The Bollywood stars have come together in praise of the Indian master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar on the social networking site, Twitter. Well known celebrities of the Indian cinema industry have described Sachin as the “god of cricket” for smashing the first ever double-century in a one-day match. The whole nation is up on their feet to congratulate the one who has made India proud on the international front.
Amitabh Bachchan, the screen icon of Bollywood wrote about Sachin in his blog, “Sachin playing the one dayer with South Africa in Gwalior creates history by being the first human in the universe to have scored 200 runs in an odi…I send Sachin a congratulatory sms and he responds back with his customary thanks and love, inquiring after the family.” Likewise, the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has quoted on his account, “My daughter had written a poem for Sachin the great will put it up one day. He had loved it…And i love him too much.”
The Junior Bachchan, Abhishek is known to be a football fan imparted his congratulations to Tendulkar, “Despite Chelsea’s loss. Will sleep with a huge smile on my face, thinking about Sachin’s double hundred. Sachin you give us Indians a great reason to be proud. And the reason is you!!! (sic).” He further added, “I finally know what god really looks like!! he is about 5”5, maharashtrian and plays cricket!! tendulkar bapamorya…Sachin. Master, idol, legend!!! congratulations!!! what an innings.”
Priyanka Chopra is on a shoot for the movie Anjaana Anjaani and says that she missed Tendulkar’s innings but still tweeted, “Oh my god! Just read about sachins double century! Mannn! I slept thru it!! feel so proud to be born at a time when I can witness greatness! (sic)” Shahid Kapoor also extended his praise for Sachin, “Sachin u r truelly Great… Humbling to c him … Wat a player (sic).” While the legendary director Karan Johan wrote on his account, “His name is TENDULKAR and he is a LEGEND!!!”, actress and IPL team owner, Preity Zinta commented on the cricketer, “Sachin! You are my hero! You make us so proud Team India rocks because Sachin shocks the opposition!”
Others that hailed praises for Tendulkar on Twitter include Vivek Oberoi and Riteish Deshmukh. Those who could not voice their reactions on the web also came forward to congratulate Sachin. Hrithik Roshan, known as Duggu, affectionately said, “t was an incredible innings that energized me and eliminated all my weariness. Simply brilliant! Watching him bat is an awesome experience. We are proud of him.” Hot shot director, Farhan Akhtar also commented, “India is blessed because it has an individual like Sachin, who makes us hold our head up high wherever we go.”
Besides the well known celebrities of Bollywood, the Bihar Assembly also congratulated Sachin and extended best wishes for his future. Uday Narayan Choudhary, the speaker of the assembly said that the official letter congratulating Sachin would be sent to the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).