Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai have parted ways. So the rumour mills have been working overtime speculating about Sallu`s relationship with Diya Mirza. Diya has been a regular visitor to the Khan household of late. Was she whispering "tumko na bhool payenge" in his ears? Or was Salman seeking solace in the company of the poor man`s Ash?

Neither. The truth is finally out: Diya had been visiting Sallu`s house because she is dating Sohail Khan`s brother-in-law Bunty Sachdev. Bunty, as we all know, is a handsome hunk and features in Mumbai`s most wanted list. The affair between the two was kept under wraps until Diya finally decided that enough and enough. If she was in love, why not let the world know about it? In recent times, the couple has been spotted together quite often. The initial inhibition appears to have ended, and the two look really happy in each other`s presence. That may be good news for Salman Khan, for the gossip-mongers will be off his back until another girl begins visiting his house.

It may have come as a relief for Diya too, but one wonders how Aishwarya is reacting to the news. Is she ever likely to believe that any girl who goes to Sallu`s house can be involved with someone else in his family? Diya may be very young all right, but Sallu isn`t known for adhering to old-fashioned norms about relationships!