Aditiya's and Imlie's connection is not something light or ordinary. They seem to connect at an etheral or spiritual level. It is kind of a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love affair. (While I recognize their connection, I don't enjoy it at all).
They don't have to shout from the rooftops of their love - it has become very obvious to people the closest to them - Malini, and Aditiya's US -returned cousin (can't remember his name).
Aditiya and Malini don't share that kind of connection, that is true. However, their relationship was actually very ordinary and normal. Like most of the couples in this world. Not earth-shattering, perfectly ordinary.
Their marriage could have had a chance if they had only moved into the apartment that Anu was getting for them. (But that would be like watching our own lives on TV every night.)
BUT this is a serial on Indian Television and they will not reveal the truth for months and months, making the character of Aditiya look utterly unfeeling and despicable in the process! They can't save him.
Haven't you made the case for them yourself? :) Why would anyone give up a chance at such a ethereal and spiritual connect for a mundane existence? Glad to see you recognize that the actors have delivered this vibe....kudos to all three actors for doing justice to this. Adi is shown to be quite selfish and single minded but also is fair. Nice to banter along when the views conveyed are balanced :)