Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have surprised fans with a rare joint appearance at fashion designer Manish Malhotra's Diwali party in Mumbai on Thursday night, arriving hand-in-hand.

The couple, who have faced persistent speculation about a possible rift in their marriage, posed together for photographers, making their appearance one of the most talked-about moments of this year's Diwali celebrations, writes NDTV.

Dressed in a bright red saree and a statement necklace, Aishwarya arrived holding her husband's hand. In one video circulating on social media, Abhishek is seen asking her to look directly at the camera. In another, Aishwarya rests her head on his shoulder.

Their affectionate ge...