Preity,Ness-verge of breakup?

Cracks are apparently showing in the so far hunky-dory relationship between Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia.

Rumour is that the pert Bollywood actress, who has been dating the suave industrialist son of Maureen and Nusli Wadia for the past few years, is reportedly on the verge of another break-up.

And the reason being given by Bollywood insiders is Preity's popularity and apparent rise on the social circuit as co-owner of Team Mohali during the recent IPL cricket tournament.

That, plus her seeming fondness for Team Mohali's casanova skipper Yuvraj Singh appears not to have gone down too well with her reticent beau. Further, Ness's investment in the IPL also reportedly suffered a beating and what the Wadia scion's views on this must be is anybody's guess.

That there are regular spats between the feisty Preity and quiet Ness is known. But as for the recent controversy, the actress who is back to work and dubbing for Jahnu Barua's film Har Pal in addition to attending rehearsals for the Bachchans's world tour, said heatedly, "What rumours are you talking about? Which couple doesn't have its ups and downs? Ness and I are no exception. You don't go ahead and break-up just because you fight."

Marriage is not even a talking point in her life currently. "Even my family is not concerned about my marriage. It's not happening in the near future," retorted the actress shortly. As for Yuvraj Singh, the industry grapevine suggests a flirtatious liaison between the dashing cricketer and pretty actress did flicker briefly during the IPL but has died down now. Neither will talk about it, of course.