Jhanak: Arshi threatens to withdraw from dance competition, sparking Srishti's reputation worries

Tonight's episode of Jhanak kicks off with a tense moment as Jhanak declines the juice offered to her before her performance, opting instead for plain water. Unbeknownst to her, the other contestants have tainted the juice with a harmful substance, hoping it will impair her performance. When Jhanak requests water, it too is laced with something unpleasant, leaving her with a bitter taste.

The dance competition officially begins with Srishti taking the stage to inaugurate the event. Filled with pride for her daughter Arshi, Srishti becomes convinced that Arshi is the only one capable of winning, dismissing the potential of the other participants. To sway the audience, she recounts Arshi's past accident and the subsequent trauma, framing her daughter's return to dance as a triumphant comeback. Srishti's public encouragement aims to bolster Arshi's confidence and garner sympathy from the crowd.

Anjana urges Lalan to stay away from Appu:

Outside, Anjana spots Appu and Lalan and rushes over, questioning why her daughter is conversing with someone she considers a stranger. Appu openly admits her affection for Lalan, who reciprocates her feelings. Defying her mother's wishes, Appu asserts that she will live her life on her own terms, disregarding her parents' restrictions. Anjana is taken aback by her daughter's defiant attitude, particularly when Appu announces her intention to participate in an event organized by Lalan.

Disturbed by the situation, Anjana implores Lalan to distance himself from her daughter, expressing disapproval of his background in a slum. Lalan, however, defends himself, insisting that despite his origins, he harbours no ill intentions and genuinely wants the best for Appu.

Arshi threatens to withdraw from the competition:

As Jhanak's turn to perform approaches, Arshi and Aniruddha are taken aback to see Jhanak on stage. Arshi suspects that Aniruddha knew Jhanak would be competing, which is why he had been urging her to attend. Srishti, anxious about her own reputation, faces a crisis when Arshi threatens to leave for Kolkata rather than share the stage with Jhanak. Exhausted from constantly fulfilling her mother's demands, Arshi's frustration boils over. Despite the tension, Brij manages to persuade Arshi to stay and participate, dragging her back into the competition.

Precap for the next episode:

In the upcoming episode of Jhanak, after delivering a stunning dance performance and receiving a standing ovation, Jhanak faints, leading to suspicions of drug use.