/> If we've been hearing so little about Apoorva Lakhia lately it is with reason. He has been spending time with best friend Owais Husain in Dubai.

Owais and Lakhia are childhood friends and have virtually grown up together. Setting aside his own film which is now in pre-production Lakhia has been flying in and out of Dubai to provide emotional support to his friend.

Says a source, "Owais has taken his father M F Husain's death very badly. The father and son shared a troubled relationship. After Husain Saab's going Owais has been inconsolable. On hearing of his condition Apu simply left everything behind and decided to devote all his time in Dubai with his childhood friend.

When quizzed about his dostana with Owais Lakhia is loath to reveal details. "It's a very private time for Owais and the people close to him. Yes, I've been with my buddy Owais in Dubai. He has been a little down. We've known each other from the time we were 7. We went to boarding school together in Sanawar and have remained best friends since then. "

While in Dubai Lakhia saw Owais' documentary Letters To My Son About My Father on his father. "I saw the rough cut. And it's awesome. It's the best tribute any son can pay to his father. "