Splitsville for Bipasha Basu and John Abraham ?

Bipasha Basu and John Abraham are no longer an item. The whispers have been doing the rounds for quite some time that Bollywood’s sexiest couple has split, but the stars were denying it till now. The two stars, it seems, have called it quits for good. Sources reveal that John and Bipasha ended their decade- long affair over the issue of marriage.

“ Bipasha is serious about getting married soon but John seems to have no intention of settling down. He wants to carry on with the relationship as it existed so far. It is this difference of opinion that led to their parting ways,” a source close to the two stars said.

Both John and Bipasha were not reachable for a comment.

The buzz that all has not been well between them started as the two were increasingly spotted alone at various parties and public dos. In the recent past, they have often attended events on their own — on occasions arriving at the same party separately.

Also, Bipasha has got busy with her Hollywood debut, Roland Joffe’s Singularity , and has been spending a long time shooting outside India. Sources said the couple hardly found time to meet of late. Bipasha recently denied on Twitter that she has parted ways with John. To give the vibes that nothing is wrong between them, the couple dined together at a Mumbai restaurant a few days ago.

“ They looked very much like lovers at the restaurant. They chatted a lot and even held hands,” said the source. “ However, certain developments have happened after that.” According to sources, the couple has parted on amicable terms.

“ They may have ended their 10- year- old affair, which has faced storm even before, but John and Bipasha swear they will remain good friends,” said the source.

A few years ago, there were rumours that the two were on the verge of a split because John reportedly got too cosy with Vidya Balan on the sets of his 2007 film, Salaam-e-Ishq . John’s name has also been linked to Esha Deol and Riya Sen in the past, but Bipasha snubbed such rumours.

“ Bipasha and John have always had complete faith in each other. The split has nothing to do with rumours involving either of them. It’s just that they cannot come to an understanding over the issue of marriage,” the source said.