When Laxmi's sleeve is torn during the rape attempt Karan covers her body gently with his coat .
When they travel in the car he doesnt attempt to take advantage of the situation and talk to her ....neither does he show he is a hero to save her nor does he eye her....he simply respects her space and gives it to her.
She has thrown his money when he offered , yet , he does not offer it again saying why the need for this competition. Instead , he stands in the wing and supports her in winning the competition....and encouarages her to win the same money by her efforts. There is no ego in Karan....temper, yes, ego....none.
Surya had kept Savitri and the daughters suppressed ....he loved them , but his attitude was....I have the money, why do u need to work? Karan too cud have given his money to the Garodias...but his attitude is if she is winning with her efforts she must be encouraged to do so.
I think...such men , who really know the meaning of love, are automatically worshipped by women in their hearts ...they dont need karwa chauths as they are real men.