After months of rumours and media speculation, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have finally offically become engaged .

The engagement ceremony took place at the Bachchans' residence in Mumbai on Sunday soon after the couple returned from the premiere of their latest film, Guru in Toronto and New York.

The event was attended by the Bachchan and the Rai family members. Amar Singh, Bachchans' close family friend, also attended the ceremony.

It is believed that Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya following the New York premiere of Guru and the actress accepted on the spot.

Speaking to a section of the media, Aishwarya's media manager Hari Singh confirmed the couple's engagement. "The news is confirmed. Abhishek and Aishwarya have got engaged," Singh said.

He refused to give any further details, "At this moment, I can only say that the news of engagement is true," he said.

The marriage date has not been confirmed but it is believed that only very close relatives will be called for this highly antcipated marriage.

As the news of the engagement became public, the who's who of the industry began pouring into Amitabh Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in Mumbai to congratulate the couple.

Karan Johar and Kirron Kher were the first to reach Bachchan's home followed by industrialist Anil Ambani and his wife Tina.

The Rais and Bachchans had beed seen making endless visits to all the holy temples across the country for God's blessings. It seems now that God has finally blessed the couple.