New Delhi, Delhi, India

Salman Khan, who had to spend two nights in Jodhpur Jail after being convicted in the 1998 Blackbuck case, has finally got bail today afternoon in his 5 years imprisonment judgment.  

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He was granted bail by the Jodhpur court on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties of Rs 25,000 each. 

In the judgment convicting the actor, the court said he's a role model for millions and should have been more careful.

"The accused is a popular actor whose deeds are followed by people. Despite this, the accused hunted two blackbucks," said chief judicial magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri in his written judgment.

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Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi, who heard the bail request, ordered his release.

After the bail, fans and family were spotted celebrating outside the star's Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai.  

Director of Salman's upcoming film "Race 3", Remo D'Souza told PTI, "I am happy that he has got bail. After working with him so closely I have become a huge fan of him not only as an actor but also as a human being. Almost 90 per cent of the shoot for 'Race 3' is over and the remaining portions will mostly be shot in India."

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Producer of "Race 3" Ramesh Taurani said he was "happy" that the actor had come out of jail. "For us Salman coming of this was more important. Our prayers have been answered. The shooting of 'Race 3' is almost over, a romantic song is left, which will feature Salman and Jacqueline."

Director Anees Bazmee, who has worked with Salman on "No Entry", hoped the "Sultan" star will soon be out of this case.

"I am very very happy. He is a family, a very dear friend so I wanted me to be free at the earliest from all this. At the same time, we have to follow the law of the land. We are hopeful the higher court will look at things properly and he will be out of this soon," he said.

Bollywood stars took up to Twitter to share their happiness on his release.

Here are few of them who tweeted:

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