Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan have been rumoured to be dating even before the latter split with her former husband Arbaaz Khan after 18-year-long marriage. Amid relationship rumours, the duo was spotted sitting beside each other at Lakme Fashion Week 2018. Though Arjun and Malaika grabbed many eyeballs with their public appearances and their closeness; The two, who have often been spotted at same venues several times, seem to make conscious efforts not to be clicked together. However, the latest we hear that Arjun and Malaika are all set to go public with their relationship.

According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, a source close to the couple was quoted as saying, "Malaika is no longer keen to hide her proximity to Arjun. When she was with Arbaaz, the Khan family, especially Salman, made their disapproval very clear. But now that she has broken away from Arbaaz, she sees no reason to be coy about her closeness to Arjun. Besides, Arbaaz is also seeing someone else now."

A report in SpotBoye had earlier stated that Boney Kapoor, who is unhappy with Arjun-Malaika's relationship, had asked Arjun to maintain his distance from Malaika as his career might take a beating if he rubs Salman Khan the wrong way. On the other hand, Malaika, earlier in an interview, had stated, "Arjun is a very good friend of mine. But people give a very different meaning to it, which isn't true."

On the professional front, the actress will be seen next in a dance number titled 'Hello Hello' for Sanya Malhotra and Radhika Madan starrer Pataakha. Watch this space for further updates.

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