Chin up, boys: B-Town stars unite in support despite India's loss in World Cup 2023 final

From Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan, stars rally behind Team India with messages of pride and encouragement

The roar of the crowd faded into a bittersweet symphony as Australia clinched victory in the World Cup 2023 final against India. Yet, amidst the echoes of disappointment, Bollywood's luminaries stepped forward, their voices echoing unwavering support and pride for Team India's spirited journey.

Shah Rukh Khan, a familiar face in the stands alongside his family, took to social media with heartfelt words for the Men in Blue. He encapsulated the sentiment, acknowledging the team's resilience and tenacity, stating, "The way the Indian team has played this whole tournament is a matter of honour and they showed great spirit and tenacity." Khan expressed gratitude to the team, adding, "Thank u Team India for making us so proud of our sporting legacy in cricket."

The way the Indian team has played this whole tournament is a matter of honour and they showed great spirit and tenacity. It’s a sport and there are always a bad day or two. Unfortunately it happened today….but thank u Team India for making us so proud of our sporting legacy in…

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 19, 2023

Amitabh Bachchan, through his reflective prose, offered solace to the team, emphasizing that the result was not a measure of their talent. In a reassuring tweet, he praised Team India, stating, "Team India, last night’s result is not, in any way, a reflection of your talent, capability, and standing, proud of you. Better things will happen, keep at it."

T 4836 - Team India .. last night’s result is not, in anyway, a reflection of your talent , capability and standing .. proud of you .. better things will happen .. keep at it .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 20, 2023

Ranveer Singh, known for his fervour both on and off-screen, encapsulated the essence of sportsmanship in a poignant Instagram Story. "Some highs, some lows. Some good days, some bad days. That's sport. That's life," he mused, rallying support for the team's unwavering dedication.

Mahesh Babu, Vicky Kaushal, and Rakul Preet, among others, joined the chorus of encouragement. Babu lauded Team India's outstanding performance throughout the tournament, emphasizing pride in their relentless effort. Kaushal hailed the team's resilience, stating, "Still the best team out there," expressing everlasting pride in their grit and character.

Commendable effort, TEAM INDIA! While today’s final match didn't go our way, your outstanding performance throughout the tournament made all of us extremely proud. Love and respect always 🇮🇳💙 #ProudIndian #CWC23

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) November 19, 2023

Sania Mirza said, “Sports does not always have fairytale endings. The ‘almost perfect world cup’ was not to be but so much to be proud of our team and boys. Each one of you is truly amazing. Congratulations to Australia, you were a better team today”.

Sport doesn’t always have fairytale endings 😔 The ‘almost perfect World Cup ‘ wasn’t to be .. but so much to be proud of our team and boys 🇮🇳 each one of you are truly amazing 🙏🏽
Congratulations to Australia , you were the better team today .@BCCI

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) November 19, 2023

Alia Bhatt praised the team saying, “Our hearts are forever won. Well played team India. We hold our heads up high” while Deepika Padukone posted a flag of India.

Sidharth Malhotra appreciated the team in following words, “Win or lose, it’s always ‘India India’ for us! Keep going stronger, and congratulations on an outstanding tournament.”

Win or lose, it's always "India India" for us! #TeamIndia, keep going stronger, and congratulations on an outstanding tournament! 🇮🇳💪#CWC2023Final pic.twitter.com/NMmdpoumwe

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) November 20, 2023

In unity, Bollywood's constellation of stars stood by Team India, acknowledging the bitter taste of defeat but emphasizing the brilliance of their effort. Rakul Preet, encapsulating the sentiment, commended the Men in Blue, stating, "A tough day for us but hats off to our Men in Blue. You played your best and we stand by you always!"

As the cheers quieted and the World Cup found a new home, these voices of support echoed a sentiment beyond victory or loss—a testament to the enduring spirit of sportsmanship and unwavering support for Team India's journey.

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