I feel at times RS plan to have GK as Anuj backfire.. He might have got him thinking he won't be able to stand upto SP.. as in SP would remain the big star, more popular etc...
Honestly, in initial days GK looked youth and there were comment's on how odd they look as couple...
What RS didn't realise was that GK will work hard to fit the role and he did with such a finesse.. his off screen bonding with Rups helped both create a sizzling chemistry on-screen..
Probably Anuj was planned as a side character like Kavya.. where Rups and SP will remain main leads only..Infact initial episodes even Kavya was shown as positive character who wanted to break up for Anu but was then manipulated by Vanraj.
RS never imagined the recognition and success GK will get as Anuj..every now and then he tries to reduce his role but the SM comments stops him..he is worried about TRP and shows no 1 position too... It's getting difficult for him now..Muku is his another attempt to sort of ruin, taint, or say weaken Anuj's character..
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