India-china face-off: Celebs salute spirit, valour of slain bravehearts

Reel-life heroes of Bollywood have taken to social media to pay tributes to the real heroes — 20 Indian Army soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while fighting Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. Here’s what some of them tweeted.

Akshay Kumar: Deeply saddened by death of our bravehearts in #Galwanvalley. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families

Ajay Devgn: Salute every soldier who laid down his life protecting India’s border & honour...my thoughts are with your families during this hour.#galwanvalley #Indianarmy

Taapsee Pannu :Asif Corona was not enough to fight with now we have to lose our bravehearts as well! Every soldier martyred is a loss no one can compensate for. The families of those soldiers lost their peace for a long time to come so that we all can have a sound sleep. Indebted.

Varun Dhawan: Heartbroken about the death of our brave soldiers #Galwanvalley...we are forever indebted to the sacrifice of our brave soldiers. #jaihind

Hrithik Roshan: It leaves me with a heavy heart to know of the lives lost in Ladakh & the unrest we are faced with...my highest respect to the martyred in the line of duty. Condolences & prayers for their families. May the departed & living find peace.

Vicky Kaushal :I salute our bravehearts who fought courageously at the Galwan Valley and made the supreme sacrifice for the honour of our nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families. Jai Hind.

Sonakshi Sinha also tweeted (left) a tribute to the martyrs