9 PM, 9 minutes UPDATES: Kangana, Kartik, Akshay Kumar to Anushka, stars light diyas to mark solidarity

Sharing the video of the same, Shilpa wrote, "#9baje9minute .. we did it.. Hope you did too. Sending everyone, love , light and gratitude.
Thankyou @narendramodi ji for lighting up our lives with positivity and strength with suggestions this gesture We will overcome this.... Together #proudindian #grace #strength #positivity #together #everythingwillbealright #standtogether."

Rajinikanth tweeted, "#StayHomeStaySafe #Solidarity #Unity #IndiaFightsCoronavirus."

Randeep Hooda tweeted, "When darkness seems to engulf, always look for that ray of hope! #9बजे9मिनट #IndiaFightsCorona."

Sharing her picture, Sunny wrote, "Locked down!! Lots of love to all the people and healthcare professionals who are facing this virus head-on!! Xoxo."

Captioning the same, Dream Girl wrote, "असतो मा सदगमय ॥ तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ॥ मृत्योर्मामृतम् गमय ॥As our Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji urged citizens of India to light candles and show solidarity towards people who are relentlessly working for us and fighting against #Coronavirus. My daughter Esha and son in law Bharat joined me in lighting diyas and candles. Together lets fight the situation. Stay strong. Stay safe. Jai Hind.  #9baje9minute #9minutesforindia."

Arjun wrote, "The darkest nights produce the brightest stars. Together, we shall overcome !!! #9MinutesForIndia."

Shraddha wrote, "Within you is the light of a thousand suns ~ Robert Adams #StayHomeStaySafe #InThisTogether."

Sharing a video, Anupam Kher wrote, "O Almighty!! Let this symbolic gesture of 1.3 Billion Indians lighting lamps or candles heal the entire world. Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for suggesting this."

Sharing pictures with candles, the Sooryavanshi star wrote, "“May it be a light to u in dark places when all other lights go out “ (LOTR )..... #9baje9minute #staysafe #stayhome #togetherwearestronger."

Sharing a video, the Dhak Dhak girl wrote, "Let us pray to lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, to give us strength to destroy the enemy of humanity. Stay strong, stay postive. We will overcome this together! #9Baje9Minute."

Sharing her picture, the actress wrote, "Because it’s always a good time to pray.. For love, health and happiness..  #weareinthistogether #LetThereBeLight."

Along with the adorable video, Gauri wrote, "9 pm .. Lego Dia @Cogsnitisheth."

Raveena captioned the same, "Lighting a Diya of hope,prayer and To stand in solidarity with our people,to honour our medical workers,forces.With you in this endeavour honourable PM @narendramodi."

Captioning those she wrote, "Papa (in lieu of Alexa) please switch on the moon xx."

Vicky shared a picture on Instagram and wrote, "To unity. To togetherness. To us!"

Sharing a picture, Kartik wrote, "Together, Everything is Possible."

Sharing a picture of the diya, Sunil Grover lighted, he wrote alongside, "Light of belief, hope and unity. Jai Hind!"

Ranveer Singh shared Deepika Padukone's story and wrote, "Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone for #9pm9minutes."

Anushka captioned the image she shared on Instagram, "I light a diya everyday for many years now. And as I light the diya I seek guidance, asking for the darkness in me to be dispelled. For many days since the turn of the recent events across the world, I have prayed to God to end the suffering of so many who are losing their lives without their families beside them, for the less-fortunate and the needy whose lives have turned upside down completely, for all the healthcare professionals who are working tirelessly & bravely to protect the lives of other beings, for those who are uncertain about their jobs and future. So tonight, I prayed extra for everyone and I lit diyas with the whole of India and we all prayed for each other. Prayers never go in vain."

Khiladi Akshay Kumar shared picture of himself with a candle and wrote, "Together we stand and together we will come out of this dark phase. Till then stay strong, stay safe  #9Baje9Minute."

Taking to Instagram, Alia wrote, "When I was younger I would kiss my dad on his forehead before going off to school and after every kiss he would say “ Aaaaaah .. light aa gayi “I might have not fully understood what it meant back then.. but because of his response I understood that light has wayyyyyy more depth than just illuminating our lives.Light means so much. It’s hope, beauty, strength.. today it was unity.. But no matter where we are and what we are going through we must always try and keep the light within us alive."

Lata Mangeshkar shared a picture of herself lighting a lamp and wrote, " ‪नमस्कार. माननीय प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्रभाई मोदी जी के आवाहन पर आओ सब मिलकर दिया जलाए.."

Sharing a video on Twitter, Rangoli wrote, "Bharat meri jaan."

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal along with the video wrote, "Candle light, evening with my girl...#stayathome #proudofyouall."

KJo tweeted, "Following the vision of our Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi...I hope it’s lights off for everyone tonight at 9pm for 9 minutes #9PM9minute ! Let the light of a candle .. a Diya ...your cell phone light bring the light back into our lives! Folded hands stay safe!"

Television actress Kamya Panjabi took to Instagram to share a picture of herself along with her husband Shalabh Dang with different types of candles all around. She captioned the image as, "Aaj Raat #9baje9minute Get Ready."

Anupam Kher shared a video of her mother asking everyone to do the same. He wrote alongside, "She, like most mothers is a great admirer of our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji and promises to light a candle or a lamp tonight at 9pm for 9mins. She requests everybody else to do that. In return you will get her blessings!!"

Deshmukh tweeted, "Our Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji calls all of us to unite and spread the light of hope, positivity & solidarity. Remember it’s tonight at 9pm .. switch off the lights & light a diya. We are one. #9pm9minute #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #Covid_19 #Stayhomestaysafe."

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel who is quite active on social media shared how they are ready to light the lamps on their balconies tonight. She shared old pictures from the set her film Manikarnika. Have a look: