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EXCLUSIVE: Is Jhanak going off air? Arjit Taneja breaks silence on reports of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi replacing the show
In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Arjit Taneja confirmed that the news of Jhanak going off air is not true. The actor also shared an update on the show's time slot.
Jhanak has been ruling hearts ever since it premiered, as its interesting storyline has hooked the audience. The show recently took a 20-year leap, and Arjit Taneja and Riya Sharma were introduced as lead actors. Today, reports claimed that Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season will be replacing Jhanak. Reports said that Jhanak is going off air due to low TRP. However, Arjit Taneja has now rubbished the reports.
Arjit Taneja breaks silence on Jhanak going off air
In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Arjit Taneja confirmed that Jhanak is not going off air. The actor mentioned that the show might get a new time slot since Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahi Thi is scheduled for 10:30 PM. Arjit told Pinkvilla, "(Jhanak) It’s definitely not going off air. Don’t know about the new time slot though."
According to several reports, Jhanak was seeing a decline in TRP ratings despite its 20-year leap. It was said that the show was already struggling to get numbers every week, and hence the channel decided to unplug it. Now, with Arjit's confirmation, fans can be relieved as their favorite show isn’t being axed.
For the uninformed, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's first promo was released today. The makers also announced the premiere date and time of the Smriti Irani-led upcoming drama. The new season will premiere on July 29 at 10:30 PM onwards.
About Jhanak
Jhanak starred Hiba Nawab, Krushal Ahuja, Chandni Sharma, Dolly Sohi, and others in key roles. The show premiered on November 20, 2023. After a 20-year leap, Arjit Taneja and Riya Sharma were roped in. While Arjit portrays Inspector Rishi Chatterjee, Riya plays Jhanak.
Revisiting Arjit Taneja's work before Jhanak
Arjit Taneja became a household name after his stint in the hit show, Kumkum Bhagya, where he played the role of Purab Khanna. He starred in several other shows such as Bahu Begum, Nath, Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and more. He won hearts in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye opposite Sriti Jha before joining Jhanak. From acting to hosting, the actor has proved his versatility time and again and continues to impress with his performance in Jhanak.
