That is for sure. But right now, he is not in love with her romantically. It is platonic love. Like love for someone who is apna. He has always been touched with her actions and words, he knows she listens. And when he wanted some1 to understand him, his plight, he could only think of her. Coz she has been there for him. At this stage, he is not in love with her, but he does love her. I hope I make sense.
Yaa ..Well I got it that Aniruddh actually needs bondita in future to share his feelings with her ..