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Bollywood, Tollywood stars congratulate world champ Sindhu

Last updated on: August 26, 2019 14:34 IST

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's post on Instagram

PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the BWF World Championships on Sunday after trouncing Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final in Basel on Sunday.

Leading the congratulatory messages from the film industry for the ace shuttler were Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Congratulate golden girl Sindhu on her World crown

"CONGRATULATIONS dearest P V Sindhu our World Champion. So SO PROUD of YOU GOD BLESS Always JAI HIND," Aishwarya wrote on Instagram along with a photograph with the new world champion.

"Congratulations PV Sindhu you make us so proud! Respect. a," Aamir Khan wrote on his Instagram account.

Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 for winning the Gold at the BWF World Championships... Making us proud as a nation with your exceptional talent. Keep creating history!" Shah Rukh Khan tweeted.

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor also showered praises on Sindhu on her win.

"Breaking records and creating history! Congratulations  @Pvsindhu1 on the amazing performance and on becoming the 1st Indian ever to win the BWF World Championships!

Making India proud! #BWFWorldChampionships2019."

"What a proud moment for India. Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on this amazing achievement of becoming the first Indian ever to win a gold at the #BWFWorldChampionship! #WhoRunTheWorld," tweeted filmmaker Karan Johar.

Telegu super star Mahesh Babu left a note on Instagram, writing: "Indelible moment to celebrate. She is our golden queen! Congratulations @pvsindhu1 on this memorable win!! Extremely proud. #BadmintonWorldChampionships #BWFWC2019 #PVSindhu."

Playback singer Sonu Nigam also put out a message through Instagram: "What a proud moment for India.. P V Sandhu (sic) First Ever Indian Badminton Champion of the World. God bless India. Kudos.. #badminton #worldchampion #indiashinning #congratsindia."

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with PV  Sindhu

Rediff Sports Desk