New Delhi, Sept 7: Bollywood stars have expressed their anger and grief over the blast outside Delhi High Court today that killed 11 people and injured 64. People from the film fraternity took to Twitter to express their dismay over the “high intensity” blast at around 10.14 AM today, calling it a “terrible tragedy”.
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur tweeted, “Reports coming in on a number of dead at High Court blast in Delhi, terrible tragedy, once again terror hits India,” he tweeted. Veteran actor Anupam Kher said, “Wake up Mr Home Minister. Please Protect the citizens of this country. Innocent and ordinary lives are equally important.”
Filmmaker Karan Johar condoled the loss of lives. “Thoughts and prayers for the families and loved ones of the Delhi blast victims...,” he tweeted. Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, “Prayers for the families and loved ones of the Delhi blast victims - why aren't we running out of patience.”
Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Ranvir Shorey tweeted the helpline numbers.
“Just heard about the bomb blasts in the high court in Delhi. How sad that terrorism has become rampant in our country. My prayers with the victims,” Sonam Kapoor posted on Twitter.
Shahid Kapoor, her co-star in ‘Mausam' tweeted, “sad sad sad. Unacceptable. Terrorists are the worst of all living things... We need to deal with them extremely strongly.” Actress Minissha Lamba posted, “Govt showed great preventative action in stopping #AnnaHazare. Why can't these same resources be used for preventative action against terrorism?”
Tusshar Kapoor said, “Just heard about the Delhi Blasts, really shocked and sad that such incidents are continuing to happen in India!!!”
Actress Genelia D'Souza said, “Just heard about the Delhi bomb blast, terribly disturbing and sad, thoughts and prayers to innocent victims and their families.” Filmmaker Onir tweeted, “Another blast in the country.
What aim does this achieve by targeting innocent people.
Killing in the name of any form of protest is a shame.” “Just got the news. Prayers for families of victims,” said Rahul Bose.
“This cannot become a way of life,” wrote Boman Irani.
Actress Dia Mirza said, “Enough. God Please.”
Gul Panag wrote, “Another blast??!! Why??” Sanjay Suri wrote, “Heartfelt sympathies to victims and their families. Prayers.”
“Heard about the Delhi blast. Hope everyone is ok. Please be safe,” Neil Nitin Mukesh wrote on his page. PTI
