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Bollywood celebrates India's first Olympic 2012 win

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 19:08 IST
Deepika Padukone

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting

Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang
won India's first Olympic medal at the ongoing games on Monday in the Men's 10m Air Rifle event. Bollywood stars wasted no time in congratulating the winner.

Deepika Padukone wrote, 'And Gagan Narang gets India our first Olympic Medal!Moment of pride for the nation and Team #OGQ!!!'

Rahul Bose, who was a national-level rugby player himself, tweeted, 'yes! yes! yes! gagan narang wins bronze in the 10m air rifle!#london2012.'

Director Madhur Bhandarkar wrote: 'Madhur: Congratulations to Gagan Narang for getting the 1st medal for India in olympics 2012. u have made the whole nation proud.'

WATCH: Salman, Katrina's sizzling chemistry in Ek Tha Tiger

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 19:08 IST
The Laapata song

With its release date edging closer, promotions for Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer Ek Tha Tiger have begun.

Director Kabir Khan shared the song Laapata from the film and tweeted: 'In terms of story telling & moments captured #Laapata is my favrit frm #EkThaTiger. U can feel d sizzling chemistry between Salman & Katrina. We picturised #Laapata in the beautiful island country of Cuba... My favourite location in Ek Tha Tiger.'

Ek Tha Tiger releases on August 15.

WATCH: Gul Panag's amazing travelogue

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 19:08 IST
Gul Panag's travelogue

Actress and travel junkie Gul Panag shared a beautiful travelogue from her latest road trip to Sach Pass, a 14,500-feet high mountain pass on the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas.

Gul, who was accompanied by her family, shared the video and tweeted: 'A road trip is probably the easiest way to have fun. Adventure lurks at every corner on our Indian roads!'

Madhuri Dixit's weekend getaway

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 19:08 IST
Madhuri Dixit Nene

Madhuri Dixit, who visited Konkan coast over the weekend, shared a picture of her from her trip. 'Had fun in Konkan!' she tweeted with the picture (above). 

Soha Ali Khan shared an on location picture of her with Seema Biswas from the sets of Chaarfutiye Chhoka, and tweeted:  'On location for CC with the extraordinary seema biswas...what a talent - raw and I m hoping contagious!'