I'm not trying to compare Akriti and Gungun here because Maya's side of story is still mysterious. Yes, Anu allowed Akriti to talk negative things about Gungun and that was wrong. But, he did point out the fact that she eschews her mother too and did admit that he was oblivious to the entire context.
Akriti circumvents her mother as she's been brainwashed from childhood and she allowed herself to be in that bubble for years, for not once thinking properly that Garima stated that she tried to comunicate it out with Akriti several times and lost custody after the father was stated to brainwash her. A little spiel from the father's side would've clarified the scenario but given the fact that Akriti wants to avoid her mother and maternal family, arrogance and gossip center habits at her workplace despite her proclamation to avoid distinction between personal and professional life. She's completely arrogant and double-faced.
Regarding Gungun's matter, I feel she avoids the fact but she also chose to not converse with her mother and berate her for choosing her career over Gungun. Now, no offense but because Maya's side of separation hasn't been showcased so this "career over child preference" still requires some clarity to get a proper comprehension of the scenario. Therefore, I feel Gungun avoids the fact that she herself also chooses not speak with her mother.
Dr. Ridesh is practically annoying with the whole "why Gungun is wrong and apologizing on her behalf" that his dialogues have become so predictable thereby shifting him in a unidimensional characterization.
But, Anu's statement on doing it upon Gungun's request whereas he disguised this fact he wanted to reunite Akriti and Garima, that was amusing to observe and so was his smirk đ. đ