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PIX: Salman, Abhishek, Aishwarya party together

Things couldn't be better for Salman Khan on both professional and personal fronts.

While his latest release Dabangg 2 has reportedly had a record opening at the box office, the actor apparently bonded with Abhishek Bachchan at a party thrown by industrialist Sunny Dewan and his socialite wife Anu at their Bandra residence on December 25.

It was hardly surprising to see almost the entire film industry at the party, considering Anu Dewan's close friendship with star wives -- Gauri Khan, Sussanne Roshan and other stars like Malaika Arora Khan -- with whom she's routinely spotted with at social dos.

Reportedly, Aishwarya hovered around as Salman -- with whom she had a rather acrimonious and highly publicised break-up -- chatted with her husband Abhishek during the party.

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The Bachchans arrived at the party together, dressed in black.

Salman and Aishwarya have been giving each other the cold shoulder ever since they broke up in 2002. According to reports, the former couple didn't interact at the party either.

Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan

Arbaaz Khan and the missus were all set to party the night away.

With Dabangg 2 making all the right noises, Khan -- who's made his directorial debut with the film -- must have heaved a sigh of relief.

Gauri Khan and Sussanne Roshan

Both Gauri Khan and Sussanne Roshan arrived solo for the party.

Shah Rukh Khan was a no-show since he is in Wai, shooting for Chennai Express.

Karan Johar and Ranbir Kapoor

Filmmaker Karan Johar cut a sombre picture as he arrived for the party.

After spending the day with children suffering from cancer at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Centre, Ranbir Kapoor stepped out to party.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna pulled out all stops for her first major appearance since her delivery.

The star wife, who gave birth to a baby girl in September, looked glamorous in a black outfit and statement jewellery as she arrived with husband Akshay Kumar.

Ameesha Patel and Karisma Kapoor

While Ameesha Patel wore a blazing red dress for the party, Karisma -- in her signature style -- went for a more subtle number in black sequins.

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh

Actor couple Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh were all smiles as they arrived for the do.

Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia

Anu Dewan's good friend Mehr Jessia turned up with actor husband Arjun Rampal.

Suniel Shetty and Tusshar Kapoor

Suniel Shetty and Tusshar Kapoor wave to the photographers upon arrival.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Srishti Arya

Shweta Bachchan Nanda was a vision in her sparkly dress.

Filmmaker Goldie Behl's sister Srishti Arya smiles for the cameras.

Sohail and Seema Khan

Sohail Khan gestures as he arrives with wife Seema Khan.

Zoya Akhtar

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar sported an all-white ensemble for the do.

Sophie Choudry and Shahana Goswami

Actresses Sophie Choudry and Shahana Goswami work two different versions of a cocktail dress.

Rinke Khanna

In a rare appearance, Twinkle Khanna's younger sister Rinke Khanna turned up for the do with husband Sameer Saran.

Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol, clearly in high spirits, was spotted leaving the party with wife Tanya.

Ritesh Sidhwani and Dino Morea

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani and Dino Morea looked dapper in their white shirts.

Madhur Bhandarkar

Heroine director Madhur Bhandarkar attended with wife Renu.

David Dhawan

David Dhawan and wife Karuna were clicked at the party.

Reema Jain, Chunkey Pandey

Karisma's aunt Reema Jain attended with husband Manoj and Chunkey Pandey was joined by wife Bhavna Pandey.