Jhanak: Krushal Ahuja to exit the show post 20 year leap

The popular TV show Jhanak, starring Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja, has been making headlines for various reasons. While it started off strong with good storylines and decent ratings, the show has been struggling in both areas for the past few months.

India Forums has been closely following the developments on the show. We had earlier reported exclusively that Jhanak would be taking a four-year leap. Now, we’ve learned that the makers have decided to take things even further with a massive 20-year leap in the storyline.

A reliable source from the set confirmed the news, saying, “There were discussions earlier, but now it’s finalized. The show will go through a 20-year leap.” This major jump in the storyline is expected to completely change the narrative and introduce a new generation of characters.

Along with this leap, there’s also a big change in the cast. The latest update is that actor Krushal Ahuja, who plays one of the lead roles, will be leaving the show after the leap. A source from the set shared that Krushal has decided to quit once the leap takes place.

Recently, actor Gaurav Sharma also joined the show, taking on an important role in the ongoing track.

Jhanak stars Hiba Nawab, Krushal Ahuja, and Chandni Sharma in the lead roles for those unfamiliar. Though the show had a strong start, its performance on the TRP charts has been disappointing lately. Many viewers have criticized the show for its outdated and regressive storyline. As a result, the show has reportedly been under observation for some time.

At one point, there were even talks of replacing both Hiba and Krushal. However, with the ongoing IPL season affecting viewership across channels, the makers decided to delay the leap. Because of this delay, both actors were retained—for a while longer at least.

With the leap confirmed and Krushal Ahuja stepping away from the show, Jhanak is heading toward a major transformation. Whether the new storyline and cast changes will help improve the show’s ratings and connect with the audience again remains to be seen.