5 Reasons Why We All Want A Boyfriend Like Anuj Kapadia From ‘Anupamaa’. He’s Smashing Patriarchy And He’s Smashing Hot!

5 Reasons Why We All Want A Boyfriend Like Anuj Kapadia From ‘Anupamaa’. He’s Smashing Patriarchy And He’s Smashing Hot!

Indian TV soaps have been a part of all of our lives for a very long time now. And most of us have had our first brush with the daily soaps back when we were kids and hung out with our mothers. I still remember the intro song of Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Komolika’s entry music and those hair-curling moments. And it’s not like we can ever forget the classic zoom in into the face of the melodramatic characters and the multiple head-turning shots with the multiple ‘nahis‘. But apart from all the outrageous sindoor moments, plastic surgeries and saajish, Indian television shows gave us some really toxic pati parmeshwars. While on one hand, it showed us the perfect bahus (I mean have you met Tulsi Virani and Gopi bahu) on the other hand, the typical television male leads were all about toxic masculinity and unhealthy relationship. And they also tried to normalise sh*tty behaviour. If nothing else, these daily soaps showed us what red flags look like but currently, the top-rated television show is the complete opposite of it. Yes, I’m talking about our favourite show (especially mine) Anupamaa. TBH, Indian television may not have given us the best content but it did give us Anuj Kapadia!

Ever since his entry into the show, our television shayar aka Anuj Kapadia has become a national crush. I mean I would give up all the moh maya for a man like that! This daily soap won us over and made our hearts skip a beat and made us melt into a puddle of goo, with all those cute #MaAn aka Anuj and Anupamaa moments. Before you judge me for loving this show, let me tell you one thing. Anupamaa is the one show that has managed to stand out on Indian television for its modern but sanskaari take on relationships. This show has been breaking stereotypes and redefining television bahus, women and relationships but more importantly, it had broken the usual norm of the toxic male lead. For those of you who are wondering what is it about Anupamaa’s love interest Anuj Kapadia that makes us gasp every time he’s on our television screens, I’ve put together a list of all the hows and whys. So, here’s what makes Anuj total boyfriend goal for us girls

1. He’s So Real!

Anuj Kapadia is not your stereotypical Indian television hero who can do no wrong. In fact, he’s quite the opposite. On multiple occasions, we saw how he made mistakes and that’s what makes him real. He is flawed. Remember when he told Anupamaa’s family about his feelings for her in a fit of anger? And the time when he made the mistake of sharing the wrong message of toxic masculinity with Samar but he also turned it around by accepting his mistake. He’s a flawed man who doesn’t shy away from accepting his mistakes and making up for them.

2. He Is Not Interested In Changing Anupamaa

What I love the most about this show is that neither the makers nor Anuj Kapadia felt the need to change Anupamaa or give her a makeover. Ever since Anuj has entered her life, he has loved her for being herself. And not just that, he has supported her through it, be it about her ‘saadhe teen sau rupaye ki sandal‘ or her typical Indian mom habit of looking at the price of the food on the menu before placing an order. He never tried to change her personality or her style. We’re so thankful to see Anupamaa wear the same old cotton sarees that she wore before.

3. Anuj Kapadia Is A Staunch Feminist

The one reason why he’s the current national crush is that he’s a total feminist. Yes, I just used the F-word and no I’m not scared to say it out aloud. He doesn’t feel the need to box a free-spirited woman. He respects her choices, understands ‘no’ and strongly believes that a woman does not necessarily need a man in her life. Remember when he sat back and watched Anupamaa enjoy her first flight because she did not need a man to hold her hand through it? And that time when he chose to respect her wishes and not marry her because her choice and consent were more important. He really does understand that women can be complete and live a full life with or without men. What a gentleman!

4. His Love Is Mature And Pure

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Anuj Kapadia has been in love with Anupamaa for 26 years and he does not feel the need to be in a relationship with her. He is completely comfortable with his one-sided love and respects Anupamaa’s choice to not remarry (for now at least). Even after not meeting or seeing her for years, his love for her did not die down. Anuj does not feel the need to be a part of Anupamaa’s life or make her fall in love with him. His love for her is selfless and pure and the maturity with which he handles his relationship with her and respects her boundaries is commendable.

Also Read: Here Are 5 Reasons Why We Love The Old-School Romance That Is Brewing Between Anupama And Anuj. MaAn Is Goals!

5. Anuj Kapdia Knows How To Flirt!

Just a few days ago, I was talking about how the old school way of flirting has really died down in this time of digital dating and online love and sexting. But Anuj Kapadia is a stark reminder of the fact that it still exists. He stares at Anupamaa but not in a creepy way to objectify her but with love and intensity. And uff the shayari and cute flirtatious lines!

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Janvi Manchanda

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