Celebrities send Japan Twitter support

Celebrities have taken to the microblogging site Twitter to share their sentiments on the recent earthquake.

KARACHI:

Celebrities have taken to the microblogging site Twitter to share their sentiments on the recent 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the northeastern coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, taking about 1,000 lives. Over 300 homes were swept away by the quake-triggered tsunami in the region.

Stars from across the world are sympathising with the victims of the disaster. Others are suggesting ways to make donations and still others, who are currently around critical locations, are informing their fans of their safety.

Though many expressed concern, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted multiple times about the disaster. “The horror of the devastation in Japan … our prayers for those who suffer. May it bring them some comfort and healing,” Bachchan first tweeted after the news broke across the media. “Terrible visuals on TV from Japan. The belligerence of nature is unpredictable and unimaginable. Thoughts and prayers with all,” he further tweeted. “Beyond the horror of the quake in Japan, one just does not feel like writing anything else … almost feels impudent in doing so,” he went on. Bachchan continued expressing his pain for the Japanese until he changed the topic to the cricket world cup as Bangladesh’s unexpected victory brought something else to talk about.

On a lighter side, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Khan, who earlier changed her last name to Goldsmith owing to the constant criticism, is back to her former Twitter handle @Jemima_Khan.

The Express Tribune brings some latest tweets from celebrities across the world.

Ali Azmat

Brace yourself, Japan, you have been through worse before. Rise again. Prayers.

Leonardo DiCaprio

My thoughts are with the people of Japan. Hoping for the best as they recover from this tragic event.

Mahesh Bhatt

The tsunami images pouring into our homes show how irrelevant man is.

Hillary Duff

There are no words. The earthquake in Japan is devastating! Let’s pray hard for these people and be grateful for every minute.

Adam Lambert

My thoughts and energy are towards Japan.

Salman Ahmad

For all our friends in Japan and beyond hit by this devastating earthquake and tsunami, we send our love and respect.

Asha Bhosle

I’m safe. There were tsunami warnings for New Zealand but they seem to be dying down here in Auckland.

Taylor Swift

I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurt.

Atiqa Odho

Praying for the people of Japan.

Amitabh Bachchan

Up and off to work! Still living with the devastation in Japan. Hope that calm returns soon to the area. Prayers.

Bipasha Basu

One of the worst calamities has hit Japan. May the departed souls rest in peace. God bless the world.

Neil Nitin Mukesh

Prayers for all in Japan. Heard about the earthquake and tsunami.

Conan O’Brien

Japan needs our help. Donate to Redcross disaster relief.

Omran Shafique

For all my Japanese brothers and sisters, stay safe.

Ben Stiller

Sending good thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 14^th, 2011.

Correction: March 14, 2011

Due to a reporting error, an earlier version of this article included a tweet that was not from Shahrukh Khan's verified account. The tweet has been removed.