-His lovestory got a push ONLY when no other lovestory was there to be shown.
-Got zero limelight in any of the gang interviews.
His offscreen bond with someone is no reason to say that he got preference. And SwaRon got popular, which is why they were made a main lead-I challenge anyone to deny this fact. He and Palki had a bonding because of their similar nature. And can't believe it, many are finding such dirt meanings for this! I have been among those fans who were highly pissed off when the other lead got unnecessary-i repeat,unnecessary limelight for every thing on the show. And when Shantanu started getting more than what he used to get-which was next to nothing a while ago, baakiyon ko achha nahin laga. This cheap politics disgusts me. Honestly.
I honestly wish he speaks up, like deep di said, and I know there's very less chance of that. I am so proud to be a fan of this great and talented guy, that's all I'll say.