Rio de Janeiro: Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal in action against Brazilian Vicente Lohaynny at Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 11, 2016. (Photo: Seshadri Sukumar/IANS)
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Hindi film fraternity members have wished London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal speedy recovery after the 26-year-old underwent surgery for her troublesome right knee on Saturday.
Saina, who bowed out of the Rio Olympics after the first round, has been battling a knee problem. She was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on Thursday and later shifted to a hospital here.
While megastar Amitabh Bachchan prayed for "success of the surgery", filmmaker Karan Johar cheered Saina as a "figher".
Here's what the celebrities had to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: We pray for the success of the surgery tomorrow. All shall be well. God is Great!
Karan Johar: Stay strong and Godspeed! You are a fighter and a solid talent! Sending you lots of love and healing.
Riteish Deshmukh: Best wishes and speedy recovery.
Sonakshi Sinha: Get well soon champ!
Atul Kasbekar: Good luck Saina and get well, see you faster fitter and stronger on the court soon.
Dia Mirza: You will be fighting fight soon champ. Our love and prayers are with you.
Suniel Shetty: My prayers with you champion! Get well soon and set the court on fire.
Sunil Grover: Wish you a quick recovery champion!! You are my favourite. May you be back with a bang soon.
Shubha Mudgal : Join all your fans in praying for your speedy recovery. Take care.
