Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan Put Divorce Rumors to Rest at Diwali Bash
Couple arrives hand-in-hand in a rare appearance at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party, ending divorce speculations
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Bollywood couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan arrived hand-in-hand at Manish Malhotra's Diwali bash, putting recent divorce speculations to rest.
Amidst swirling rumors of a potential separation, Bollywood power couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan made a striking joint appearance at ace designer Manish Malhotra's grand Diwali bash in Mumbai on Thursday night. Arriving hand-in-hand, the couple put months of speculation to rest, treating fans to a rare and romantic public outing.
Aishwarya looked stunning in a fiery red saree adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with bold red lipstick and a bejewelled necklace. Abhishek complemented her elegantly in a classic black sherwani. The couple's chemistry was the highlight of the evening, with videos showing Aishwarya resting her head on Abhishek’s shoulder and sharing warm smiles as they posed for the paparazzi.
Speculations of a marital rift had gained momentum earlier this year, particularly after the couple made separate entrances at a high-profile wedding in July. The rumors were further fueled when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing "grey divorces." However, this recent Diwali appearance, much like Aishwarya's bold display of sindoor at Cannes last year, seems to have firmly shut down the gossip.
The couple recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on April 20. Reflecting on their nearly two-decade-long journey, Abhishek recently referred to their marriage as a "dream" and called Aishwarya his "soulmate." When asked about the secret to a successful marriage, he humorously advised, "Every night, before you sleep, say 'sorry' three times to your wife without fail." Fans have flooded social media with joy, expressing their relief at seeing the beloved couple happy and together.
