Celebs join the welcome celebrations for Wing Commander Abhinandan

New Delhi: The entire country is eagerly waiting for the news of India’s hero, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walking towards India at the Wagah border. 

On the way to Amritsar #Abhinandan Family gets Standing ovation in Flight by the co-passengers#welcomehomeabhinandan pic.twitter.com/mHt8aJ6EYl

— Afroz Alam (@AfrozJournalist) March 1, 2019

In a "gesture of peace", Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the release of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan, who was taken captive by Pakistan yesterday. As per reports, the Pakistan Prime Minister was speaking at the country's parliament. "Yesterday I tried to call (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi to say that we don't want escalation. Our push for de-escalation doesn't mean we are afraid," Imran Khan said. "We have an Indian pilot. As a peace gesture, we will release him tomorrow (March 01)."

As the news began trickling in, celebs and netizens from all over heaved a sigh of relief. 

Post the announcement of his release, his parents have already reached Amritsar to meet their son. They received a standing ovation from all the passengers on board. Even Bollywood stars have been tweeting since yesterday and have been eagerly awaiting Abhinandan’s return at Wagah Border. 

Check out the poem and also look at some of the reactions below:

What a wonderful, thoughtful, wise and emotional poem from Wg. Cmdr #Abhinandan's sister, Adhiti!

Salutes. pic.twitter.com/IReAx2AYqb

— Captain Manivannan (@mani1972ias) February 28, 2019

It’s midnight & I cannot sleep. I’m so happy that #AbhinandanVartaman is going to be coming home. I can only imagine what his family feels right now. Every minute will feel like a lifetime & the heart will skip many beats. #WelcomeBackAbhinandan 🙏 We salute your bravery & valour

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 1, 2019

प्यारे अभिनंदन ! आपका भारत की धरती पर एक बार फिर से अभिनंदन है। हम सबको समय समय पर साहस, धैर्य, विश्वास, गर्व और गौरव वाली जीती जागती मिसाल की ज़रूरत पड़ती है। विपरीत परिस्थितियों में आपके व्यक्तित्व ने हमें वो दिखाया। उसके लिए 130 करोड़ भारतवासियों की तरफ़ से धन्यवाद।जीते रहो।🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/WY6tZikO3d

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 1, 2019

Everyone awaits your return . Proud of you sir !! Salutes to the brave son of india #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan

— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) March 1, 2019

Look at this huge crowd waiting at Wagah Border for Wing Commander Abhinandan’s welcome. #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan pic.twitter.com/Esbi6qYKEk

— Meet dholakiya (@mkdholakiya15) March 1, 2019