The entire nation is hailing Indian shuttler Pusarla Venkata Sindhu's Olympic win. The 21-year-old PV Sindhu bagged the silver medal in the women's singles competition at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
Bollywood celebs too have taken to Twitter to share their joy. From megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor to Anupam Kher, Farhan Akhtar to Hrithik Roshan, the glam industry is lauding the 21-year-old's historic feat.
She is a GOLD who has won SILVER. Here's what the celebs have to say:
T 2353 - #PVSindhu .. look what you did .. you had 1.25 billion people rooting for you !! That is no mean achievement ! Proud of you !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 19, 2016
Thank u for giving us this wonderful match. You r an inspiration to all of us.So proud of you. You've made history today. #PVSindhu #Respect
— Raj Kummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) August 19, 2016
What a game 🙀 !Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on d Silver.Much much respect 4 ur spirited performance & sportswomanship 👏🏼#PVSindhu
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu played like a tigress for the glory of #India, and won all our hearts, which matters most. Salute.
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) August 19, 2016
#SindhuForGold #Rio2016
#PVSindhu you megastar! What a fight! A silver to treasure, and a match to remember! Congrats, #Marin, but Sindhu is the new pride of India!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 19, 2016
A first for all 3 nations! What a proud moment. #Jap #Ind #Esp #Badminton #Olympics #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/OpxHejqyKQ
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 19, 2016
Satellite photos will show an entire nation giving you a standing ovation. @Pvsindhu1 You showed class, grace and grit!#Rio2016 #PVSindhu
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 19, 2016
Shinning silver lining! #PVSindhu yay!!!! #GirlPower #Rio2016 #Olympics2016 #badminton #IndiaAtRio
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) August 19, 2016
You are a champion PV Sindhu! #PrideofIndia https://t.co/gpFlbi0w3B
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 19, 2016
So proud of #PVSindhu. But what I love about #CarolinaMarin is - she always bites and checks if the gold is real. pic.twitter.com/n4VrtawBbB
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) August 19, 2016
For us u are a true champion and winner @Pvsindhu1 !!! U have inspired a generation today and how !!! 🇮🇳👍 pic.twitter.com/auynaWw0Qc
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) August 19, 2016
You go girl!!!!! Making EVERY one of us proud!!!! Congratulations #PVSindhu #SinduWinsSilver #Rio2016 shineeee onnnnnnn ⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu stretched the world champion who is such an outstanding player. Inspiring play by both women.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 19, 2016
Proud of #PVSindhu for winning us the Silver.More power to you Respect! #RioOlympics2016
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu has brought so much happiness to an entire country. Hard work and determination always pays off so much to learn from her
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) August 19, 2016
I was on the edge of my seat. What a game & what an athlete. PV Sindhu! You have won our hearts. #proud pic.twitter.com/OuKkvbATrc
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 19, 2016
You didn't lose the gold, you WON the silver ... #PVSindhu ❤️🙏🏽
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) August 19, 2016
Congratulations #PVSindhu .. so happy for you and your corner.. this silver medal is just the beginning.. Shine On!! #Olympics2016
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 19, 2016
The real power of INDIA!!!! #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/BKJMjoHcVN
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 19, 2016
Landed back in Mumbai to the great news of #PVSindhu's Silver medal. Will be proud to take selfies with both Sakshi & Sindhu.:) #Icons
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 19, 2016
Landed back in Mumbai to the great news of #PVSindhu's Silver medal. Will be proud to take selfies with both Sakshi & Sindhu.:) #Icons
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 19, 2016
Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on your achievement. You have made all Indians very proud. #PVSindhu
— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) August 20, 2016
PV Sindhu creates history! Girl power rules. Bravo !
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) August 19, 2016