The episode of “Jhanak” from August 1, 2024, begins with a conversation between Rudra and Jhanak. Rudra asks Jhanak why she came to Mumbai. Jhanak explains she came to achieve success and gain respect. Rudra remembers how much Urvashi, Jhanak’s mother, wanted success for her daughter. He encourages Jhanak to give her best performance in the upcoming dance competition so the judges won’t find any flaws. Motivated by Rudra’s words, Jhanak promises to try her best to win.
Meanwhile, Jhanak faces challenges entering the competition. Brijbhushan plans to eliminate her from the competition to prevent her from proving herself. He bribes a staff member to withhold the CCTV footage that could affect her performance review by the judges.
In another part of the story, Appu loses consciousness upon reaching a temple. Lalan is unsure how to help her, so he prays to Mahadev for Appu to regain her senses. After a few minutes, Appu wakes up and asks Lalan to take her to the deity. She wants to complete her Pooja. Lalan admires her courage and innocence. Together, they pour water on the Mahadev idol. Appu then expresses her desire to marry Lalan, which makes him tense.
Back home, Ajanta and her husband are worried about Appu’s absence. Other family members blame them for not providing medical treatment for her. Ajanta feels exhausted by the constant tension and blames. Aniruddha defends them, highlighting the difficulty of taking care of Appu daily. He insists Bipasha respect her in-laws.
A few hours later, Appu returns home with Lalan’s help. She fears being scolded and hides behind Lalan before ringing the bell. Chhoton opens the gate and is surprised to see Appu. The episode ends with this moment