Salman Khan verdict: ‘Sad Day’ for Bollywood

“Feeling very sad. Will pray for lesser imprisonment for Salman. My sympathy with Salman and his family,” she said.

Actor Shakti Kapoor said he was saddened by the verdict. “However, a law is a law. This is unfortunate. Salman’s family are law-abiding citizens and they have already undergone 13 years of mental torture. His philanthropic work is well known and he is known to help the needy people,” he said.

Former beauty queen and actress Sushmita Sen, who has shared screen with Salman in films like “Biwi No 1”, “Tumko Naa Bhul Payenge”, tweeted, “Prayers and strength for my friend @BeingSalmanKhan and his family. Harsh sentencing doesn’t mean justice. Must appeal. Deeply saddened.

“There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human. True justice is then served. Keep the faith @BeingSalmanKhan,” Sen wrote.

There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human. True justice is then served. Keep d faith @BeingSalmanKhan

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 6, 2015

Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi said, “I am really feeling very bad that my colleague Salman has been convicted. I think he still has a scope to appeal it to the higher courts. I think definitely he will have some considerations. He has got chance to take bail, meanwhile he can do justice to his films which have been committed.”

Raj Babbar, who has shared screen with Salman in “Bodyguard”, said, “It is a relief to those who were killed during the incident… Salman and his family are hurt. We respect the court’s verdict.”

Here are the more tweets by the Bollywood celebrities:

Sonakshi Sinha tweeted:

Terrible news. Dnt knw wht to say except tht will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what. Hes a good man and no 1 can tk tht away frm him.

— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) May 6, 2015

Rishi Kapoor tweeted:

The Kapoors are with the Khans in their difficult time. Time is the biggest healer. God Bless!

— rishi kapoor (@chintskap) May 6, 2015

Varun Dhawan tweeted:

My prayers are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family who I know love this country and respect its judiciary.

— Varun SURESH Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 6, 2015

Dia Mirza tweeted:

He is the man that saved my Mothers life. That I will never forget. #SalmanKhan

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) May 6, 2015

Riteish Deshmukh tweeted:

Not commenting on courts verdict- but my heart goes out 2 @BeingSalmanKhan :large hearted & 1 of d finest people I hv met in this industry.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 6, 2015

Singer Mika Singh tweeted:

I stand for the man who stands for everyone .. Always respect you big brother @BeingSalmanKhan your fans R with you🙏 pic.twitter.com/MAjjjRx9Gp

— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) May 6, 2015

Neil Nitin Mukesh tweeted:

All me prayers with @BeingSalmanKhan bhai. One of the finest human beings I know. Pray !!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) May 6, 2015

Sushmita Sen tweeted:

Prayers n strength 4 my friend @BeingSalmanKhan n his family. Harsh sentencing doesn’t mean justice. Must appeal. Deeply saddened.

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 6, 2015

Karan Johar tweeted:

I can only respond emotionally just now…my thoughts and prayers are with Salman and his family today….I wish them strength….

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 6, 2015

Shraddha Kapoor tweeted:

On a day like this, if only time could turn back & what was done, be undone……Heart-breaking.

— ShraddhaVINNIEKapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) May 6, 2015

Sidharth Malhotra tweeted:

@beingsalmankhan “U never realise how strong you are.Until being strong is the only choice you have”More strength n power 2him n his family

— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) May 6, 2015

Sonu Sood tweeted:

I am sure the man with a Golden Heart will come out stronger. Good deeds never go waste. #salmanverdict https://t.co/j3auUpUSdO

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 6, 2015

Bipasha Basu tweeted:

@BeingSalmanKhan is the nicest human being in this business. Wish all our Prayers and love help him in this difficult time. Deeply saddened.

— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) May 6, 2015

Farah Khan tweeted:

In Dubai.. But thoughts n prayers are still in Mumbai with @BeingSalmanKhan n his family..

Genelia D’Souza tweeted:

Heartbroken bout the news about @BeingSalmanKhan .. No denying he is a brilliant human being and hence the sadness doubles.. #horriblenews

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) May 6, 2015

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) May 6, 2015

Arjun Kapoor tweeted:

It doesn’t matter what anyone or any court says he doesn’t deserve this at any level…will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what…

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) May 6, 2015

Armaan Malik tweeted:

@BeingSalmanKhan you are an angel.. And we all love you no matter what :)

— Armaan Malik (@ArmaanMalik22) May 6, 2015

Sophie Choudry tweeted:

I respect the law but @BeingSalmanKhan & his family have helped so many people & have the kindest heart. This hurts. God give them strength.

— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) May 6, 2015

Daisy Shah tweeted:

The man is kind n has a golden heart n no 1 can change dat. The news r saddening. But I stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what.

Boman Irani tweeted:

At this point my reaction cannot be anything but an emotional one for @BeingSalmanKhan and his family.

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) May 6, 2015

Raveena Tandon tweeted:

Having known Salman personally worked with him in many movies,a wonderful human being.trying times for his family,Our prayers with them,

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) May 6, 2015

Ultimately, it was an accident and not intentional,hoping also the victims family at peace,and respecting judiciary’s judgement..

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) May 6, 2015

, so hoping his sentence gets a bit lighter because for the past 12 years,with the case he has payed the price emotionally too.

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) May 6, 2015

— Daisy Shah (@ShahDaisy25) May 6, 2015

Raghu Ram tweeted:

Deterring others from committing crimes is the job of the law. Salman Khan should not be used for that. Law has to be fair #SalmanVerdict

— raghu ram (@tweetfromRaghu) May 6, 2015

Nigaar khan tweeted:

@BeingSalmanKhan conviction makes me sad 😥 arguing over 10yrs of sentence is too harsh, justice has to prevail but my heart goes out to him😟

— Nigaar Z. Khan (@NigaarZKhan) May 6, 2015

Pritish Nandy tweeted:

I have known @BeingSalmanKhan for many years now, as a friend. May he have the fortitude to face his destiny today.

— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) May 6, 2015

Parineeti Chopra tweeted:

Hurts to think of what could happen. We will always be with you. Hope the judge sees the beauty of a human being that Salman Khan is.

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 6, 2015

Ameesha Patel tweeted:

Just not fair on @BeingSalmanKhan . My prayers w him n his family to be strong. We r all with u

— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 6, 2015

Esha Deol tweeted:

Our prayers are with Salman and his family! He is a brave and wonderful human! 🙏May god bless !

— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) May 6, 2015

Aftab Shivdasani tweeted:

Have to respect the law of this country but my prayers and thoughts are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family at this time..wish him strength

— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 6, 2015

Yo Yo Honey Singh tweeted:

Heart breaking!! Stay strong @beingsalmankhan Feeling really sad, May god give you and your family a lot of strength.

— Yo Yo Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) May 6, 2015

Sajid Khan tweeted:

Support and prayers for @BeingSalmanKhan and the entire khan family…may god give them courage at this sad time…

— Sajid Khan (@SimplySajidK) May 6, 2015

Sanaa Khan tweeted:

@BeingSalmanKhan is the bestest n nicest person i hv ever met,he has the most generous heart,hope things go positive all our prayers wth hm😔

— sanakhaan (@sanaak21) May 6, 2015

Ayushmann Khurrana tweeted:

Let the law take its course. And let his fans be his force. Let the judgment be the difference between the two. And we know who may win.

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 6, 2015

Preity Zinta tweeted:

Shattered after hearing the verdict. Hope the court sees @BeingSalmanKhan has helped & saved hundreds of people over the years. #beinghuman🙏

— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 6, 2015

Aarti Chabria tweeted:

I dnt support drunk driving!BUT!Im also against ppl sleeping on the dam footpath!Very sad to hear the #SalmanKhanVerdict Prayers wid d fly.

— Aarti Chabria (@aartichabria) May 6, 2015

Subhash Ghai tweeted:

Salman khan n all of us have to respect court verdict but we all know that salman is excellent as human who can’t fight with destiny

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) May 6, 2015

Alia Bhatt tweeted:

It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) May 6, 2015

VJ Anusha tweeted:

I can’t comment on whatever has happened… All I know is that @beingsalmankhan is the most genuine, kind hearted man I’ve ever met.

— Anusha (@VJAnusha) May 6, 2015

Neil Nitin Mukesh tweeted:

I FULLY SUPPORT @BeingSalmanKhan… upset on hearing the verdict.He is a strong man.with everyone’s love for him he will See this through.

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) May 6, 2015

Mugdha Godse tweeted:

@mugdhagodse267: @tweetbeinghuman salman is a good human being and goodness shall prevail.. Strength and Prayers to him n family..!

— Mugdha Godse (@mugdhagodse267) May 6, 2015

Kunal Kohli tweeted:

Heart broken at the verdict against @BeingSalmanKhan.Prayers & strength to him & his wonderful family.

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 6, 2015

Soni Razdan tweeted:

Wrong that this case has taken 13 years to decide. Bearing this in mind & huge amount he has donated sentencing shld be reduced. I’m praying

— Soni Razdan (@Soni_Razdan) May 6, 2015

Rohit Roy tweeted:

It’s quite sad .. I get justice n paying for ur actions but that doesn’t dull the pain ..

— ROHIT ROY (@rohitroy500) May 6, 2015

Tusshar Kapoor tweeted:

Thoughts & prayers with @BeingSalmanKhan & his family! Respect for the courts but eventually it’s God who will judge for justice to prevail!

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) May 6, 2015

Singer Adnan Sami tweeted:

My heart & love is wt @BeingSalmanKhan. My prayers r wt him. I luv Salman’s heart & good intentions towards humanity. pic.twitter.com/1XulhqmC9A

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 6, 2015

Ashish Chowdhry tweeted:

I know no one is above law.But I also know @BeingSalmanKhan has a huge heart,n his family is an example of love n kindness.I pray for them.

— Ashish Chowdhry (@AshishChowdhry) May 6, 2015

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya tweeted:

Come out fraternity, support @BeingSalmanKhan boldly not hypocriticly Roads footpath r not meant 4 sleeping, not driver’s or alcohol’s fault

— abhijeet (@abhijeetsinger) May 6, 2015

Rahul Mahajan tweeted:

My heart goes out for @BeingSalmanKhan and family #SalmanVerdict

— Rahul Mahajan (@TheRahulMahajan) May 6, 2015

Bhagyashree tweeted:

The verdict! 😵 My heart is wid @BeingSalmanKhan n the family. I think he suffered enuf mentally for all dat happnd. But we hv 2 follw d law.

— bhagyashree (@bhagyashree123) May 6, 2015

Upen Patel tweeted:

All my love and prayers are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family!!

— upen patel (@upenpatelworld) May 6, 2015

Pulkit Samrat tweeted:

Today I wish he wasn’t a superstar. Prejudice. @BeingSalmanKhan

— Pulkit Samrat (@PulkitSamrat) May 6, 2015