Close pal reveals Divyanka and Sharad’s relationship

Dulhann's lead actors Divyanka Tripathi and Sharad Malhotra have always been questioned about their off-screen status, whether or not the hottie and the hunk emulate their sizzling on-screen chemistry off the screen as well. The actors have been denying all the rumours of their affair from the start. But a very close friend of theirs, on the condition of anonymity, says, "They are for sure together but to the public they have always maintained that they are mere friends." While rubbishing the rumours, Divyanka says, "We are each others' support system. We both don't have our families staying with us here and so we consider the whole Dulhann cast as our extended family. In fact, we are a gang of four people which includes Sharad, Snehal Sahay (Shalu), Manish Naggdev (Chinu) and me. We were always together supporting each other till Manish and Snehal leftDulhann for other shows. They were even present with me during one of the episodes of Yeh Hai Jalwa to cheer Sharad. We are just friends who support each other completely." This is also her explanation when questioned about her constant presence onYeh Hai Jalwa, where Sharad is a participant. Sharad, who seconds Divyanka, says, "This question has been asked a zillion times now. The truth is that we are very good friends. It's been five years that we know each other and our friendship is growing stronger. We share great rapport which is very healthy." How about a real healthy off-screen sizzle?