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News18
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jyoti Mukerji Joins Jhanak As Arjit Taneja's Mother After Generation Leap
Last Updated: Jyoti Mukerji, known for her work in more than 20 television shows, will be playing Arjit's mother post the much-anticipated generation leap in Jhanak. Krushal Ahuja and Hiba Nawab's TV show Jhanak is gearing up for a generation leap of 20 years next month. The new development marks the exit of the current actors, making way for new leads. Reportedly, Arjit Taneja, Riya Sharma and Twinkle Arora have been finalised to replace the previous stars. In a fresh update, Jyoti Mukerji has also joined the cast to play a pivotal role after the leap. As per the reports, Jyoti Mukerji will be playing Arjit's mother post the much-anticipated generation leap. FYI, Jyoti, throughout the years, has worked in more than 20 television shows including Gharana, Kitty Party, Mulk, Santaan, Aandhi, Asha Ki Kiran and Prratima. She made her small-screen debut with Anurag Basu's show Manzilein Apni Apni. Directed by Shaibal Banerjee and Sujit Pyne, Jhanak first aired on TV in 2023. It is reportedly a loose adaptation of the Bengali series Jol Nupur which aired on Star Jalsha. Produced under Magic Moments Motion Pictures, the popular daily soap revolves around Jhanak, a young woman who is forced into a marriage with her cousin Arshi's fiancé, Aniruddh, to avoid an obsessive stalker after her mother's death. Ever since its premiere, the show has continued to win audiences over and performed well on TRP charts thanks to its gripping storytelling and on-screen chemistry between the leads, Krushal Ahuja and Hiba Nawab. Recently, the lead duo received a heartwarming farewell from the team of the daily soap. Their makeup room was decked up with balloons, flowers and lights in a touching gesture. A video shared by the actor also saw him and Hiba cutting a farewell cake. Earlier in a chat with Zoom, Hiba Nawab shared her first reaction after learning about the big leap in Jhanak. She said, '20 to 25 days ago, the makers informed us about the leap. I won't look like a 50-year-old, and I don't want to do that. They didn't even ask me (laughs). And ya, it (leap) is happening." Extending her heartfelt wishes to the new star cast, Hiba added, 'I won't say I am leaving the show but there is a leap. There will be a new cast coming in. There will be a new Jhanak coming in. I wish them all (the new star cast) the very best. I gave a lot to this show for a year and a half. I want everyone to continue showering love on Jhanak and like its new cast." Meanwhile, Arjit Taneja, Riya Sharma and Twinkle Arora are expected to commence shooting soon. However, the makers have yet to make an official announcement. First Published:
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive- Zohaib Siddiqui, Erica Fernandes and Riya Sharma to be the new leads of Jhanak?
Jhanak is all set to take a generational leap in the show, the leap will witness the exit of the current cast of the show. Hiba Nawab, Krushal Ahuja, Chandni Sharma and the whole cast to leave, making way for a fresh storyline with a fresh casting. Now, as per the close sources from the show, it has been confirmed that Zohaib Siddiqui , Erica Fernandes and Riya Sharma have been locked as the new cast of the show. Riya and Zohaib have been confirmed, while Erica is set to give her mock shoot and soon to be signing the dotted line. It will be interesting to see Erica return to TV after a long gap. The actress was last seen in shows Kasautii Zindagi Kay 2 and Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi 3. After that, Erica moved to Dubai and shifted her base. She has often mentioned that she is up for work whenever offered in the Industry. Earlier, actor Sunny Sachdeva who is part of the show shared his emotional note on bidding adieu to the show, he said, 'The journey of Jhanak has been truly special, and we are still on the boat until things finally wind up. Working with such an amazing team has been a blessing. Magic Moments Motion Pictures has created something magical and won the audience's hearts through this show.' Even Kajal Pisal confirming the leap had shared, "Yes, the show is going to take a five-year leap soon in May, and then a 20-year leap in June. After that, all the actors, including me, will be replaced. I still don't know when our last working date is, but this is what I know for now. I will surely miss the entire unit and cast of Jhanak. I am so happy to be part of this team, and I hope to get such a team in the future as well."
