Meera, his love interest and wife, was the perfect foil to his character. Portrayed as virtuous, patient, and sacrificial, Meera embodied the traditional Indian archetype of the "ideal woman." Her narrative arc was driven by love and resilience. In a plot infamous for its twists—including Mihir’s death, resurrection, and memory loss—Meera’s character was tested repeatedly. Her refusal to move on, her dedication to her husband’s memory, and her quiet strength in the face of adversity resonated deeply with a demographic that valued constancy and loyalty in relationships.

The legacy of Meera and Mihir extends far beyond their specific plotlines. They set the template for the "lead pair" in Indian soaps for the next decade. They proved that amidst family politics and villainous schemes, the romantic bond between the protagonists was the primary driver of viewer engagement. Their wedding sequences were treated with the grandeur of national events, and their separation arcs resulted in palpable public outcry.

The turning point for the duo occurred when Savita Virani (Mihir's mother) discovered Meera and Mandira's sinister plots. Before Savita could expose them, she suffered a catastrophic accident planned by the duo. Paralyzed and in immense pain, Savita begged Tulsi to pull her life support.