Hiba Niwab’s show under fire for using color on newborn in latest episode, netizens demand action against makers
Jhanak, which features Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja in lead roles, continues to dominate headlines. For the unversed, the show had started in 2023. Since then, it has been rocking the TRP charts. Fans too have been clearly impressed with both the plot and the flawless performances. Recently, the show made headlines as the makers planned a leap because of its low TRPs. The idea was that after the leap, Hiba, Krushal, and a few other actors would exit, letting new faces to be introduced. But, the leap was cancelled, and the show is back on track with its original cast.
As per the recent storyline, Arshi is pregnant with Aniruddha’s baby. She meets with an accident and is rushed to the hospital even as she is in a critical condition. She delivers the baby but it seems Arshi’s life is in danger. Jhanak and Aniruddha are worried for Arshi.
Jhanak makers use a newborn baby
Now, Chandni Sharma has shared a BTS video on social media. As evident from the video, we see Chandni in the hospital for the delivery scene. The scene shows Chandni delivering the baby. However, netizens are in shock after a video surfaced showing a newborn baby being held while its body is painted red.
It’s unclear whether the baby is real or fake. But it appears to be real since the baby’s feet are moving. People are stunned by how the makers are handled the baby and applied color to its body. Netizens have demanded action be taken against the creators for mistreating the newborn in the serial. This is a big story in entertainment news and TV news.
A user commented, “@MoHFW_INDIA It seems an infant is being handled this carelessly on a serial set, chemical makeup being applied on the baby ,the way the baby is held, if this isn’t criminal negligence, I don’t know what is. Please look into the issue ASAP.” Another user wrote, “Idk if baby is real, I hope it isn’t. But if it is case needs to be registered. These Itv people are being wayy to comfortbale with showing all type of shit.Also they exploit young girls by making them romance guys double their age, ab baccho tak ko nahi chord rahe. Hadh hain.”
Take a look at the video:
How is this allowed to happen in any set? #Jhanak
Please take action @MIB_India @StarPlus @LeenaGanguli how insensible and irresponsible as usual! pic.twitter.com/VGbAZEMVAb— • ʀᴇss • (@mi7chimes) March 4, 2025
Hiba Nawab‘s Jhanak is produced under Magic Moments Motion Pictures and is a loose adaptation of the Bengali series Jol Nupur and Guddi.
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