Certain sections of the media do not seem to be able to leave Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan alone, insisting the two are still an item.

Last month, Ash and Abhi visited a local hospital to spend time with children suffering from cancer.

Recently, the two have been spotted out together on several occations at various places in Chennai, where they are shooting Mani Ratnam’s Guru .

Last week Ash and Abhi reportedly went to Sathyam theatres together and saw two films, the evening show of Mission Impossible 3 and the night show of X-Men III.

As the two did not book in advance and sat in the auditorium, accompanied by as many as six bodyguards, some fellow filmgoers asked for their autographs and the stars consented.

Additionally, reports are that Ash and Abhi were spotted at the nightclub Pasha, where they danced to Kajra Re of Bunty Aur Babli fame.

As well as these outings, the two were seen eating at the city's Subway restaurant.

Some have judged by their outings that the two celebrities are on again in what seems to be an 'on again - off again' relationship.

However, both Ash and Abhi have been quite about their relationship, even during the rumours of marriage and then a falling out between them after to was rumoured their janmapatris failed to match.

Through out, many have speculated that the two had split, while others insist they are still together.

Only Aishwarya and Abhishek know the truth, and whether they are a couple or not, it is obvious they are friends, and perhaps they should be left to enjoy their friendship.

It is certain that when and if they become serious, they will let us know in their own time.