Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar were among the few celebrities to congratulate ISRO for Chandrayaan 2 and the efforts that went behind it
After initial technical glitch on July 15, Chandrayaan-2 mission to the Moon, India's second indigenous was successfully launched at 2.43 pm on Monday. The launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO chief K Sivan confirmed the successful launch, also adding that according to the mission, Baahubali, which is the name of the spacecraft, would explore South Pole. "I am extremely happy to announce that the GSLV MkIII-M1 successfully injected Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft into the Earth's orbit. It is the beginning of a historic journey of India towards the moon and to land at a place near the South Pole to carry out scientific experiments and explore the unexplored," he said.
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other politicians congratulated the team for their successful efforts, Bollywood fraternity also came together to applaud them. Among the stars who congratulated the team on Twitter were Shah Rukh Khan, Mission Mangal actor Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Karan Johar and others.
Here, take a look at a few of the tweets:
1. Shah Rukh Khan
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Shah Rukh Khan is deeply rooted to the concept of space. He played an astronaut in his last release Zero and reportedly had also begun shooting for Rakesh Sharma biopic tentatively titled Saare Jahaan Se Accha.
He tweeted his movie's famous song while congratulating the team. "Chaand Taare todh laoon. Saari duniya par main Chhaoon! To do that requires hours & hours of painstaking work & integrity & belief. Congratulations to the team at #ISRO for #Chandrayaan2," wrote SRK.
Chaand Taare todh laoon. Saari duniya par main Chhaoon! To do that requires hours & hours of painstaking work & integrity & belief. Congratulations to the team at #ISRO for #Chandrayaan2
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 22, 2019
2. R Madhavan
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Like Shah Rukh, R Madhavan too has been associated with two space projects. Not only was he also part of Zero, R Madhavan also replays Nambi Narayan's life on screen with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. Madhavan also took the director's chair for the film.
"CONGRATULATIONS #ISRO #CHANDRAYAAN 2. So very happy and so very proud .. YIPEEEEEEEEEE...," wrote the actor on Twitter.
CONGRATULATIONS #ISRO #CHANDRAYAAN 2. So very happy and so very proud .. YIPEEEEEEEEEE... https://t.co/hhUAmkZP5E
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) July 22, 2019
3. Akshay Kumar
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Akshay Kumar, who is soon going to be seen as ISRO chief in Mission Mangal, also congratulated the team. He will play the important character from mission Chandrayaan.
"#ISRO has yet again accomplished a mammoth feat. Salute to the team who have spent countless days ensuring the success of #Chandrayaan2 @isro," tweeted Akki.
#ISRO has yet again accomplished a mammoth feat. Salute to the team who have spent countless days ensuring the success of #Chandrayaan2 @isro
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 22, 2019
4. Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu also send congratulations
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Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Taapsee Pannu also play important roles in Akshay starrer Mission Mangal. They play part of the team who help the mission become a success despite difficulties.
Vidya wrote, "Koi bhi manzil door nahi hoti agar hausle buland ho toh! @isro ne ek baar phir prove kiya hai with the success of #Chandrayaan2!!" Meanwhile Sonakshi mentioned, "One of India's most important and prestigious space missions, #Chandrayaan2, is led by women, which also happens to be a first for @isro! Proud of our spacewomen. To the moon!!! #GirlPower #ISRO #MissionMangal," while Taapsee tweeted, "That’s it ! proud moment #Isro #Chandrayan2"
Koi bhi manzil door nahi hoti agar hausle buland ho toh! @isro ne ek baar phir prove kiya hai with the success of #Chandrayaan2!!
— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) July 22, 2019
One of India's most important and prestigious space missions, #Chandrayaan2, is led by women, which also happens to be a first for @isro! Proud of our spacewomen.
— Baby Bedi (@sonakshisinha) July 14, 2019
To the moon!!!#GirlPower #ISRO #MissionMangal pic.twitter.com/06D223AeI3
That’s it ! proud moment #Isro #Chandrayan2 https://t.co/a6r0fMJpPw
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 22, 2019
5. Karan Johar
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Karan Johar also tweeted, "Each one of us is lucky to be alive to witness this historic occasion! #Chandrayaan2 is the first mission by #ISRO which is headed by two women - #MuthyvaVanitha and #RituKaridhal. Women are indeed taking over the world... and beyond #GirlPower Congratulations team @isro!"
Each one of us is lucky to be alive to witness this historic occasion! #Chandrayaan2 is the first mission by #ISRO which is headed by two women - #MuthyvaVanitha and #RituKaridhal.
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 22, 2019
Women are indeed taking over the world... and beyond #GirlPower
Congratulations team @isro!
6. Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra
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In just a few minute's difference, Arjun Kapoor tweeted, "The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 is such a historic moment for our entire country! Congratulations @isro ..," followed by Parineeti Chopra writing, "A proud moment for our country #Chandrayaan2 is successfully launched!! All thanks to the extraordinary minds behind it @isro ... Jai Hind"
The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 is such a historic moment for our entire country! Congratulations @isro ..
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 22, 2019
A proud moment for our country #Chandrayaan2 is successfully launched!! All thanks to the extraordinary minds behind it @isro ... Jai Hind
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) July 22, 2019
7. Akkineni Nagarjuna
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Akkineni Nagarjuna, who was in news since Bigg Boss Telugu 3 made its debut on Television despite some controversy, also congratulated ISRO over the success. He wrote, "A giant leap for india congratulations on the successful launch of the #Chandrayaan2 god speed and god bless!!! @isro"
A giant leap for india congratulations on the successful launch of the #Chandrayaan2 god speed and god bless!!! @isro pic.twitter.com/zn9ddj9uB4
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) July 22, 2019
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