Gossip mills are abuzz with rumours about Sakshi Khanna, son of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, dating model Poonam Pandey.

The youngster, who will reportedly assist Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Bajirao Mastani soon, has been promised a launch by the filmmaker himself.

A source says, "Of late, Sakshi has been pub-hopping a lot with Poonam in tow. On many occasions, the duo has been seen partying at a SoBo club till the wee hours and they were clasping each other's hands firmly. Their body language and comfort level suggested that it's not just plain friendship."