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Bollywood reacts to #SalmanVerdict

Salman Khan has been found guilty in a 2002 hit-and-run case and has been sentenced to five years in jail. This is how Bollywood reacted to the verdict on Twitter.

By:Mahima Singh

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BREAKING NEWS: Not your average everyday- ticker level – slow animation panel flip – breaking news. This people, is Salman khan being sentenced to five years in jail.

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While we won’t get to see what print has to say about this till tomorrow morning (Indian express, my money is riding on a punny headline!) TV News has been delivering blow by blow accounts of what has been happening.

Oh no!

While TV news channels were concentrating on all the ‘important’ aspects of the hearing, Twitter (the smartphones user’s Wikipedia) had to make things filmy:

#SalmanGuilty | Khan's lawyers say he is suffering from a brain ailment, his condition will worsen if he is sent to jail. (via @charulpshah)
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) May 6, 2015

Speaking of filmy, Bollywood had a few things to say – I mean tweet, because no one really talks to each other anymore :

It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) May 6, 2015

Terrible news. Dnt knw wht to say except tht will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what. Hes a good man and no 1 can tk tht away frm him.
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) May 6, 2015

The Kapoors are with the Khans in their difficult time. Time is the biggest healer. God Bless!
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 6, 2015

Not commenting on courts verdict- but my heart goes out 2 @BeingSalmanKhan :large hearted & 1 of d finest people I hv met in this industry.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 6, 2015

My prayers are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family who I know love this country and respect its judiciary.
— Varun SAHEJ Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 6, 2015

TV channels in over drive
Media frenzy
Shrill voices
Cacophony#SalmanKhan
— Parveen Dusanj-Bedi (@parveendusanj) May 6, 2015

Have to respect the law of this country but my prayers and thoughts are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family at this time..wish him strength
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 6, 2015

Heart broken at the verdict against @BeingSalmanKhan.Prayers & strength to him & his wonderful family.
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 6, 2015

Just not fair on @BeingSalmanKhan . My prayers w him n his family to be strong. We r all with u
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 6, 2015

In Dubai.. But thoughts n prayers are still in Mumbai with @BeingSalmanKhan n his family..
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) May 6, 2015

Let the law take its course. And let his fans be his force. Let the judgment be the difference between the two. And we know who may win.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 6, 2015

It would be inappropriate to comment on the court's decision but my thoughts and prayers are with Salman bhai and his family.
— Soha Ali Khan (@sakpataudi) May 6, 2015

I can only respond emotionally just now…my thoughts and prayers are with Salman and his family today….I wish them strength….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 6, 2015

Cant wrap my head around what's happening,scary how fickle life is,hope n pray he emerges stronger like he has in the past @BeingSalmanKhan
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) May 6, 2015

Hurts to think of what could happen. We will always be with you. Hope the judge sees the beauty of a human being that Salman Khan is.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 6, 2015

He is the man that saved my Mothers life. That I will never forget. #SalmanKhan
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) May 6, 2015

Heart broken at the verdict against @BeingSalmanKhan.Prayers & strength to him & his wonderful family.
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 6, 2015

Our prayers are with Salman and his family! He is a brave and wonderful human! 🙏May god bless !
— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) May 6, 2015

I respect the law but @BeingSalmanKhan & his family have helped so many people & have the kindest heart. This hurts. God give them strength.
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) May 6, 2015

https://twitter.com/FarahKhanAli/status/595860619724660736

And let’s not forget Abhijeet’s tweet:

https://twitter.com/abhijeetsinger/status/595854582288384000

Not only did he create a spin-off Twitter trend, he is now explaining himself on TV news, which in turn will lead to another twitter trend.

The author can be contacted on Twitter @amiham_singh

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