There is no doubt some couple are favored and some not.
Himruta are definitely favored. They are good dancers but the last 2 performances haven't impressed me. This coming from a person who came in to watch NB for them!
Their last week's performance for me was boring.
And this week's I felt it fell flat. For a NB stage probably this kind of act is new, but I have seen such acts in DID several times. There were a few lifts that Amruta had to use her strength and Himmanshoo supporting her. It was done in a confined space with water and pre-filled air. Apart from that, there was not much dancing. More than Amruta, IMO, it was Sana who displayed more core strength than hers. Hence Himruta should have gotten only 28 not 30. There wasn't much in their act.
Mayuresh & Ajisha's IMO deserved a 29. Their performance more seemed machanical than a dance performance. It was definitely difficult , but there were repeat moves. There was no soul in that performance, just an aerial act.
The only performance that deserved a 30 was UpMa's, which start to end was complete dance and outstanding in every bit. The chemistry they have, none of the other couple have. Himmanshoo does try to bring that chemistry in, but it is somewhere lost from Amruta's side.
UpMa's today's performance was really sensuous, which Himruta's performance lacked in a major way. There was every element to try and create a sensuous act, but it fell flat.
While at it, a big kudos to UpMa's choreographers! Excellent job! And an excellent implementation by UpMa!
I'm stating my opinion. You can agree or disagree.
UpMa - 30
Mayuresh-Ajisha - 29
Himruta - 28