| SWEET NOTHINGS: Abhay Doel and Suvarna Jha | Suvarna Jha, aka Mishti of Kaisa ye Pyar Hai (Sony), is dating two men.
Sources say Suvarna is dating Dharmendra's nephew Abhay Deol and Indian Idol contestant Amit Tandon at the same time.
Suvarna knows Abhay (who made his debut in Socha Na Tha) from before he joined the film industry. "I have know Abhay for two years now; we have a lot of common friends," says Suvarna. Just good friends (yawn)
At a bash to celebrate the re-opening of Rock Bottom on June 15, Suvarna and Abhay were seen snuggling up. "So what? Abhay and I had met after three months. We hugged each other and spent quality time exchanging notes," says Suvarna.
Jha has been to Abhay's Juhu home a couple of times, but says she doesn't know the Deols yet. She claims she and Abhay are not dating.
"We are very good friends. We keep in touch via phone or SMS, but aren't seeing each other. I am aware that Abhay and I are being talked about as a couple, but don't know how this rumour started."
Sources say Suvarna is also having a scene with Amit Tandon, who plays Prithvi (her brother) in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai.
Tandon "has fallen hook, line and sinker for Suvarna's charms", they add. "Suvarna and Tandon cannot take their eyes off each other on the sets. Even after the director calls out "cut", the couple is still staring at each other." The two first met at Sankraman Studios. Amit wants to settle down
Suvarna denies the romance. "People are talking about me with Amit too. Amit is a darling, but he is not my type."
Says Amit, "We have been out together on a couple of occasions; we have gone for dinners alone. We did go for a film too, but accompanied by a common friend.
We like to spend time with each other. But that does not imply that we are in love. I have had my share of casual relationships and fun. I am 26. I started when I was 16! It's time to get married and settle down."
How about Suvarna for a wife, then? A short pause ensues. "Hmm… Suvarna is a very attractive girl, but we are just good friends." Abhay Deol was unavailable for comment. vickey.lalwani@mid-day.com |