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Allegedly, the 'Titan Antakshari' anchors are enjoying a growing proximity.

Apparently, the edgy atmosphere on the sets of 'Titan Antakshari' (Zee) has become a thing of the past, after actor-cum-singer Karan Oberoi stepped into the shoes of former host Sunil Pal.

Reportedly, Sunil had voiced his displeasure about Himani in no uncertain terms. But now, the new anchor-jodi of Karan and Himani seem to be getting along like a house on fire. Sources also reveal that the twosome spends much time chatting in their make-up rooms. What's more, Himani, who allegedly tried to steal the show from Sunil, is more than happy to let Karan do his bit for the camera.

Himani clarifies the insinuations surrounding her saying, "To begin with, I never had a problem with Sunilji. He was a fantastic performer and we both had our strengths. We did not really need to steal the show from each other." She continues, "But I was taken aback by all those statements he made about me to the press. I do know that he was having a tough time adjusting his schedules due to which, he'd be pretty irritated on the sets. It might have been those irritations that he chose to vent out on me, but with no hard feelings. I respect him as a performer and as a co-anchor."

Coming to her present co-host Karan, Himani clarifies, "Seriously, with Karan, I have simply clicked from the word 'go'. I cannot pinpoint a particular reason for it. Initially, I was a bit nervous about how it would be with a senior person like him. He's had the experience of holding the stage due to his live performances. I was not sure how I'd match up to him."

She adds further, "But he is such a sweetheart. He never made me feel intimidated. We sat down, discussed a strategy that'd help us both keep the audience involved and just got cracking! But there's nothing more to our relationship. It's pure, unadulterated friendship, if I may venture to call it so, at this stage."

Karan too echoes the sentiment saying, "We have clicked as co-hosts. I don't know about Himani being intimidated by me. But I was a trifle nervous about how I would be received by her. There's always this resentment about having someone come in to hog the limelight."

He adds candidly, "Honestly, I had expected some of this attitude from Himani after what I had read about her. But surprisingly, she was so sweet and receptive, that there were no adjustment problems whatsoever. We have a blast with the kids together. She's an amazing singer. But there's nothing more to it, rumours notwithstanding," says Karan firmly. Incidentally, Karan is seeing actor Mona 'Jassi' Singh