I think it's a fine opportunity for Ekta to introduce the less represented group of society in her serials ...We have some serials with Eunuchs in there ...but never really watched one with a gay person ...Making Mani ..or should I say Na-gay-Mani ..gay would be the best way to resolve the Mani matter!
If Mani is to be shown as a good guy, then it doesn't make sense to have two heroes ..
I think after Ishu stomps out of the house ...she might go somewhere she can be lonely ..
Raman will then hear about Romi accident and Romi will tell him how Mani and Ishita wanted to help save his position as Ashok was trying to bring him down and how they had convinced Sarika to take her case back.. ...This will partially soften Raman ..He will then set out to find Ishu ..will call Amma's house and everywhere but not find her ..Mani also will have no clue ..Then he will go to Bala's house and share with him all that's happened...Bala and Vandu will tell Raman how Mani has always been gay ..He has tried his luck with women but never wanted to be with them romantically but he's a really nice guy etc...And so because of society still backward about gays he is single and takes care of his sisters kids ..and they should also tell Raman that Ishu knows all this and has always supported Mani hence he considers Ishu as his best friend!! ..
Raman will totally realize how wrong he was in misjudging ishu and will try his best to win her back ..!! ..
I hope this will be the way Ekta will show it ..she can accomplish two things ..1. Intro a gay character on TV and 2. prevent all future MUs between IshRa with regards to Mani!
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