Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor tweeted their concerns for those affected by a massive earthquake measuring 7.9 on the richter scale in Nepal killing over 150 people. The earthquake with epicentre at Lamjung, around 80 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu, had its impact in several cities in Bihar and West Bengal and eastern India as well. It was also felt in China and as far as Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Oh! God... This is Nepal earthquake...!!! I shot a song here for 'Mahaan' with Zeenat Aman... Pray all well. Seeing devastating pictures and news of the earthquake in Nepal! Prayers that all is well and all are safe...," tweeted Bachchan.
"May Allah look after all. Here r the emergency contact numbers for Nepal, share, help. Prayers with all in Nepal (sic)," Shah Rukh wrote.
Shahid said, "When nature reacts U feel the hugeness of the beast . Prayers for all in Nepal . May God shower his grace and may all be safe."
"Just read abt the earthquake in nepal! Prayers with those affected! Pls help in any way u can, start by sharing this!(sic)" actress Sonakshi Sinha tweeted.
Actor Akshay Kumar wrote, "Sad 2 see this image of extensive damage due to the #earthquake in Nepal.My prayers with the victims & their families (sic)."
"Prayers for the wellbeing of people in Nepal. And other earthquake affected areas," said actor Riteish Deshmukh.