New Delhi
The central government's decision to scraps Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir has got mixed reaction from Bollywood.
Many like Anupam Kher, Vivek Oberoi and Dia Mirza have voiced their support for the decision.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going. Very brave move."
Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going ? ?
Very brave move @narendramodi ji @AmitShah ji #KashmirParFinalFight
â Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) August 5, 2019
Dia Mirza, who earlier showed her concern over the issue expressed her support over scrapping of Article 370, tweeted: "Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of #Ladakh and #JammuAndKashmir. Good Luck @PMOIndia, @HMOIndia #Article370revoked #Artical35A."
Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of #Ladakh and #JammuAndKashmir ?? Good Luck @PMOIndia @HMOIndia #Article370revoked #Artical35A
â Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 5, 2019
Praising the government for scrapping Article 370, Vivek Oberoi wrote, "This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. Hats off and a big thank you to Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian! #OneIndia #AkhandBharat #JaiHind. Bye Bye #Article370 #35A."
This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. ????
Hats off and a big thank you to @narendramodi ji and @AmitShah ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian. #OneIndia #AkhandBharat #JaiHind ??
Bye Bye #Article370 #35A ?
â Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) August 5, 2019
Paresh Rawal called the move an `Independence of motherland.`"Today is the true and complete independence of our motherland. Today in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! Jai Hind," he tweeted.
Today is the true and complete independence of our https://t.co/CEekEmALtf in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! jai Hind .
â Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) August 5, 2019
Bollywood actor and a Kashmiri himself Anupam Kher took to Twitter and wrote, "Kashmir Solution has begun."
Kashmir Solution has begun.??
â Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 4, 2019
Never did I think Iâd say this.
But, THANK YOU! @BJP4India @AmitShah & @narendramodi ??
It had to go! #Article370
Those warning of âdangerous consequencesâ SHAME ON YOU!
â Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) August 5, 2019
Taken aback by the situations prevailing in the valley, Gauahar Khan wrote on micro-blogging site, "What the hell is happening ??? May Allah keep everyone safe! In Kashmir."
What the hell us happening ??? May Allah keep every one safe ! In Kashmir https://t.co/bVicpsYOO7
â Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) August 5, 2019
Meanwhile, Zahira Wasim, a Kashmiri resident who quit acting some time back, wrote, "This too shall pass! #Kashmir."
This too shall pass! #Kashmir
â Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) August 4, 2019
There were others who prayed for calm and peace in the valley.
Whatever happens in politics, let there be no bloodshed, let sense prevail. Weâre one, all Indians. We are a peaceful people. We believe in compassion, not coercion. Be kind peeps! â¤ï¸Jai Hind. https://t.co/ObtXWghTqZ
â TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) August 5, 2019
Coming days will be tough
A status quo that was massively expensive in terms of good men lost n financial drain had to give at some point
Couldnât continue in the same manner forever
This is an extremely complex n volatile issue
Had to be a very tough call n itâs been taken
â atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) August 5, 2019