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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan share a loved-up moment at Manish Malhotras Diwali bash; watch

The festive season has brought Bollywood celebrities together for celebrations, with several stars making appearances in their traditional best. On Thursday evening, fashion designer Manish Malhotra hosted his annual Diwali party, which saw several familiar faces from the film industry in attendance. Among those who caught everyone's attention were Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who made a joint appearance after a while. The couple posed for the paparazzi outside the venue and were seen sharing affectionate moments. While Abhishek opted for a black kurta set, Aishwarya wore a vibrant red traditional outfit featuring golden detailing. The two complemented each other as they stood together for photographs, with their interactions drawing attention. In a video from the event, Aishwarya and Abhishek were seen subtly interacting while posing for the cameras. Aishwarya looked at her husband affectionately before resting her head on his chest. Abhishek, meanwhile, was seen holding her hand, with their fingers intertwined throughout the photographs. Their appearance offered a glimpse of their equation as they enjoyed the evening together. The joint appearance comes amid years of speculation surrounding their marriage. The couple's relatively few public appearances together have often led to rumours about a possible separation. However, Abhishek had previously dismissed the divorce rumours, calling them malicious and incorrect. Although the two have been spotted at airports together on a few occasions in recent months, their latest appearance gave photographers an opportunity to capture them posing together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama (@realbollywoodhungama) Interestingly, their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan was not seen accompanying them at the celebration. She has often been spotted alongside Aishwarya during the actress's public appearances. A look back at Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's love story Aishwarya and Abhishek's relationship dates back to their professional collaborations. The two first met during a photoshoot for Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke in 1999 and later worked together in Kuch Naa Kaho. Their friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship while they were working on Umrao Jaan and Dhoom 2. Abhishek has previously revealed that their relationship became serious during the making of Umrao Jaan. The couple also shared screen space in Mani Ratnam's Guru in 2007. During the film's promotional schedule in New York, Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya on a hotel balcony. They tied the knot on April 20, 2007, in a private ceremony in Mumbai. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, on November 16, 2011. Also Read : Smita Jayakar recalls Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arriving late on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam sets; says they were both in love