Jhanak 22nd January 2024 Written Episode, Written Update on Telly Updates
The episode begins with Shubh reprimanding Chotan for not fulfilling his responsibilities. Shubh expresses concern about the pending household chores, questioning who will manage the work when guests arrive. Jhanak offers to handle the tasks and cook, stating that she doesn’t want to attend the program. Anirudh intervenes, asserting that he didn’t bring Jhanak into the house to be a maid, but rather as a guest. Tanuja questions Jhanak’s role, and Anirudh clarifies that she is a guest in their house. Jhanak, however, identifies herself as a maid, revealing her mother’s history of servitude. She asserts that she has accepted her fate and doesn’t want Anirudh to stand up for her.
Tanuja insists that if Jhanak is the maid, then Anirudh is the owner of the house, and Jhanak shouldn’t speak to him in a certain manner. Anirudh defends Jhanak, affirming that he will never consider her a maid. Dadi, Appu, and Anjana weigh in on the discussion, with Appu emphasizing Jhanak’s status as a friend and family member. Anirudh acknowledges this and declares Jhanak as Arshi’s sister, revealing the familial connection. Jhanak quietly attends to her duties, maintaining a low profile.
Later, Anirudh informs Chotan about the entire situation during the night. Chotan is shocked to learn about the forced marriage and questions how Anirudh managed to escape. Anirudh admits that the villagers compelled him to marry Jhanak and that he doesn’t accept the marriage. Chotan is taken aback and queries about the details, including the location of the marriage. Anirudh discloses that the marriage took place in a temple and confirms the application of sindoor, but clarifies that he doesn’t recognize the marriage. Chotan argues that the marriage is valid since sindoor was applied. Anirudh defends his position, stating that he and Jhanak have no feelings for each other.
Anirudh confides in Chotan about the risks he took to save Jhanak and the elaborate drama he orchestrated during the video call. Chotan is emotional, realizing the lengths Anirudh went to for Jhanak’s safety. Anirudh further explains that he intends to take Jhanak to Brijbhushan for guidance on her dancing. Chotan questions the secrecy and Anirudh promises to reveal everything at the right time. They share a heartfelt moment, crying and hugging.
The next day, Anirudh, Chotan, and Jhanak find themselves entangled in the complexities of family dynamics. Anirudh tries to maintain a balance, navigating through the expectations and prejudices of his family members. As tensions rise, Anirudh takes a decisive step to involve Chotan in a plan to support Jhanak, making it clear that their actions are motivated by compassion and a desire to protect her from the oppressive circumstances she faces in her village. The unfolding events create a web of emotions, challenging the conventional norms and questioning societal expectations.