Thats a very interesting observation... I actually did not even connect the tikka with Abir getting the kumkum on him. But yes big possibility that indirectly all the ceremonies are happening with Abir.. because in true terms he loves Mishti. Kunal is right now only doing things to break Abir and Mishti and not from his heart.
Today for the first time I sensed some feeling in Kunal for Kuhu as well. He genuinely looked bowled over by how pretty she looked today. That reaction was not a pretend one. Also the whole scene with Shweta he was completely taken aback by Kuhu's faith on him. She didn't question him nor did she want to hear any explanation from him. She just stood by him like a rock. She even left him outside with Shweta and said to him she was going in and he could come in once he has dealt with Shweta. I thought that showed tremendous growth in Kuhu's character. She does genuinely love Kunal and its not just an infatuation like it was before.
I think maybe Kunal will genuinely start caring for Kuhu and hence may not go all the way with what Minakshi is asking him to do. Or maybe he realise how much he loves Kuhu when his truth comes out infront of Kuhu and then he is gonna have to work to win her back which so far he has never had to do.
Coming back to Abir and Mishti. They were just adorable today.. I feel there are so many similarities in Bade Papa and Abir and I think even Mishti realises how special and different Abir is... I think Bade Papa will be a big support when Abir does come to ask for Mishti's hand or if inadvertently Mishti does end up marrying him. He knows that Abir stands for the right values and will take a stand for Mishti when required. This show has always surprised me because whenever I have felt that something was gonna happen the opposite happens. The tikka scene today was subtle and not a dramatic incident which makes the wedding ceremony thing obvious ... So I did not even connect the two... but yeah it does make complete sense.