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Tuesday 30 August 2011

Bollywood actors salute Anna Hazare's efforts


Actor Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood actors celebrated as anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare emerged victorious from the Ramlila Maidan ground. Even as actors Aamir Khan and Om Puri personally went and shared the dais with Anna, others voiced their support for the leader who has become a national icon over last one month.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan proved to be one of the most ardent supporters of Anna who described the victory as a “solo effort”.
“The initial step to correction has been taken, the battle has been won but the war remains. True victory shall only be registered when we shall win the war,” he said.

Actor Preity Zinta with her usual zest heralded the victory as a golden day in the history of India. “Sunday was a golden day for each Indian and it should be ensured that the momentum was not lost,” she said.

Actor Bipasha Basu, who is reacting to a lot of issues on Twitter, was also vocal about Anna Hazare when the news broke out of him breaking his fast. “Anna is our true leader and his spirit has made everyone conscious that we can do away with corruption and need not accept it as a part of our lives. Big step forward for India n all of us,” the actor tweeted.

Actor Prachi Desai also echoed similar opinion on Twitter, “Today I’m truly proud to be an Indian. Today is Anna-Pendence day!! Anna Sahib breaks Anshan. His fight against corruption will give us better future ahead. Jai Hind! Jai Anna! Jai Lokpal.”

According to Shilpa Shetty the victory of Anna Hazare proves that India has become a true democracy. “Congratulations to ‘us’ as a country, now we can call it a Democracy, that we Practise! Feel proud of this awakening, better late than Never! Heartfelt salutations and gratitude to Annaji and all the people with him 4 the selfless fight they’ve put up on our behalf. Respect!”

Filmmaker actor Frahan Akhtar urged his countrymen to hold on to the momentum. “Anna unites the people b4 breaking his fast. A big day for India. Now it’s our responsibility to sustain this momentum,” actor-director Farhan Akhtar said.

“Anna’s fight is in every home. This will impact everyone of us for years to come! In my life, I hope I’m able to keep this alive in my small way,” actress Lara Dutta echoed the same sentiment.

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