There
is
a
new
guy
in
Amrita
Rao's
life.
His
name
is
Vishal
Malhotra,
and
incidentally,
he
acted
with
her
in
her
first
film,
Ken
Ghosh's
Ishq
Vishk,
where
he
played
the
role
of
Shahid
Kapoor's
friend.
They
became
friends
on
the
sets.
It
is
learnt
that
they
have
been
dating
for
some
time
now.
They
have
been
going
to
events
but
make
solo
entries
and
exits.
They
can't
go
public
with
their
relationship
as
her
family
doesn't
approve.
While
Amrita
is
already
an
established
actress,
Vishal
has
yet
to
prove
his
mettle
as
an
actor
in
films.
He
is
currently
acting
in
Ravi
Chopra's
Banda
Yeh
Bindass
Hai,
Na
Jaane
Kahan
Se
Aayi
Hai
and
Vashu
Bhagnani's
next.
Although
he
has
done
many
films,
he
hasn't
quite
made
a
name
of
himself
and
her
family
wants
her
to
see
someone
who
is
at
least
as
successful
as
her." When
asked
about
his
bonding
with
Amrita,
Vishal
says,
"I
won't
use
the
usual
cliche
that
Amrita
and
I
are
just
good
friends.
I
also
admit
that
we
are
extremely
close
and
she's
one
of
the
most
special
people
in
my
life.
I
can't
define
my
relationship
with
Amrita.
We
do
hold
a
special
place
for
each
other.
I
am
not
ashamed
about
my
relationship
with
her
but
to
talk
beyond
that
wouldn't
be
fair
to
her.
We
are
both
in
different
phases
and
places
in
life.
I
am
still
trying
to
get
a
foothold
in
films."
Vishal
adds,
"Amrita
and
I
started
out
together
with
Ishq
Vishk
and
have
kept
in
touch.
We
spend
as
much
time
together
as
we
can.
When
I
first
met
Amrita,
we
instantly
connected.
She's
a
lovely,
dignified
girl.
I
like
the
way
she
handles
everything
in
life."
Recently
Vishal
was
seen
hosting
TV
reality
show
Perfect
Bride
with
Rao
(the
mentor).
"I
was
doing
the
show
and
came
again
for
one
episode.
In
fact,
Amrita
was
to
do
just
one
episode
for
PB
but
the
show
is
such
great
fun
that
I
forced
her
to
do
more."
Vishal
also
co-hosted
Entertainment
Ke
Liye
Kuch
Bhi
Karega
with
Mona
Singh,
and
now
he
wants
to
concentrate
on
films.
"I
don't
have
a
family
backing
to
get
me
lead
roles,
and
so
I
am
looking
at
doing
strong
character
roles
with
good
filmmakers."
When
asked
about
Vishal,
Amrita
says,
"Vishal
is
a
dear
friend
of
mine
since
Ishq
Vishk
days.
I
have
already
had
a
laughter
attack
thinking
of
being
linked
with
him.
I
can't
wait
to
give
him
one
with
this
piece
of
news.
Vishal
is
just
my
buddy."