Bollywood: Sania Mirza, pride of India

Tennis player Sania Mirza has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to become the World No.1 in doubles ranking. Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit and Farhan Akhtar are “proud” of the tennis star.

Here’s what they tweeted:

Madhuri Dixit: Awesome job, @MirzaSania.

Farhan Akhtar: @MirzaSania Congratulations on achieving the No.1 spot. And to @mhingis. You’re an inspiration for girls to follow their dreams.

Farah Khan: What great news to get 1st thing in the morning!!! @MirzaSania way to go babyyyyy.

Dia Mirza: You make us so proud @MirzaSania. Your determination is inspiring! #FellowHyderabadi #ProudIndian #DoublesWorldNo.1 #GirlPower

Shraddha Kapoor: World number oneee!!! Congratulations @MirzaSania !!! #ProudMomentForIndia #HeadsUp 😉 😀

Huma Qureshi: So proud @MirzaSania #GoGirl

Vir Das: Kudos @MirzaSania on the number one spot!!

Vishal Dadlani: First @NSaina and now, @MirzaSania ! Number one IN THE WORLD!! Women of India, leading from the front! Proud day for all of us!

Riteish Deshmukh: Pride of India – world No1 @MirzaSania – huge achievement-big congratulations my friend – hugs

Sophie Choudry: Congrats @MirzaSania on this incredible achievement which will inspire many young girls to follow their dreams!! #womanpower #respect

Esha Gupta: Woohoo @MirzaSania world no.1..proud moment.i bet all the idiots who were bothered by her marriage will b slapping themselves right now..

Inputs by IANS