/> Bipasha has been down with a severe bout of flu for the last two weeks. "I got out this week for an event, and that too because it was a commitment I couldn't wriggle out of. Otherwise I've been so home-bound I feel like breaking down the walls of my home. I've never been ill like this."

Now on Saturday Bipasha will have to brave it to outside world one more time. This time for her mom's sake. "I'm supposed to record for Indian Idol with the other team members John and Arshad.

I'd have thought of skipping it –I'm so weak and hardly able to stand straight—but for my mother. My mom is the biggest Indian Idol fan. She doesn't miss a single episode.

I'd constantly hear her talk about Emon and Amit Paul,wondering who they were. Now I'll finally get to know."

Apparently John clinched the issue on mom-in-law's behalf.

Coughs and laughs Bipasha, "Yes John egged me on to take Mom on the show. Of course my mother will be on the show with me,probably clapping the loudest."

And for those probably looking for another break-up scoop here, there's disheartening news. John and Bipasha have sorted out their differences and are back on an even pitch.

In fact John was there to nurse his soul-mate back to health during the last fortnight.