Here's what celebs had to say after the announcement of Salman Khan's jail sentence

May 6, 2015 NR

Bollywood celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Subhash Ghai have sympathised with superstar Salman Khan, who was found guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Here’s what they tweeted:

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

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

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.

Mika Singh: I stand for the man who stands for everyone .. Always respect you big brother @BeingSalmanKhan your fans R with you

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

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

Sonakshi Sinha: Terrible news. Dnt knw wht to say except tht will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what. Hes a good man and no 1 can tk tht away frm him.

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

Arjun Kapoor: 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…

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

Wajid Khan: My Maa is not well I'm sitting by her side n praying 4 @BeingSalmanKhan n heart is wth his family #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan...

Farah Khan Ali: Salman is responsible for the lively hood of many people at large and the judgement is too harsh. I hope he gets some reprive in appeal.