Bipasha Basu's closeness with Karan Singh Grover a publicity stunt?

Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu

Murmurs of Bipasha Basu's growing friendship with her 'Alone' co-star Karan Singh Grover have lately been keeping the gossip mills busy. The duo was spotted walking out of a Juhu restaurant on Monday night - though not together.

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Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu

While Karan is said to be heading for a divorce - for the second time - with Jennifer Winget, Bips is coping with her recent split with Harman Baweja. The actor couple had issued a joint statement saying that they were taking time off from each other while rubbishing rumours of Harman cheating on Bipasha with a foreign model.

Though the actress hangs out with her set of friends these days, Karan's presence at the same restaurant has triggered speculation that they might be more than just co-stars, their friendship apparently having grown after their respective break-ups.

Only time will tell if it was sheer coincidence or a mere publicity gimmick considering that Alone is soon to release.