A very valid post this one, Anu!
I will like to repeat what some people have already said about Mayank's firmness of decision. He wants himself to believe that he isnt in love and disregards those few unguarded moments in Ahmedabad as madness or a temporary lapse of reason. When someone as determined and dedicated as Mayank decides to take hold of himself, he succeeds in it too.
But I am sure there are moments when he cant keep up the show. I still remember the collage of thoughts they had showed after the beach episode - featuring all 4 leads... Mayank thought about the times spent with her even so early in their friendship. Wasnt he serious abt work back then? Of course he was! And now that he has been through instances when he has questioned himself about being in love, it is impossible to believe that he doesnt think of her. Its just that the creatives dont explore that angle and we dont get to see him in quieter moments when he isnt studying or smirking or busy in some other 'focused' activity..
From his outward behaviour these days, no one would say he is in love. He is rude to her, stays away from her and doesn't even spare her a stray smile.. (mere baare me toh socha hota! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜†)
I can only pray that he has basked in this glory of achievement for long enough to please him. Sigh..
Totally agree, Debs! The bolded part is exactly what I was trying to say as well! We all have these nagging thoughts about why everything feels so off (more than usual😆) about MN these days....and I think this is one major reason....I would be able to take M's saduness if some moments were shown where where he couldn't keep up the act....where he would be helpless in keeping softer/more affectionate feelings for Nupur out of his mind/heart......but we get NOTHING instead🤢😆
Mayank does not behave like a guy in love from any angle....playing the MN romantic bg music randomly in one or two epis does NOT make up for his saduness 24/7🤔😆