When one is faced with life shattering events it leaves an indelible mark on ones psyche. One may apply a bandaid and go about with a smile but the pain is seated deep within.
When the character Anuj was introduced, Anupama hardly knew him. The makers had taken a year to establish Anupama and her pain in the hands of the Shahs. When she was divorced and Vanya married that's when Anuj makes his entry. The makers needed to establish his character and distinguish him from the Shahs just as they try to distinguish Anupama from Kavya. Anupama had to experience the worst and had to rise from her ashes. It began with the Dushera and Agh ed bad. Once done the confession happened.
Diwali Dhamaka We then had the Maang bar and Maine to create the deep wedge between the cheerleaders of Anupama and Ladla. That changed the circumstances between Vanya too pushing their relationship to the point of no return.
Mukkus entry luke Anujs was one powerful one ushering in twists and turns.
When Anuj was portrayed the flawless tycoon, there were those that complained it was unrealistic.
An affair, illegitimate child were the skeletons anticipated to tumble out of the Kapadia House cupboard. What came out though is the siblings, accident, adoption, property and now the abusive marriage and depression secrets.
Each of the facts adds a layer, a dimension to the Kapadias. It can't be rushed and has to be couched in MaAn progression too. The vulnerability has to be pushed to the fore. The supporters and detractors of MaAn need to group and regroup. The broken souls however need to slowly process the extent to which they are damaged and learn from others to heal self and pull the others out of the abyss.
Trauma can become the defining moment from which one doesn't budge it can guilt trip as in Anujs case where the accident, gold digger and failed marriage of Mukku has alienated the siblings. Anuj operates from guilt and Mukku from reluctance to face reality.
Anupama will thus bring the stability needed to the siblings and help them heal.