In all the years they have been together, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have never admitted to seeing each other. Which is why, even today, there is much speculation about whether the two are still together or have they parted ways. Their “no comments” stand, whenever asked about their relationship, s related stories Katrina to romance Salman, again till remains a constant, leaving the media to decide for themselves whether the relationship is on or off.

Surprisingly candid for what is perhaps the first time she is talking about their relationship status, Kaif says, “Salman is the best friend I can ever have. I’m lucky that he’s always supported me and been there for me. He’s been my guiding light, always. He understands everything so well.”

Rumour has it that Kaif, who won an award at the recently concluded Max Stardust Awards, first rushed to meet Khan, who was rehearsing for his performance at the same award show. Eyewitnesses say that the two had a chat outside his vanity van.

Khan was the first person she met after winning the trophy. “I knew he would understand my excitement,” she says. “He’s the warmest person in the industry. He goes out of his way to give the best to people.”

According to recent reports, Kaif and Khan have been offered to play the lead pair in director Kabir Khan’s next, to be produced by Yash Raj Films. The actors, who’ve worked together in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Partner and Yuvvraaj, haven’t yet confirmed their presence in the YRF film. Despite several efforts, Khan’s management team at Matrix, director Kabir Khan, and the spokesperson at Yash Raj couldn’t give us any official statement.

However, Kaif says, “I’m not sure people want to see Salman and me in a film together right now.” Her last film with Khan was Subhash Ghai’s Yuvvraaj in 2009.