But when Karan Johar brought them together, both sides decided to put aside their differences and make a fresh start. Says a source, "A few minutes into the conversation with Ash, SRK apologised to her." He said, 'I think I owe you an apology because in some way I have wronged you." Ash gracefully accepted the olive branch offered. After that, Abhishek, Ash, Shah Rukh and Gauri stuck together dancing, chatting and laughing. As the party wound up, Gauri asked her usual group of friends back home to continue the party there. She also invited Ash and Abhishek to come along, and they all piled into one car and headed for Mannat. The group partied at SRK's home till 6 am and left after having breakfast.

The long-standing cold war between the Abhishek and Kareena ends:
KJo also made sure that Abhishek and Kareena put aside their differences and became friends again. Following the thawing between Abhi and Bebo, the camaraderie between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor that evening didn't surprise anyone. The highlight of the evening was Ash and Bebo taking to the dance floor. The cold war between the Bachchans and Kapoors started when Abhi's relationship with Karisma came to an end. All ties had been severed between the Bachchans and Kapoors.

It was reported that Abhishek refused films with Kareena, prompting the emotional girl to react angrily and defiantly. She publicly snubbed Amitabh Bachchan at an award function last year. Very recently, through the subtle efforts of Aishwarya and Karan Johar from both ends, the two families began to dissolve their differences. KJo's party on Monday evening did the trick. Now it's only a matter of time before Abhishek and Kareena finally come together again for a film chances are Karan Johar will design the project.

Brief encounters:
Sonam wanted all to be well between her and Ash. “Aishwarya was a picture of grace,” said a source at the party. “Earlier she hugged and made up with Kareena Kapoor, and then when Sonam walked up to her, she didn’t hesitate to warm up to the young girl either.” Must give full marks to Ash; beauty and grace is a lethal combination.

Here's an exclusive account of what happened at the party:
The first and the last 
Imran Khan and girlfriend Avantika were the first guests to arrive. Shahid Kapoor was the last (girlfriend Priyanka Chopra is away shooting in Bangkok). Other solos included Lara Dutta (overdressed for a birthday party in a long gown and with way too much goop in her hair)

Couple capers 
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri: He hates wearing formals but made an exception for the birthday boy. Gauri wore a stunning black mini and enough diamonds to light up the place. She kept requesting for more light in the dimly lit hall.

Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan: The couple made a late entry and looked fabulous. Karan caught Abhi by his hand and dragged him to SRK and left them together to chat.