Shah Rukh, Karan Johar, Emraan Hashmi welcome IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by the Pakistani army during aerial combat between India and Pakistan. He was in the custody of the neighbouring country’s army since Wednesday (February 27) and today he was handed over to India through the Wagah border. On Abhinandan’s safe return, the entire nation is in a jubilant mood. Our Bollywood celebs also took to their social media handles to express their happiness on the release of the Wing Commander.

From Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Emraan Hashmi to Preity Zinta, Bollywood celebs welcomed Abhinandan to India. Here are the tweets by the celebs.

Shah Rukh Khan appreciates Abhinandan’s bravery. Here’s his tweet.

There is no better feeling than Coming back Home, for home is the place of love, hope & dreams. Ur bravery makes us stronger. Eternally grateful. #WelcomeBackAbhinandan pic.twitter.com/NFTRINu6Mw

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 1, 2019

We salute your bravery and valour….we applaud your strength in the face of adversity….#WelcomeHomeAbhinandan

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 1, 2019

Everyone awaits your return . Proud of you sir !! Salutes to the brave son of india #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan

— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) March 1, 2019

Welcome back home #WelcomeBackAbinandan a true hero. These humane actions give hope that all humanity is not lost. Bharat mata ki Jai

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 1, 2019

Thank you @narendramodi sir, you’ve got India her real hero back #Abhinandancomingback

— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) March 1, 2019

#WelcomeHomeAbhinandan You are a real hero and we as a nation stand beside you, Thank you for your selfless service, Jai Hind ??

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) March 1, 2019

It’s midnight & I cannot sleep. I’m so happy that #AbhinandanVartaman is going to be coming home. I can only imagine what his family feels right now. Every minute will feel like a lifetime & the heart will skip many beats. #WelcomeBackAbhinandan ? We salute your bravery & valour

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 1, 2019

Indians also thanked the Pakistani government for releasing our hero safely. Yesterday in Pak National Assembly, Pakistani PM Imran Khan said, “As a peace gesture we are releasing the Indian pilot on Friday.” Meanwhile, India has said that it didn’t negotiate Abhinandan Varthaman’s release under any condition.

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