The latter part of Devi Vishwakumar’s Sherman Oaks existence is revealed in the fourth season of Netflix original series “Never Have I Ever.” After Devi and Ben’s romantic evening, it starts. Rather than culminating in their union, their relationship becomes unpleasant and drives them farther apart. Devi decides to focus on getting into Princeton rather than pursuing Ben. Approaching a task as significant as this, she looks to her friends and family for support.
One of the persons she could trust in the previous season was her English teacher, Manish Kulkarni. This explains why the fourth season’s absence of him is so poignant. In case you’re wondering why Manish won’t be appearing in the show’s last season. Has he left ‘Never Have I Ever’ behind? Let’s investigate.
What Happened to Manish?
Although Manish Kulkarni was first presented to the audience as just another Sherman Oaks High teacher, his wit and humor quickly made him one of the most adored characters on the program. In the third season, when we see him outside of school, his romantic journey with Kamala thrusts him into the limelight and draws him even closer to Devi’s family and inner circle.
In the second season, Manish and Kamala cross paths. She breaks up with Prashant and pursues a romance with Manish in the third season. Nirmala Pati dislikes him the moment she introduces him to her family. Pati gets annoyed with Manish because, although being Indian, he is disconnected from his heritage. Her disdain of Manish intensifies more after Kamala’s breakup with Prashant left her feeling let down.
Manish first gives up all chance of impressing Pati, especially in light of the catastrophe at the Navratri celebration. But when he stands by Devi when she makes a mistake in the debating competition, things start to get better. Rather from penalizing her, he assists her in realizing her mistakes and fosters her own development. Pati finds this to be a sign of his maturity and responsibility, which helps to break the ice between them. As long as he learns more about his Indian heritage, she grows more receptive to his connection with Kamala.
Manish’s Brief Comeback in Series Finale
In the second season of “Never Have I Ever,” Utkarsh Ambudkar debuted as Manish Kulkarni, who immediately takes on a significant role in Devi’s life. He and Devi get along well, and he ends up being the calm voice that helps Devi get through some difficult times. It is surprising that he is absent from the fourth and final season of the show because he received greater screen time in the third season due to his role as Kamala’s love interest.
His absence can be due to the fact that the third season wraps up his arc, which is mainly romantic in nature. Devi’s arc, where she is more committed to securing a position at Princeton, is the main focus of the fourth season. Along with figuring out her romantic life, she struggles with Ben’s lack of interest in her and struggles with deciding whether to move on from him or stay with him.
The show also emphasizes Devi’s mother, grandma, and friends in addition to this. A character like Manish, who has already reached a satisfying finish, has little to no room left. The hectic schedule of actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, who presently plays the lead in CBS’s sitcom “Ghosts,” may also be a factor in Manish’s absence. Additionally, he will play the lead role in Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” adaption.
Manish does not appear in the fourth season, however he does make an appearance in the very last episode. He and Kamala are seen chatting and enjoying ice cream together. They appear to still be dating because she brings him up multiple times in the season. This provides us with sufficient information to continue discussing Manish’s destiny once “Never Have I Ever” ends.
