The good, the bad, the ridiculous: Bollywood stars react to Salman Khan sentence on Twitter

Farah Khan Ali, celebrity jewellery designer and sister of actor Zayed Khan, criticised the verdict and “harsh sentencing” with outrageous tweets that drew scorn and contempt.

Salman Khan arrives at the court in Mumbai on May 6. The Bollywood star was convicted of culpable homicide in a hit-and-run case and sentenced to five years in prison. Khan was arrested in September 2Show more

Social media is buzzing with reactions to the five-year jail term handed out to Indian actor Salman Khan on May 6 for killing one person and injuring four others in a drink-driving accident in Mumbai 13 years ago.

Many Bollywood stars took to Twitter to express their shock at the sentence, and to voice their support for the 49-year-old.

Some, such as veteran actress Hema Malini, avoided being drawn into commenting on the verdict and punishment, instead expressing her affection and sympathy for the actor.

Others, such as Farah Khan Ali, celebrity jewellery designer and sister of actor Zayed Khan, criticised the verdict and “harsh sentencing” with outrageous tweets that quickly drew scorn and contempt.

Here are some of the most notable Twitter reactions:

Designer Farah Khan Ali – @FarahKhanAli

The govt should be responsible for housing ppl. If no 1was sleeping on d road in any other country Salman wuld not have driven over anybody.

It’s like penalising a train driver because someone decided to cross the tracks and got killed in the bargain.

No one should be sleeping on the road or footpath. It is dangerous to do that just like it is dangerous to cross tracks.

Bollywood singer Abhijeet – @abhijeetsinger

Those who sleep on the road like dogs will die a dog’s death. The roads are not owned by the fathers of poor people. I was homeless a year and never slept on the road.

Come out fraternity, support @BeingSalmanKhan boldly not hypocriticly. Roads footpath r not meant 4 sleeping, not driver’s or alcohol’s fault

Actress Alia Bhatt – @aliaa08

It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you

Actress Sonakshi Sinha – @sonakshisinha

Terrible news. Dnt knw wht to say except tht will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what. Hes a good man and no 1 can tk tht away frm him.

Actress Parineeti Chopra – @ParineetiChopra

Hurts to think of what could happen. We will always be with you. Hope the judge sees the beauty of a human being that Salman Khan is.

Actor Arjun Kapoor – @arjunk26

It doesn’t matter what anyone or any court says, he doesn’t deserve this at any level ... will stand by @BeingSalmanKhanno matter what...

Model and reality television star Pooja Misrra – @SpareMeSaysPM

Just bcoz @BeingSalmanKhan’s d superstar, d court cannot slaughter him just 2 set an example! Dey cannot overlook all his humanitarian acts!

Actress Bipasha Basu – @bipsluvurself

@BeingSalmanKhan is the nicest human being in this business. Wish all our Prayers and love, help him in this difficult time. Deeply saddened.

Pritam Singh – @iampritampyaare

Sad sad sad he is paying the prize [sic] of being a star..

Actress Sushmita Sen – @thesushmitasen

There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human. True justice is then served. Keep d faith... and Prayers n strength 4 my friend @BeingSalmanKhan n his family. Harsh sentencing doesn’t mean justice. Must appeal. Deeply saddened.

Actor Siddhanth Kapoor – @SiddhanthKapoor

All my good wishes and love to you bhai @BeingSalmanKhan

Filmmaker Farah Khan – @TheFarahKhan

In Dubai. But thoughts n prayers are still in Mumbai with @BeingSalmanKhan n his family.

Actor Varun Dhawan – @Varun_dvn

My prayers are with @BeingSalmanKhan and his family who I know love this country and respect its judiciary.