Bollywood cheers Anna Hazare







Shilpa Shetty
   

On Sunday, Bollywood stars cheered anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's triumph against corruption.

Shilpa Shetty tweeted: 'Heartfelt salutations and gratitude to Annaji and all the people with him 4 the selfless fight they've put up on our behalf. RESPECT!'

Preity Zinta called it a golden day: 'Today is a golden day 4 each Indian ! Its now r job 2 see that we do not lose momentum & finish what V started with Anna. JAI HIND !'

Punit Malhotra wrote: 'Finally Anna won.. finally the people of India won. A 74yr old man showed us the way, we need to walk on it... Now let's take this forward:)'

Mahesh Bhatt, who was against Anna's movement, tweeted his wishes: 'Congrats to Anna. The Govt did not have the moral courage to lock horns with his movement because their hands were stained with blood.'

Lara Dutta praised Anna: 'Anna's fight is in every home. This will impact every1 of us for years to come!In my life I hope I'm able 2 keep this alive in my small way.'

Karan Johar tweeted: 'The peoples hurricane hits the government!! And there is no shelter this time...ANNA HAZARE is a storm to reckon with!! RESPECT!!!'

Bipasha Basu also cheered Anna: 'Anna is our true leader n his spirit hs made evry1 conscious tht v cn do away with corruption n need nt accept it as a part of r lives. Big step forward for India n all of us.'

Shabana Azmi applauded him: 'To a new beginning. Let's applaud Anna for leading the people of India into a nonviolent show of strength.I'm proud to be an Indian. Jai Ho.'

Hema Malini wrote: 'People power is recognised by the parliament. Victory to both. Anna s dream has come true.'

Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: 'One man unites an entire nation. Peacefully

Image: Shilpa Shetty

Photographs: David Moir/Reuters