First of all, i will clear one point. This post is completely about the character of Mithilesh Thakur and the way writers have written it. Nothing to do with actor Darshan Dave. He is my favorite among the lot. He is the one who makes this character worth noticing. The attitude and look that Darshan has given to this character is brilliant.
Now the main point of this post: Mithilesh Thakur
At first he was portrayed as a typical Thakur boy, going to be next king of Begu sarai. A loving husband and a doting father. I loved a scene few episodes back when he was playing with his kids and Maya looking at them with love thanking god for the blissful life.
He has his flaws. Being from an influential family he believed he can buy anything with Saam-Daam-Dand-Bhed.
He lacks the empathy that his father has. A simple comparison of situations: Phoolan Thakur made Lakhan apologize to the couple whom Lakhan had abused and snatched earrings from the lady, whereas Mithilesh clearly told the father of a guy whom Lakhan had beaten up, that Lakhan will not apologize to them.
He easily falls for the lust but at the same time he knows how to maintain his dignity. He did sleep with Bindiya and gave her money. This cannot be justified but still he didnt allow her to penetrate in his family.
But now what has been happening to this character?
Why is he so confused and confusing me? He is egoistic and doesnt care about anybody, but then he keeps on contradicting himself with his ego.
Where does this hate for Lakhan has started?
First he slapped and abused both Lakhan and Priyom for bringing Poonam to that party.
Then he went on abusing Rekha when she went to fix Poonam - Lakhan marriage accusing her of being greedy. There it looked like he cares for Poonamand her family.
But then suddenly he started supporting Bindiya against Poonam. Even after knowing the truth that it was Bindiya who dared to point fingers at Thakur family and their would be daughter-in-law, he lied to everyone that he has promised Bindiya to keep her in town till Poonam-Lakhan's marriage.
Now why he doesnt care about Poonam?
Why this sudden change?
He is definitely a strong player in the game and one mistake from him can change a lot of equations. He needs to play very carefully as he needs to realize that he is not playing against bail-buddhi Lakhan. The real player is Rekha.