The buzz is that John is going through a rough patch in his relationship with girlfriend Bipasha Basu.

John's emotional side
Coincidentally, director Nagesh Kukunoor was shooting the film in Pondicherry where the actor shot his debut film, 'Jism', with girlfriend Bipasha Basu, who was then just a co-star.

After 'Jism', John got romantically inclined towards Bipasha. But, off late there have been problems in their relationship.

While working in Pondicherry for 'Aashayein', he went a bit overboard when he got into his character. Reportedly, John actually cried when he first read the script.

The actor was supposed to be emotional, but due to some personal problems with girlfriend Bips, John took things personally and broke down after shooting the tearful scene.

He, then immediately called his family, his brother and also Bipasha. After sharing his feelings with his loved ones, John felt better and headed straight to work.

Reports confirmed that the things are smoother now between the two B-town stars.

When Bips launched her fitness DVD 'Love Yourself', John accompanied her at the launch event to support his girl.

Bip's latest movie 'Lamhaa' hit theaters in July, and that time too John was by her side. Hopefully, Bips will also accompany John to the premiere of 'Aashayein'.

Movie to hit the cinemas on August 27
In 'Aashayein' John (Rahul Sharma) plays a drop dead handsome gambler. The angry man dreams of living his life the way he wants to.

The movie also stars, Prateeksha Lonkar, Ashwin Chitale, Farida Jalal, Girish Karnad and new comer Sonal Sehgal in the lead role.

The music of the film is composed by three different composers includes Mohit Chauhan, Pritam Chakroborty and Pakistani composer-singer Shiraz Uppal. The film has been made under the banner of Percept Picture Company.

The movie will hit the silver screen on August 27.

The director Nagesh Kukunoor planned to release his movie 'Aashayein' in 2008. The music was launched in the same year. But unfortunately, for some reasons, the film got delayed.