Ever since Sidharth Malhotra and Brazilian starlet Isabelle Liete were spotted together earlier this year, there has been speculation about the two.

A birdie informs us that they may claim to be just buddies, but their friendship is growing stronger by the day.

Isabelle, who is trying to make it in B-Town (she featured in films such as Sixteen and Purani Jeans), is often spotted with the actor at suburban nightspots.

The two have a lot of catching up to do. Hmmm...