Our Prayers With Salman Khan, Tweets Bollywood After Verdict

Actor Salman Khan was on Wednesday convicted of all charges in the hit-and-run case dating from 2002 and sentenced to five years in jail. Salman, very popular with his colleagues, was found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Here's what Bollywood insiders said on Twitter after the verdict.

Sonakshi Sinha: Terrible news. Dnt knw wht to say except tht will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what. He's a good man and no one can take that away from him.

Bipasha Basu: @BeingSalmanKhan is the nicest human being in this business. Wish all our Prayers and love help him in this difficult time. Deeply saddened.

Alia Bhatt: It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you

Karan Johar: I can only respond emotionally just now, my thoughts and prayers are with Salman and his family today. I wish them strength

Sania Mirza: Nothing else to say. Except stay strong @BeingSalmanKhan, like u always have.

Parineeti Chopra: 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.

Preity Zinta: Shattered after hearing the verdict. Hope the court sees @BeingSalmanKhan has helped & saved hundreds of people over the years. #beinghuman

Rishi Kapoor: The Kapoors are with the Khans in their difficult time. Time is the biggest healer. God Bless!

Soha Ali Khan: It would be inappropriate to comment on the court's decision but my thoughts and prayers are with Salman bhai and his family

My sympathies also extend to the victims of the accident - there has been tragedy on both sides and may God give strength to them all

Raveena Tandon: Having known Salman personally worked with him in many movies,a wonderful human being, trying times for his family, Our prayers with them

Ultimately, it was an accident and not intentional,hoping also the victims family at peace,and respecting judiciary's judgement

Sushmita Sen: Prayers n strength 4 my friend @BeingSalmanKhan n his family. Harsh sentencing doesn't mean justice. Must appeal. Deeply saddened.

There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human. True justice is then served. Keep d faith @BeingSalmanKhan

Arjun Kapoor: Can't 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

It doesn't matter what anyone or any court says he doesn't deserve this at any level, will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what

Varun Dhawan: My prayers are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family who I know love this country and respect its judiciary.

I won't comment on the court's judgement. But Salman Bhai has the biggest heart and is the most helpful person in this industry

Sidharth Malhotra: @beingsalmankhan "U never realise how strong you are.Until being strong is the only choice you have" More strength n power 2him n his family

Dia Mirza: He is the man that saved my mother's life. That I will never forget. #SalmanKhan

My previous tweet was NOT a comment on the proceedings of the verdict. It was an emotional confession of a grateful friend. #SalmanKhan

Riteish Deshmukh: Not commenting on court's verdict - but my heart goes out 2 @BeingSalmanKhan: large hearted & 1 of d finest people I have met in this industry.

Ayushmann Khurrana: 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.

Shaina NC: Sad fr @BeingSalmanKhan and his family that has done remarkable charity. But the law proves that it is equal fr all

Neil Nitin Mukesh: I FULLY SUPPORT @BeingSalmanKhan... upset on hearing the verdict.He is a strong man.with everyone's love for him he will See this through.

Farah Khan Ali: Prayers for Salman and all families affected by this judgement. God is great. @BeingSalmanKhan. Keep faith

Siddharth Shukla: No comments on the judgement but are people allowed to sleep on the street

Jumpin 2 conclusions n how!!! All I meant ws hd they nt been sleepin on D footpath they would have possibly been alive n rejoicing d verdict

Subhash Ghai: Salman khan n all of us have to respect court verdict but we all know that salman is excellent as human who can't fight with destiny

I have experienced d palpitations we go thru on d day of judgement. U really connect to god for justice as we all pray for #salman khan now

Raghu Ram: I'm not commenting on the Salman verdict at all. Just waiting to see criminal politicians brought to justice. Will that ever happen?

Kunal Kohli: Heart broken at the verdict against @BeingSalmanKhan.Prayers & strength to him & his wonderful family.