Bips has mommy for company!

As actor Bipasha Basu readies to make a public appearance at a jewellery fashion week that begins today, sources say that the decision was Bipasha's way of telling the world that she is no longer grieving her break up with actor John Abraham. "Bipasha was avoiding going to events where she knows that she would be bombarded with questions about her personal life. But she also realises that she cannot be in the hiding forever. And this event seemed like an apt opportunity to do so," says a source.

The dusky actor, however, will not be strutting the ramp alone and no, she doesn't have a hunky model for company either. Sources say that giving Bipasha company on the ramp will most probably be her mother, Mamata Basu, who has flown from Kolkata for the same. "She feels safe when her mom is around. And Bipasha is more than happy to spend some quality time with her mom at this stage of her life. Also, there will be many other celebs who will be walking the ramp with their moms or daughters for the jewellery week, so her mom won't feel out of place," says the source.

A source from the organising team also reveals that Bipasha is taking personal interest in her mom's wardrobe for the event. "Bipasha can carry anything off. But she is more worried about making her mom feel comfortable on stage. She is overseeing everything, right from her mom's outfit to jewellery to make-up for the event. In fact, she is fussing over it more than her mom is," adds the source. But apart from this, another worry that is plaguing Bipasha is that no matter how hard she tries, she may not be able to avoid questions about her personal life. "But she is adamant to keep her distance from prying eyes. She does not want any tamasha at her first public outing since she announced her break up. But the rest depends on her mood for the evening," says the source.