He is hard to understand, but difficult to hate. Such a complicated character he fights for Malika's rights and understands her dilemma so he's not that terrible. He just wants a different type of marriage, which you can't really hate him for. To each his own.
So far, he hasn't forced his views on others and from what we have seen, I don't think Tia even cares since (1. She agreed to date him. 2. She agreed to marry him. 3. She has her own motives.) His views on love, marriage, and relationships in general is extremely jaded and disheartening. In the previous episodes, I kept wondering who hurt him and wished someone would give him a hug then along comes adorable Rudra with his hugs😆 Good times... I miss those moments.
It was so endearing watching Anika's reaction to the letter. Even if she doesn't think it's possible having someone telling you it is and that she deserves it must mean the world to her. Dealing with all life's problems it must have felt good to have at least one genuine well-wisher. Her happiness at the prospect of love in her future and his dismissal of the letter was glaring. He is either going to mess up badly with Anika or he will surprise us all 😆
In other news, water is wet, Shivaay is complicated, Anika is a sweetheart, Rudra continues to be a delight and Om is love.