Rajnikanth, Big B, Hrithik, Akshay congratulate Sindhu

Mumbai: Superstars Rajnikanth, Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar were among a host of Bollywood celebrities, who congratulated P V Sindhu on her winning silver in women's badminton at Rio. '

'Hats off to you PV Sindhu .... I have become a great fan of yours ... Congratulations!,'' South superstar Rajnikanth said. ''T 2353 -PVSindhu you played your heart out! All of India is so so proud of you .. Thank for giving us that moment of pride!!!,'' Mr Amitabh Bachchan said.

Superstar Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan also congratulated her. ''Every cloud has a silver lining indeed! First Olympic silver in Badminton for India! Thank you Pvsindhu! Huge respect Rio2016,'' Akshay said. ''I was on the edge of my seat. What a game & what an athlete. PV Sindhu! You have won our hearts. proud,'' Hrithik said. Actor-turned-MP Hema Malini also congratulated her. ''Just 21 & all eyes were on her! Sindhu almost did it for India, but lost to World 1 Marin. She's not empty handed, she's got the Olym silver,'' Hema Malini said. Actresses Amrita Rao, Alia Bhatt and several others also congratulated Sindhu on winning silver. (UNI)