Jhanak Leap EXCLUSIVE: When Will New Leads Enter Post Hiba Nawab, Krushal Ahuja Exits? Big UPDATE

Jhanak Leap Exclusive: After a strong start in November 2023, Jhanak quickly captured viewers' attention with its storytelling and the strong on-screen chemistry between leads Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja. The show, once a TRP topper on Star Plus, enjoyed widespread acclaim during its early months.

However, recent months have seen a noticeable dip in viewership, with Jhanak slipping out of the top five most-watched Hindi TV shows. The sudden decline has raised concerns among loyal fans and the makers of the show.

Despite incorporating major twists and a time leap to revive interest, the changes haven't delivered the expected results. In a bold move to turn things around, the makers are now planning a generation leap. According to reports, this shift aims to inject fresh drama and possibly even introduce new faces, all to win back the audience's attention.

KRUSHAL AHUJA, HIBA NAWAB CONFIRMED TO EXIT JHANAK; WHO WILL REPLACE THEM?

The much-talked-about generational leap in Star Plus' Jhanak is once again making headlines. Earlier this year, the makers had confirmed a major plot revamp, which included the exit of lead actors Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja. Fans were preparing for a significant change in the storyline, until the Indian Premier League (IPL) season threw a curveball.

Instead of the planned generation leap, the show took a shorter time jump and introduced a new narrative set against a Bihar backdrop. However, the idea of a full-fledged generational leap was never fully abandoned. The leap is now scheduled to roll out very soon. Preparations are already in motion, with casting calls being made for the new generation of characters.

Ever since the news came out, fans have been eagerly to know who will replace Hiba and Krushal as the new Jhanak leads. However, talks are on with multiple names and no final decision has been taken so far.

Interestingly, Pandya Store actress Shiny Doshi was reportedly approached to play the new female lead, taking over from Hiba Nawab. However, she has declined the offer, prompting the team to continue scouting for the right face to headline the next chapter of Jhanak. As reported by Filmibeat earlier, Rohit Chandel, Sehban Azim and Zain Imam are in talks and among the top contenders to bag the main role.

HERE'S WHEN JHANAK NEW CAST ARE LIKELY TO ENTER

Now, Filmbeat has got another exclusive related to the generation leap. A source has informed us that the new Jhanak leads will be introduced in the show in the first week of June.

"The much-hyped generation leap in Jhanak is finally locked in. The team is gearing up for Jhanak 2.0, which is expected to go on air in the first week of June. As per the current plan, the new cast will enter starting June 2. All the existing cast members, including the leads, are wrapping up their shoot soon," a source exclusively told Filmibeat.

However, an official confirmation regarding the same is still pending. Keep watching this space for more updates related to the Jhanak leap.