As a consequence of which, Preity Zinta bagged the coveted central role of Naina Catherine Kapur in his New York-based Kal Ho Naa Ho.

While the romance co-starring Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan provided tremendous boost to PZ's rocketing career and popularity, Bebo was gravely let down when her so-called blockbusters -- Khushi and Main Prem Ki Diwaani Hoon bit dust.

Of course, permanency is a myth in Bollywood. And so like all short-lived tiffs, this one too came to an end after the actress and filmmaker patched up and collaborated on paint commercial and the currently under production flick about terror, tentatively titled Jihaad. Directed by Rensil D'Silva, this one stars the actress opposite beau Saif.