Oh he is no different.
Just a milder version, nonetheless.
1. He needed assurances about Nandini's love for him. He mistreated her on more than one occasion in his insecurity. As already mentioned, engagement ring that he threw.
2. What is his individual contribution to the Academy Apart from the idea to set it up?
Venue given by Dadaji (through Anupama), set up was a pooled-in capital. Shows sponsored and advertised by Anuj. Anuj discreetly gave a loan.
Surprisingly, businesswoman of the century Anupama has no clue about the loan. Doesn't she look up financial matters?