Shot in the dark: Married actress in affair with a filmmaker

Grapevine is abuzz with reports of growing closeness between a dusky actress and a noted director who is known for his roving eye tendencies. The woman in question has been steadily carving her niche in tinseltown with superiorly bold roles that have been fetching her acclaim.

The director, who has been in and out of many relationships, is now apparently taking a keen interest in the actress and has never hesitated to shower praises on her. Sources have spotted the duo at a suburban pub on numerous occasions.

Those in the know suggest that bonding has only turned stronger with the passage of time. While the director seems to be enjoying his newfound singledom, the actress apparently seeks solace in his arms whenever her hubby is away which is the case often.

"While she was always a part of his elite group, it's only now that she has turned into his muse after his recent break-up. It's a convenient arrangement wherein the actress gets to work in his arty projects and the director gets to spend time with her on and off the sets," chirps in a birdie.