Bollywood remembers 26/11 victims

From Shah Rukh Khan who turned painter for the occasion to Amitabh Bachchan joining a chorus of singers, India's film fraternity paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the 26/11 terror attacks. Bollywood celebrities say 26/11 was an event that united Mumbai residents and should never be forgotten.

Shah Rukh Khan joined a unique attempt to remember those who lost their lives on the eventful day by painting on a wall at Marine Lines even as Bollywood remembered the day the city was hit by one of the most bloody attacks in it's history.

"It was a very tragic event, but the good thing that happened was that the tragedy brought the people of Mumbai together and closer. We also saw the bravery of our police forces and security agencies. It was a sad thing and I hope we learn from it," said actor Aamir Khan.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently joined the chorus for a special song as a tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. "Sonu Nigam had asked me to participate in a song that he was doing for those whom we lost that fateful day. I did,' Amitabh wrote on his blog. "Many different singers from our trade had participated in it to lend it a spirit of togetherness and strength, of faith in our independence, and the love for those that became ours in defending our freedom. I am joyed by the effort and give voice to it," he added.

Actor Akshay Kumar, whose wife Twinkle was at the Taj when the terrorists stormed in, saluted the spirit of the city which defied all odds to get back on it's feet. "I know I am the luckiest guy in the world as my family was saved from a tragedy but I would like to extend my support and love to those who have lost there loved ones," Akshay said. The actor's upcoming film 'De Dana Dan' incidentally began shooting the same day as the attacks and will release a day after the first anniversary.

His co-star actor Suneil Shetty said that terror attacks are meant to disrupt the peace and economy of the country but the best way is to fight back. "I am very happy the way we have fought back and resumed with our responsibilities. This is the perfect way to tell the terrorists that they have not succeeded," Shetty said.

Actor R. Madhavan says, "When it was happening I became very emotional. I saw the entire thing on television. Once it was over, I thought big decisions would be taken and things would change. But it was very sad to see that this year the voter turnout in Mumbai was even less than last time."

Neha Dhupia is of the view that the terror attack has made us realise that we all should be human and care about human lives. She says, "This was very unfortunate and the government should see to it that we don't go through this again."

Actress Raveena Tandon says that It's pointless blaming the government or security forces for lapses in the 26/11 attacks. She questions, "The question is what have the citizens done to counter such a challenge in future? Have we become the change that we want to see in others?"

Celebrities also put forth their opinion on Twitter. Preity Zinta: To live in one's heart is not to die! Here's remembering all those who lost their lives in the Mumbai attacks. We will not forget.

Priyanka Chopra: 26/11... a day to remember our losses and promise ourselves a better future.

Dino Morea: One year since Mumbai was attacked, I am never cynical, but all the protest marches, voicing anger etc, what's changed? Have no faith in our system, how do we change it, and the people who run it? God bless India.

Sonam Kapoor: Remember this day. Look at it not with grief but with faith, as 'faith is the only light that lights the darkness into dawn' (Rabindranath Tagore). Have faith that our country is strong and the people who lead us will make it stronger, have faith that there is a god and he knows what is best. Learn from past mistakes and know that humanity and goodness always prevail. What does not kill us will make us stronger.