B-town condemns Paris terror attacks

Mumbai: Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Alia Bhatt and others have expressed their disgust and sadness over the Paris terror attacks that have left over 120 people dead.

The series of attacks that happened on Friday are said to be the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II.

The stars took to Twitter to express their solidarity with the people in Paris, which has been a shooting location for many Bollywood movies.

"Shocking, Appalling and disgusting!!!!! Yes this massacre is truly an attack on ALL humanity! Really praying for some peace in this world!" tweeted Alia.

Priyanka posted, "No words needed #PrayForParis."

Actor Sidharth Malhotra tweeted, "Shocked at the news of #ParisAttacks strength and prayers to the victims and their families. Power to the security authorities."

Akshay wrote, "Woke up to the terrible news of the #ParisAttacks! Haven't we evolved at all? My thoughts, love & prayers with those affected."

'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' actress Bhumi Pednekar said, "Where is humanity headed.. I am shocked and so sad. Let's pray for the victims and their families #PrayForParis."

"Woke up to the horrific news about attacks in Paris. Pray for more courage for the people in Paris against these cowardly attacks," wrote actress Anushka Sharma.

Varun Dhawan tweeted, “Heartbreaking to hear about the #ParisAttacks.can only pray for peace. I hope justice will be served.”

Filmmaker Karan Johar slammed the attaks, saying, "It's just horrific... My heartfelt prayers for the families who have lost their loved ones....devastating...."

"No words can offer condolences or put a shame to the cowards who engineered such a monstrous attack #PrayForParis #PrayforPeace," actress Yami Gautam said.

Actress Sonam Kapoor tweeted, "This makes me so sad. Je t'aime Paris. #prayforparis."

Pakistani actor Ali Zafar wrote, "#PrayForParis #PrayForPeace. No words.

Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "Shocked & saddened to hear about terror attacks in Paris. Prayers with the families of the victims."

Ileana D'Cruz expressed her feelings by tweeting, "Such terrible terrible news about Paris! praying for the families...what do people expect to gain with this kind of violence! #heartbreaking #prayforparis."

"Deeply sad to see what happened in #Paris the city which is a symbol of love &beauty has been turned into a cauldron of hate #Prayers4Paris," tweeted Vivek Oberoi.

Richa Chadha: Disturbing news from Paris. Prayers for the deceased. Hoping all friends are safe. And hoping this vicious cycle of violence ends. #peace

Madhur Bhandarkar wrote, "Deeply saddened with the Paris terror attack & loss of innocent lives My thoughts & prayers 2 families & friends of everyone affected."

"This should not trigger you to breed intolerance. This should give you the impetus to breed humanity. #PrayForParis," Ayushmann Khurrana wrote.

"Terrible terrible news about Paris. My heart sinks at the incomprehensible violence. When will this end?" tweeted Shabana Azmi.

Manoj Bajpayee wrote, "Dastardly barbaric act of terrorism in Paris. No word to condemn it will be enough.prayers to the families who lost their loved ones.so sad."

"Heartbroken about Paris. The scary reality is how this too will be buried under something worse that may happen soon elsewhere. So so sad," expressed Nimrat Kaur.

Raveena Tandon tweeted, "Numb...Hope tv channels don't get close/reveal sensitive info as in 26/11,gave the handlers advantage to inform terrorists #ParisShooting Sad,horrifying, tragic ... But now this is happening so very often globally that the only reaction is numbness.. God give them strength."

Javed Akhtar wrote, "No words in any dictionary of the world are powerful enough to condemn the heinous barbaric and the most ugly terrorist massacre in Paris."

"Shocking!!! My prayers and condolences to all families of  lives lost in the #ParisAttacks," tweeted Ronit Roy.

"Looking at the news on the #terrorattacks in #Paris fills me up with anger at this horrible act of #cowardice. Reminds of the Mumbai attacks," expressed Preity Zinta.

Jackky Bhagnani wrote on Twitter, "Horrific what's happening in #Paris. Tragic. Dastardly attack by cowards. Praying."