A host of Bollywood stars including Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of co-actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Pakistani moviegoers buy tickets at a box office to watch Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's film My Name is Khan in Karachi.
Pakistani moviegoers gather outside a cinema to watch Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's film 'My Name is Khan' in Karachi.
Pakistani moviegoers gather outside a cinema to watch Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's film 'My Name is Khan' in Karachi.
Pakistani moviegoers gather outside a cinema to watch Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's film 'My Name is Khan' in Karachi.
A host of Bollywood stars including Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Celina Jaitley, Shahid Kapoor and Lara Dutta to name a few have come out in support of co-actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Gauri Khan: "At times like this, peace is very important." She also said, "everyone should go watch the film" and that "Shah Rukh is very happy that the film has released." (Photo: AFP)
Pooja Bedi: "The only thing we were scared off is the fact that the film might not release. That was the only scare, because that was the threat to democracy." She also said, "I am really happy that the film is released and even happier that it's a house full."
Priyanka Chopra in her Column for Ht City wrote: "The film fraternity, Friday's are always fraught with tension... it's the day of release... this Friday, that tension has spread across the industry. My Name is Khan is ready to be presented to the audiences across the world however the one question that will be on everyone's lips is whether it will be allowed to or will the release be hampered by unnecessary violence and strife?
"I hope you all have plans to go out there and catch the film over the weekend in support of a great effort by Shah Rukh, Karan, Kajol and the cast and crew. We have to stand up to for what is right. Furthermore, given the names behind the film, I'm very sure it will be an entertaining and insightful experience."
Hrithik tweeted: "Your name is superest of superstars. Love you. Send me a hug with your shirt on."
Abhishek Bachchan also wrote on his tweet: "Wishing @kjohar25 and @iamsrk and the entire team of MNIK all the best for the release. It's going to be memorable! FULL ON!!!"
Shahid Kapoor: @iamsrk @kjohar25: "Wishing you guys all the best for the film, Looks awesome...... GO WATCH it all of u guys ..... all my luv."
Deepika Padukone: "Am with you @kjohar25,@iamsrk and the MNIK team...more power to u!!"
Sonam Kapoor: @kjohar25 "Best of luck for your premiere Karan, you should be proud of what you've made. lots and lots of love."
Sophie Choudry: "Very right; Freedom! I sincerely hope u guys will enforce ur right of 'Freedom from fear' n c MNIK! I know I will."
Minissha Lamba: "Heavy security @theatres due to imminent threats of Sena against MNIK. Terrorist must be having kababs and laughing their guts out."
Lara Dutta: "Have booked my tickets for MNIK on Sunday the 14th! Looking forward to spending my Valentine's Day with @iamsrk!!"
Shobhaa De: "Irony. To watch Avatar viewers needed 3-D eyewear. To watch MNIK, we require full combat gear,bullet proof vests.Cultural terrorism.Fight back."
Preity Zinta: @iamsrk No Shahrukh: "Maybe its Gods way to show you how much love and support you have not just in your country but all over d world ! Luv ya !"
Genelia D'Souza: @iamsrk Hi srk, just want you to known that we love you. Dearly n we all stand by you bcos you are right and we believe you are :) lotsa love Genelia."
Sonakshi Sinha: @kjohar25 It's not just a movie anymore, MNIK is a movie with a cause! Stay strong, move forward! Wishing u n the team all the best karan :)"
Riteish Deshmukh: Hey @iamsrk @kjohar25: Good things happen to good people, actually great things will happen."
Farhan Akhtar: "The best way that you can show support for MNIK and cock a snoot at the madness is go watch it fearlessly."
Arjun Rampal: "It is pathetic if MNIK is not releasing in Mumbai, it is a slap in the face of democracy."
Director Madhur Bhandarkar wrote: "My love for you always...I pray people get to see it (My Name Is Khan). What more do we film people want."
Siddharth: "MNIK releases today. Don't believe rumors, be strong and proud. We shall overcome. Power to karan and SRK. Keep evil out of cinemas. Jai Hind!!"
Mahesh Bhatt: A house divided against itself cannot stand.What is unfolding in Mumai is dangerous for the unity of India.Stand up against the dark forces!
Anupam Kher @imsrk Go for it my friend. D wold is with you and so is God. Love and Happiness always.
Konkona Sen Sharma I am an Indian residing in Mumbai. My name is Konkona. #MyNameIsMumbai
Rahul Khanna: With a veritable sena of experienced bullies available to run their BPO in Bombay, I'm amazed the Taliban hasn't outsourced to India yet.
Celina Jaitly: Just saw the making of MNIK on star wrld... goose bumps ..followed by advance booking followed by a big bow to srk n kjo ..
Dino Morea: How many of you who live in Mumbai are going to see MNIK?? In a theatre, tomorrow onwards.
Uday Chopra: Sometimes a stand needs to be taken not just for a film like MNIK but for our inalienable rights as human beings..go see it in theatres!!!
Ayesh Takia: Proud of srk and everybody who refuse 2 bow down 2 shivsena n mns!,and are boldly speaking up against them!we support u all the way shahrukh.
Moviegoers wear t-shirts in support of the film "My Name is Khan" at a city multiplex in Mumbai on February 12, 2010. Cinemas in the Indian city of Mumbai scaled back the release February 12 of top actor Shah Rukh Khan's new film, in the face of violent threats from right-wing Hindus locked in a row with the Bollywood star. (Photo: AFP)
Moviegoers wear t-shirts in support of the film "My Name is Khan" at a city multiplex in Mumbai on February 12, 2010. Cinemas in Mumbai scaled back the release February 12 of top actor Shah Rukh Khan's new film, in the face of violent threats from right-wing Hindus locked in a row with the Bollywood star.
