Jhanak Written Update And Episode Discussion thread No "126" - Page 80

Originally posted by: AreYaar

You clearly hold Krushal in VERY high esteem as an actor. Interesting

Re: Yogi....if as you are saying he's such a good director who knows exactly how long to time a look/touch, how come the same impact is not coming through in Gen 2 where he is still the director? I would have to disagree about the acclaim being heaped on Mr. Yogi as a director....I've seen way better directors than him on ITV.....he is as much of a gaslighting director as Leena is a gaslighting writer....no wonder a dream team then that has churned out 700+ episodes of this garbage.

Re: Imlie....curious what episodes you watched that you found the direction so lacking. My estimation was that the direction of the first 100 episodes was quite good in showcasing the story with a grounded/earthy vibe. The village vibe in Imlie was actually organic while everything in Jhanak was more cosmopolitan....never had that rooted mitti ki khushboo vibe.

And I'm sure you will disagree but Gashmeer is a far better actor than Krushal

You know when I was watching Jhanak...at that time I hadn't seen "imlie"...but everyone here in this forum kept saying that it has lots of similarities, template is similar etc etc....so once I stopped watching Jhanak later, as it became "unwatchable" for to me,I decided to watch Imlie...the Adi-imlie part specifically...and I understood why it was talked about so much...So many layers and shades of human nature and reactions, relationships it explored....very very interesting...

One thing I have to say...." Aditya Kumar Tripathi walked so Anirudh Bose could run.."

He went through all the initial bashings regarding his morally conflicted,grey areas ,for his BIG baggages ...but gradually established himself as this morally grey ML who does not beg for approval yet earns understanding.(I am talking about the first section of story before they Butchered both Aditya and imlie totally) He wasn’t a sanitized hero or a caricatured toxic alpha. He was deeply flawed, emotionally layered, morally confusing — yet painfully human.He opened the doors for complex storytelling.

And bcz "imlie" was soooo popular in terms of Trp and so much talked about everywhere...and people had seen and known imlie-Adi-Malini narrative..so they were comparatively more acceptable towards Jhanak -Anirudh- Arshi dynamic as shock value was less ....

Honestly I can't judge on who was the better actor between Krushal and Gashmeer....As apart from the template both of them Aditya Kumar Tripathi and Anirudh Bose were very different characters..and Gashmeer and Krushal 's approach were very different from eachother.Both actors played morally conflicted men torn between duty and emotion, yet their execution of pain and passion was strikingly different.

Gashmeer plays with volume — his eyes speak before his words do, his anger trembles with guilt, and his emotional explosions hit like thunder.

Krushal, on the other hand, performs like poetry under the skin — his pauses, glances, restrained voice modulation speak more than loud outbursts ever could.

Best scenes from Gashmeer’s Aditya were during his guilt-laden turmoil — moments where he wanted to say a thousand words but collapsed under emotional weight. His breakdowns were visceral.

Krushal’s strength as Anirudh lies in his restlessness, his repressed longing, his internal conflict that never fully explodes but keeps simmering. His pain is quiet — but constant.

Gashmeer dominated every frame he was in,even in silence , Krushal as Anirudh draws us slowly like a slow-burn...

If I go by command over dramatic intensity, Gashmeer Mahajani slightly edges ahead. His portrayal of Aditya Tripathi had a theatrical brilliance — powerful, sharp, unforgettable.

But if you appreciate underplayed realism and subtle emotional detailing, silent pain Krushal's Anirudh stands equally strong. His performance is like slow poison — it lingers.

Another interesting thing I noticed was that Gashmeer never tried to whitewash Aditya’s flaws — instead he threw them in your face, but backed them with such depth that your emotions overpowered your judgment.

In contrast,Krushal didn’t expose Anirudh’s flaws — he masked them.His impulsiveness, confusion, denial, even his guilt — they’re all buried behind silence, stiffness, or quick diversions.

Instead of emotionally exploding, he emotionally implodes.This makes Anirudh less dramatic, but more enigmatic.

Aditya (Gashmeer) hits like a thunderstorm — you feel his internal war because he shows it.

Anirudh (Krushal) is more like fog — you don’t fully see his turmoil, but you sense its weight.

Both styles are effective — but the emotional delivery is extroverted vs introverted.Gashmeer pulls you into the character’s pain by displaying it.

Krushal pulls you in by hiding it.One lets you witness the breakdown.The other makes you search for it.

And I must say that's why I enjoyed both of them and it was quite fascinating to study different approach to two characters that looks quite similar from outward template...

And now you tell me why you think Gashmeer as Aditya was better than Krushal as Anirudh?

Originally posted by: AreYaar

Parashar bhaiyya is back in Rishta as Yuvraj .....

https://x.com/AbhiMaan_FC/status/1978628774963937577

Mil gaya kaam 🤣🤣

Originally posted by: asmitamohanty

You know when I was watching Jhanak...at that time I hadn't seen "imlie"...but everyone here in this forum kept saying that it has lots of similarities, template is similar etc etc....so once I stopped watching Jhanak later, as it became "unwatchable" for to me,I decided to watch Imlie...the Adi-imlie part specifically...and I understood why it was talked about so much...So many layers and shades of human nature and reactions, relationships it explored....very very interesting...

One thing I have to say...." Aditya Kumar Tripathi walked so Anirudh Bose could run.."

He went through all the initial bashings regarding his morally conflicted,grey areas ,for his BIG baggages ...but gradually established himself as this morally grey ML who does not beg for approval yet earns understanding.(I am talking about the first section of story before they Butchered both Aditya and imlie totally) He wasn’t a sanitized hero or a caricatured toxic alpha. He was deeply flawed, emotionally layered, morally confusing — yet painfully human.He opened the doors for complex storytelling.

And bcz "imlie" was soooo popular in terms of Trp and so much talked about everywhere...and people had seen and known imlie-Adi-Malini narrative..so they were comparatively more acceptable towards Jhanak -Anirudh- Arshi dynamic as shock value was less ....

Honestly I can't judge on who was the better actor between Krushal and Gashmeer....As apart from the template both of them Aditya Kumar Tripathi and Anirudh Bose were very different characters..and Gashmeer and Krushal 's approach were very different from eachother.Both actors played morally conflicted men torn between duty and emotion, yet their execution of pain and passion was strikingly different.

Gashmeer plays with volume — his eyes speak before his words do, his anger trembles with guilt, and his emotional explosions hit like thunder.

Krushal, on the other hand, performs like poetry under the skin — his pauses, glances, restrained voice modulation speak more than loud outbursts ever could.

Best scenes from Gashmeer’s Aditya were during his guilt-laden turmoil — moments where he wanted to say a thousand words but collapsed under emotional weight. His breakdowns were visceral.

Krushal’s strength as Anirudh lies in his restlessness, his repressed longing, his internal conflict that never fully explodes but keeps simmering. His pain is quiet — but constant.

Gashmeer dominated every frame he was in,even in silence , Krushal as Anirudh draws us slowly like a slow-burn...

If I go by command over dramatic intensity, Gashmeer Mahajani slightly edges ahead. His portrayal of Aditya Tripathi had a theatrical brilliance — powerful, sharp, unforgettable.

But if you appreciate underplayed realism and subtle emotional detailing, silent pain Krushal's Anirudh stands equally strong. His performance is like slow poison — it lingers.

Another interesting thing I noticed was that Gashmeer never tried to whitewash Aditya’s flaws — instead he threw them in your face, but backed them with such depth that your emotions overpowered your judgment.

In contrast,Krushal didn’t expose Anirudh’s flaws — he masked them.His impulsiveness, confusion, denial, even his guilt — they’re all buried behind silence, stiffness, or quick diversions.

Instead of emotionally exploding, he emotionally implodes.This makes Anirudh less dramatic, but more enigmatic.

Aditya (Gashmeer) hits like a thunderstorm — you feel his internal war because he shows it.

Anirudh (Krushal) is more like fog — you don’t fully see his turmoil, but you sense its weight.

Both styles are effective — but the emotional delivery is extroverted vs introverted.Gashmeer pulls you into the character’s pain by displaying it.

Krushal pulls you in by hiding it.One lets you witness the breakdown.The other makes you search for it.

And I must say that's why I enjoyed both of them and it was quite fascinating to study different approach to two characters that looks quite similar from outward template...

And now you tell me why you think Gashmeer as Aditya was better than Krushal as Anirudh?

Here, during Jhanak gen 1, some of the viewers actually claimed that Jhanak is a loose adaptation of Imlie..I could never found any similarity until the forced Simbulboni track since which it became increasingly clear that she is preparing the backdrop in line with Imlie or the OG Ishti to run gen 2. Her gen 2 is more direct adaptation from Imlie/ Ishti, although with a much poorer tone and execution, which again is obvious due to it's forceful alignment for running the show.

I am so happy to see Asmita and Rekhaji back to forum. ..we could move away from cursing that gutterchhap show Jhanak to more fruitful (which ofcourse includes daant lagana for our boiii's immature outburst😁) discussions...

What's say frandssssss??? 😬😬😬😬😬

Originally posted by: AreYaar

Oh wait...so you are basically saying that you felt sympathy for Ani's predicament of swinging between two women but didn't feel the same sympathy for Adi in Imlie

It's probably the bigamy....most people bash Adi for that only....lol and the show rarely gets credit for actually handling the bigamy with way more sensitivity and nuance than the OG Ishti Kutum in which Leena defaulted to her usual template of showing the ML in a sleazy light.

But rest I would have to disagree with you.....Adi still got to keep his dignity as a character in the long run cuz that was Gul and mercifully first Gashmeer and then his replacement actor quit the show so the character of Aditya was wrapped up in the story. Aditya in Imlie literally got to walk away from both Malini and Imlie in the end while giving his best wishes to Imlie to enjoy life with her new loverboy.....Leena would have never afforded him that much.

On the contrary, Anirudh was stripped of all integrity by Leena....to this day he is being tossed around as a brainless scapegoat character to further her narratives. Even while Krushal played Anirudh, he had been stripped of most of his dignity/integrity....so can't really say that it was worse for his Imlie counterpart

I feel along with bigamy, another key reason why Aditya Tripathi faced more criticism than Anirudh Bose lies in how each treated the FL after marriage initially.

In case of Aditya Tripathi, his behavior toward Imlie was often harsh, irritable, and at times misdirected. Coupled with the bigamy issue, it created friction with the audience — after all, Imlie was the bigger victim in that scenario.

While Anirudh Bose In contrast, Anirudh’s relationship in the beginning with Jhanak was defined by support, softness, protection, and sympathy. Even when forced into complex situations, he never emotionally hurt her in the beginning.This made him far more palatable to audiences despite his own morally gray choices.

But then what I guess is important to note is both are very very different as individual..Despite the differences in their actions, both characters were built on unique psychological frameworks.

Aditya’s defining trait was his obsession with truth and honesty. His career as a journalist was a testament to this — he took pride in protecting facts and revealing the truth at all costs.

When confronted with the biggest truth of his life, he struggled immensely. He had to lie repeatedly, which clashed with his core values, leading to mounting frustration and self-loathing.

Imlie, unintentionally, became a mirror of his own failings, which fueled his angry outbursts toward her.

Importantly, he later recognized his misdirected behavior and sought to make amends, highlighting his capacity for reflection and growth.

Aditya was not inherently cruel — he was trapped between his professional ethics, personal pride, and emotional vulnerability. His flaws were rooted in his ideals, and his mistakes were often a product of his inability to reconcile his inner turmoil.

Anirudh, in contrast, was a pragmatic, outcome-oriented man.He was comfortable with lying, manipulating, or using coaxing tactics, provided his actions served a greater purpose.

Unlike Aditya, he followed the path of least resistance, avoiding direct confrontation with every complexity.His pragmatic approach made his forced marriage situation less morally troubling initially. He navigated it without guilt, because his actions were aligned with his immediate goals.

Only when deep emotional attachment developed did he begin to assign meaning to rituals, marriage, and commitment — illustrating his emotional growth in response to personal stakes rather than moral imperatives.Anirudh’s choices were guided by practicality and emotional intelligence, rather than a rigid moral code, which made his flaws easier for viewers to accept may be......I am not sure though...

Originally posted by: asmitamohanty

Anurag: kyun seh Rahi ho ye sab...? Aise log kabhi nahi badalte....

Ishaani to Anurag : HINDU sashtra ke anusar apne pati ke khilaaf ekk shabd sun na mere liye paap hai Anuraag.. aur Saswat mere pati hai..

I don't know what to feel about ishaani after this 🤣🤣

Originally posted by: AreYaar

Wooohoo finally PROOF that Ishani has ended. One set of Leena gandagi off air at last 🙏

Originally posted by: asmitamohanty

I feel along with bigamy, another key reason why Aditya Tripathi faced more criticism than Anirudh Bose lies in how each treated the FL after marriage initially.

In case of Aditya Tripathi, his behavior toward Imlie was often harsh, irritable, and at times misdirected. Coupled with the bigamy issue, it created friction with the audience — after all, Imlie was the bigger victim in that scenario.

While Anirudh Bose In contrast, Anirudh’s relationship in the beginning with Jhanak was defined by support, softness, protection, and sympathy. Even when forced into complex situations, he never emotionally hurt her in the beginning.This made him far more palatable to audiences despite his own morally gray choices.

But then what I guess is important to note is both are very very different as individual..Despite the differences in their actions, both characters were built on unique psychological frameworks.

Aditya’s defining trait was his obsession with truth and honesty. His career as a journalist was a testament to this — he took pride in protecting facts and revealing the truth at all costs.

When confronted with the biggest truth of his life, he struggled immensely. He had to lie repeatedly, which clashed with his core values, leading to mounting frustration and self-loathing.

Imlie, unintentionally, became a mirror of his own failings, which fueled his angry outbursts toward her.

Importantly, he later recognized his misdirected behavior and sought to make amends, highlighting his capacity for reflection and growth.

Aditya was not inherently cruel — he was trapped between his professional ethics, personal pride, and emotional vulnerability. His flaws were rooted in his ideals, and his mistakes were often a product of his inability to reconcile his inner turmoil.

Anirudh, in contrast, was a pragmatic, outcome-oriented man.He was comfortable with lying, manipulating, or using coaxing tactics, provided his actions served a greater purpose.

Unlike Aditya, he followed the path of least resistance, avoiding direct confrontation with every complexity.His pragmatic approach made his forced marriage situation less morally troubling initially. He navigated it without guilt, because his actions were aligned with his immediate goals.

Only when deep emotional attachment developed did he begin to assign meaning to rituals, marriage, and commitment — illustrating his emotional growth in response to personal stakes rather than moral imperatives.Anirudh’s choices were guided by practicality and emotional intelligence, rather than a rigid moral code, which made his flaws easier for viewers to accept may be......I am not sure though...

In one side, I am enjoying reading these analyses... but in the very next moment, getting reminded what Leena chudail did to Anirudh Bose..🙄🙄🙄

I have not seen a bigger loser writer than Leena (ofcourse my experience in itv is extremely limited) who was hell bent to destroy her own creation which had been praised so much, just to suit her whims of Arshi bhakti 🤧

Originally posted by: Shalinim153

See this tweet...for solos Radhika is best actress but kya jawab dia hai KrusHi shipper ne🤣

https://x.com/itsmyway2000/status/1977395962445205512

Originally posted by: MJ_1009

lmao, she cannot act lol...show waise hi dooba hua h story kuch palle hi padi kabi aj tak lol..skyrocketing trp lol..

Arey na MJ Ji.... according to these solos Radhika is world class actress and finally their lalla got deserving actress who can match his level of acting.

Radhika ka toh pata nahi but Krushal definitely able to match Rads didi acting nowadays 😂😂