Devika is one of the worst friends I have ever seen on screen.
She sees that her best friend has been living like a hermit for years because she's gone through a traumatic separation from her ex-husband, child and entire family (no matter that it was her decision) and the loss of her mother. She knows that Anupamaa does not have the language, cultural know-how, experience or confidence to deal with situations in a different country. She knows that Anupamaa should take time to think about such a life-changing decision because she is an adult who shouldn't be treated like a child.
But still she forced her friend to abandon her life in India and go to the USA on such short notice with no preparation at all.
Worst, Devika didn't even do her background checks properly about the restaurant. She doesn't give Anupamaa clear directions about how to get to her hotel safely. Doesn't give her Plan B instructions in case something goes wrong. Doesn't check in on where Anuj might be so that her best friend will not have to cross paths with him and get a shock. (Anuj has had a business in that location for more than 4 years. How irresponsible for Devika to pick the same city to send Anupamaa. Even if it was on purpose to make them meet and reconcile, she is not treating Anupamaa as an adult who should make her own decisions.)
If my "best friend" did this sort of "favour" to me, they would not be my friend anymore. Maybe Devika secretly hates Anupamaa; that's the only explanation that makes sense. 🤔🤔🤔