Dutta, Bhupathi 'relationship blooming'

Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupath are in a relationship, according to Mid Day.

The gossip site suggested that the actress and the tennis player are in love after they were spotted at a fashion event.

The function was apparently organised as part of the International Film Awards weekend.

The duo have previously denied reports that they are a couple but have been spotted out together several times.

Dutta's recent movie Housefull, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone, was a hit with audiences in India.