Mumbai, May 6 (IANS): Bollywood celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Subhash Ghai have sympathised with superstar Salman Khan, who was found guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Here’s what they tweeted:

Subhash Ghai: Salman khan n all of us have to respect court verdict but we all know that salman is excellent as human who can't fight with destiny

Riteish Deshmukh: Not commenting on courts verdict - but my heart goes out 2 @BeingSalmanKhan :large hearted & 1 of d finest people I hv met in this industry.

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

Mika Singh: I stand for the man who stands for everyone .. Always respect you big brother @BeingSalmanKhan your fans R with you

Dia Mirza: He is the man that saved my Mothers life. That I will never forget. #SalmanKhan

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

Sonakshi Sinha: 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.

Kunal Kohli: Heart broken at the verdict against @BeingSalmanKhan.Prayers & strength to him & his wonderful family.

Arjun Kapoor: It doesn't matter what anyone or any court says he doesn't deserve this at any level...will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what…

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

Wajid Khan: My Maa is not well I'm sitting by her side n praying 4 @BeingSalmanKhan n heart is wth his family #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan...

Farah Khan Ali: Salman is responsible for the lively hood of many people at large and the judgement is too harsh. I hope he gets some reprive in appeal.