This young married actor's affair with his co-star is taking a toll on his marriage as well as career

Rumours about this young, married actor being besotted with the co-star of his upcoming films have been doing the rounds. The pair hit it off while shooting for their first film and in a matter of months, they had become inseparable.

While the blossoming romance was talked about in hushed tones, the actor's non-industry wife preferred to trust her man. But, now, it seems things have come to a head.

Unabating gossip about his infidelity is taking a toll on the wife, who has been by the actor's side from the time he set foot in he industry.

To add to the actor's woes is the wife's proximity to an influential Bollywood hero who helped build his film career. It is said that the wife turned to the big hero to save her marriage. Caught between his ladylove and wife, the young actor is finding it tough to make a decision now.

`Upsetting his wife would mean messing with the A-lister, who is influential enough to make or mar careers. The dilemma is giving him sleepless nights,` says a source close to the actor.