Letty Mariam Abraham (MID-DAY; November 21, 2015)

Sources claim that Deepika Padukone will shoot with host Salman Khan sans 'Tamasha' co-star Ranbir Kapoor for the special Sunday episode of 'Bigg Boss 9'

Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor have been going around town for the promotions of their next, 'Tamasha'. They have visited the sets of almost every reality and fiction show to endorse the film and it was expected that their next pit stop would be 'Bigg Boss 9'. However, sources claim that Deepika will shoot with show host Salman Khan sans Ranbir for the special Sunday episode.

A source close to the show says, “Ranbir has decided to skip 'Bigg Boss 9' because of Salman. After all, meeting your girlfriend’s ex is always awkward.”

At Anil Kapoor’s Diwali bash recently, when Salman bumped into Ranbir and Katrina, he reportedly ignored the Kapoor scion and spoke only to his ex-flame. “Now, Ranbir clearly doesn’t wish to make things any more awkward by going to the reality show sets and sharing screen space with Salman,” adds another source.

As far as Deepika is concerned, she will shoot for the special episode in Lonavla today. After she is escorted into the 'Bigg Boss 9' house, contestants will try to woo her.

The channel’s spokesperson remained unavailable for comment.