Hyderabad: As the 2024 Summer Olympics unfold in Paris, Indian film stars have enthusiastically taken to social media to support the nation's athletes. The grand opening ceremony took place on Friday, marking the start of the international multi-sport event in the French capital.
In the lead-up to India's participation, celebrities from film industry have been expressing their heartfelt support for the athletes representing the country.
On July 26, Deepika Padukone shared a video on Instagram from the Olympics' opening ceremony, showcasing Indian athletes PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal as they led the Parade of Nations along the River Seine. The 117-strong Indian contingent was seen on a boat, proudly waving the tricolour.
Notably, Deepika’s father, the renowned badminton player Prakash Padukone, was also part of the Indian contingent. Deepika's Instagram post included the hashtag #Olympics2024 and featured the song "Lehra Do" from the film 83 by Kabir Khan.
Ajay Devgn, Deepika's co-star from Singham Again, took to X (formerly Twitter) to convey his best wishes to the athletes. He described them as the "pride of our nation" and expressed confidence in their performance, urging them to "bring home the hardware" and assuring them of nationwide support.
To all Indian Athletes,
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 26, 2024
You are the pride of our nation. The best at what y'all do. Be assured that we will be cheering our hearts out to see perform. It's time to bring home the hardware. Cheers and good luck!🥇🫡#OlympicGames #Olympic2024
Meanwhile, Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana also made their mark at the Paris Olympics, which commenced on Saturday. They were seen braving the rain and shared moments from the event on their social media.
Ram Charan posted a picture with the Eiffel Tower in the background, while Upasana shared a video of herself strolling through the Olympics site in elegant white attire, with French musicians providing a lively backdrop.
Relishing a serene moment with family and the grand little one Klin Kaara at Hyde Park London, en route our journey to Paris tomorrow!
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 24, 2024
Summer Olympics 24 Inaugural Event Beckons :) pic.twitter.com/bFa31zBh3a
Suniel Shetty also joined in the cheer, posting an Instagram story featuring a poster of Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics. He wished them the best and expressed national pride, encouraging them to "Go For Glory."
Wishing our incredible athletes the very best for the Paris Olympics.
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 26, 2024
The nation stands behind you as you #GoForGlory
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 @WeAreTeamIndia https://t.co/uOwWxZhVZf
The 2024 Summer Olympics, which began on July 26, will run until August 11. We extend our best wishes to the Indian contingent as they compete on the global stage.
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