Gulf Today Report
Moments after Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal went public with their wedding pictures on Instagram, Bollywood and Pakistani celebrities lined up to shower their good wishes upon the couple.
The couple posted identical announcements on Instagram along with pictures of their big day on Dec.9. In the caption to the photographs that they shared on their respective Instagram accounts, the newly-weds wrote: "Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all your love and blessings as we begin this new journey together." Here's a sampler of how Bollywood responded:
The wedding was held at the Six Senses Fort hotel in Jaipur and started on December 7. The official announcement comes after weeks of intense coverage — practically stalking — by the Indian media. After weeks of secrecy and NDAs, they were finally able to announce the news on their own terms.
Pakistani celebrities were pretty excited to see the couple from their wedding day. Actor Ayeza Khan shared a resounding "finally" on her Instagram Stories.
Pakistan's Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai congratulated Kaif and Kaushal underneath Kaif's Instagram post.
Actor Areeba Habib posted a hearty "beautiful" on Instagram Stories as well.
Many celebrities from B-Town rushed in to wish the newly wedded couple on Instagram. Kareena Kapoor congratulated Kaif and Kaushal by highlighting their nuptials and relationship as "the power of love."
Deepika Padukone commented on Kaif's post to wish the couple a happy marriage.
Anushka Sharma wished the newly weds a "lifetime of togetherness, love and understanding".
Kriti Sanon posted her congratulations on her Instagram Stories.
Priyanka Chopra: "So happy for you! Mere yaar ki shaadi hai! Congratulations to both of you! Ure perfect together."
Sara Ali Khan was pretty ecstatic for Kaif and Kaushal's "next chapter in life."
Parineeti Chopra: "KATYYYYY - only love and more happiness to youuuuu!"
Preity Zinta: Congrats my darling #KatrinaKaif & @Vickykaushala09.
Neha Dhupia: Pure magic … my dearest Katrian and Vicky I love you with all my hearts ..
Other celebrities such Hrithik Roshan, Anurag Kashyap and Tiger Shroff commented with emojis.