Lata Mangeshkar, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are some of the Indian film personalities who have hailed the Indian armed forces for carrying out air strike on terror launch pads in Pakistan on Tuesday.
The strike comes amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following the February 14 suicide attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group in Kashmir's Pulwama district that killed 40 CRPF soldiers.
The celebrities took to social media to share their reactions.
"I have been watching since morning and I'm very happy that our armed forces are so prepared and strong. I always say that India is there because of our armed forces. We live in this country and are very fortunate," Mangeshkar told a news channel.
"Respect @IAF_MCC Indian Air Force... Jai ho !!!" Salman wrote on Twitter.
Kumar said he is proud of the Indian Air Force for "destroying terror camps".
"Enter their territory and hit them! Quiet no more! #IndiaStrikesBack," he wrote on Twitter.
Ajay Devgn praised the IAF and tweeted "Mess with the best, die like the rest". He also tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet.
Producer Ekta Kapoor said, "Yay! May the force be with the INDIAN FORCES!"
South actor Mahesh Babu? wrote, "Extremely proud of our #IndianAirForce. Salutes to the brave pilots of IAF."
Calling today's development surgical strike two, Emraan Hashmi wrote, "Fight fire with fire! Respect @IAF_MCC. Much needed."
"What an explosive morning! As India celebrates! I salute the 12 bravehearts for meting out justice for our Pulwama boys!
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tweeted, "There are two ways to live. Either go with the flow, tolerate everything that's happening, or undertake the responsibility to make the difference. #IndiaStrikesBack #IndianAirForce."
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