What would have happened if Taani was a male and not a female?
Anurag would be best friend's with Taani (male), but would the friendship be so intense like Taani (female)?
I think Anu's friendship 8 yrs ago with Taani (female) was more than just a best friend (atleast that is how it looks to us as viewers). Anu was possessive about Taani, and even felt jealous when Shubodh tried to get closer to Taani. He would also comment which color, hair style looked nice on Taani ...! Which perhaps would not have been the case, if Taani was a male.
Ofcourse, the circumstances in which Anu had to leave US definitely had an adverse affect on his emotions and personality. Also he might have inherited his fathers ego of success, wealth and stubborness thus moving away from idealistic principles - a promise is a promise. Again his childhood gratefulness towards Taani's family, might have consciously/ unconsciously left him with a sense of responsibility towards Taani and Labooni Ma - which may have been in the form of pity - to help a widow, and a friend in the time of need - so he returned to help Taani purchase the shop, so that they could be independent financially.
On the other hand Taani had inherited her father's strong principles of ethics, integrity and promise. She too was humiliated and separated from Anu (her best friend, and her husband) - but she did survive the trauma, and became a more matured and responsible person. There is no confusion in her mind. She will selflessly, always support Anu in the time of his need regardless of what the families think of her, or what Anu thinks of her.
We need to wait and see what Anu really and truly thinks of Taani in the months and years to come... is it just 'Best Friend', or is it more than that ?????? Wake up Anu !!!!!