipasha tells Arshi to ask Anirudha about who else will perform at the event. Tanuja decides she won’t let Jhanak leave the house that day. Arshi feels Jhanak doesn’t belong on the same stage as her and Shristi.
Next, Tanuja buys lots of jewellery and dresses for Arshi’s wedding. The costly gifts surprise Vipasha, who likes Tanuja’s choices. Apu wants to see the jewellery, but everyone ignores her. Shubho teases her because she’s not married. He worries Apu might cause trouble at the party. Anjana scolds Vipasha and Anjana for making fun of Apu.
Meanwhile, Jhanak carries heavy clothes from Tanuja’s room, but no one helps her. Vipasha asks her to show each saree. She tricks Jhanak into holding all the clothes, treating her like a clothes rack. Seeing this, Badima stops Jhanak from showing more clothes. She wants Arshi to wear a saree that day.
Vipasha wishes her son Lal was Shubho’s son to get those costly gifts. She insults Choton for not making much money. Aniruddha then says Apu will be in the show and sing. Anirudha’s parents don’t like this decision. Vipasha asks about other performers, but Anirudha keeps quiet about the new one. To keep Jhanak busy, Tanuja gives her many tasks.
Precap: Aniruddha will share a secret with Chhoton about his and Jhanak’s secret marriage. Chhoton will be very surprised. Anirudha will tell him how he can help them. Chhoton will ask Jhanak to go out for an errand at breakfast, but Aniruddha will take her to see Guruji.
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Jhanak 21st January 2024 Episode Review
This episode has a mix of drama and mystery, mainly focusing on character-to-character arguments and strategic moves. The main idea is that everyone is getting ready for an office performance, which causes problems, especially between the characters Vipasha, Arshi, and Jhanak.
Vipasha isn’t sure if Jhanak should be in the office show, and Arshi doesn’t want to share the stage with her. This adds to the tension. Tanuja’s decision to keep Jhanak at home changes the dynamics of the group by showing how power is being used within it.
The side story about how expensive it is to get ready for Arshi’s wedding, especially the clothes and jewellery she buys, adds a sense of wealth and social commentary to the main story. The way Apu is treated, in contrast to how well Arshi is treated, brings out themes of social status and being left out.
The way Jhanak was treated, especially how she was given too many chores and was mistreated, makes you feel sorry for her. This is even worse because plans and decisions are being made behind her back, especially since Aniruddha announced Apu’s performance.
The episode has a lot of drama, with precise character interactions and underlying themes of control, social status, and power within the family. The cliffhanger with Aniruddha’s secret and how it might affect future events makes things even more attractive to look forward to.
