Jhanak: Brij Bhushan warns Nutan against marrying Aniruddha, reminds her that she’s not Jhanak anymore

Tonight's Jhanak episode opens with Jhanak (Nuton) reflecting on the time she spent with Aniruddha at the temple. Just then, Brij Bhushan arrives and questions Nutan about her presence there. He tells her that he can't spend his entire life with her, so she needs to look after herself. She reprimands him for talking about death, pointing out that he is well aware of the hardships she's faced, yet he speaks so carelessly. Brij Bhushan apologises and assures her that he won't bring it up again, promising to always be by her side.

Meanwhile, Srishti inquires about the guest list for the party, and Vinayak urges her to be patient. He mentions that he has prepared a special thali for her. Arshi teases Vinayak about his deep affection for Srishti, to which Vinayak responds that he fell in love with her before learning about her past. Srishti reassures him that there is nothing to find, but Vinayak is certain that she's hiding something.

Curious about Arshi's mood, Srishti asks her what's bothering her. Arshi confesses that she saw Aniruddha and Nutan together outside the temple. Srishti scolds Arshi, but Vinayak suggests that it's possible Aniruddha simply met Nutan there by chance. Srishti denies that Aniruddha could be of any help to Nutan, as he doesn't know her well. Arshi insists their meeting was coincidental, but Vinayak begins to suspect that Aniruddha will visit the temple again once he uncovers the truth.

Srishti urges Arshi to not let anything or anyone come between her and Aniruddha. Arshi reassures her and, telling her parents she'll return tomorrow, leaves.

Elsewhere, Lalon is furious with Bittu for failing to collect payment from a customer, while Anuradha tries to calm him down. Apu, accompanied by Bablu, enters, cheerfully sharing how much fun she had that day. Lalon picks up a call and scolds Bittu. Apu is startled by his anger and tells Bablu she's never seen him so upset. She asks Bablu to take her to Nutan, who she reveals is actually Jhanak. Bablu suggests involving the police, and Lalon agrees. Bablu then mentions Srishti and Vinayak's wedding anniversary party, which excites Apu, who eagerly looks forward to dancing there.

Brij Bhushan suggests to Nutan that they should attend the party the next day, pointing out that she hasn't yet discussed Vinayak with him. Nutan dismisses the idea of attending, but Brij Bhushan insists they go. She tells him that Srishti means nothing to her, but he reminds her that Vinayak is a victim too. Nutan then asks if Brij Bhushan still has feelings for Srishti, to which he responds he doesn't want to see her again. Nutan then tells him that he never loved Urvashi. Brij Bhushan admits he loved Urvashi but never confessed his feelings because he knew he wasn't worthy of her. 

He wonders why Nutan isn't content after the puja. Nutan shares that she met Aniruddh at the temple and that he performed a puja for Jhanak. Shubhankar asks Arshi why she's upset, and Arshi confides that Aniruddha didn't inform her about his visit to the temple. Shubhankar then asks Aniruddha why he went to the temple alone. Arshi reveals that Aniruddha met Nutan there and offered to drop her home.

Brij Bhushan warns Nutan not to marry Aniruddha, even if Arshi were to leave him. Nutan firmly states that she will not marry anyone. He insists that Arshi will not allow Nutan to find happiness and reminds her that she is no longer Jhanak. He urges her to stop pretending to be Jhanak and asks her to accompany him to the party, as he wants to show support for Vinayak. Nutan reluctantly agrees.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Vinayak reveals that Srishti is Jhanak's mother and that Nutan is, in fact, Jhanak. Aniruddha embraces Jhanak, and Srishti vows to ruin both Brij Bhushan and Jhanak's lives.