Big B, Aamir, Akshay & other Bollywood stars congratulate Vinesh Phogat for winning Gold at Asian Games 2018

From megastar Amitabh Bachchan to Mr perfectionist Aamir Khan, stars have come in unison to laud wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who bagged a gold medal in women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling category at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games. The 23-year-old thrashed her Japanese opponent Yuki Irie to become the first female gold medal winner at the Asiad. Big B took to Twitter to congratulate Phogat and said she has made everyone proud.

T 2906 - Wrestler #VineshPhogat wins gold in the women's 50 kg category. She is the first female athlete from India to win gold at #AsianGames2018. जय हिंद !!!???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? हमें गर्व है भारत की महिलाओं पर , और आज विनेश ने हमारा सर ऊँचा कर दिया ! pic.twitter.com/Gd7rPPzYZl

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 20, 2018

On the other hand, Aamir praised Vinesh by reiterating his famous dialogue from 'Dangal', a film based on the Phogat family. He wrote, "Congratulations Vinesh for winning the Gold in the Asian Games. We are all so proud of you. Love, Aamir and the team of Dangal. Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hai ke!"

Congratulations Vinesh for winning the Gold in the Asian Games. We are all so proud of you. Love, Aamir and the team of Dangal. Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hai ke!

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) August 20, 2018

Here's what the other celebs posted: Akshay Kumar: Congratulations Golden Girl, @Phogat_Vinesh for creating history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games! More power to you

Congratulations Golden Girl, @Phogat_Vinesh for creating history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games! More power to you ????????

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 20, 2018

Varun Dhawan: Congratulations Vinesh felt great pride watching you receive your gold medal. Truly #madeinindia #AsianGame2018.

Congratulations Vinesh felt great pride watching you receive your gold medal. Truly #madeinindia #AsianGame2018. Sorry for the earlier typo I write my own tweets

— Varun MAUJI Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) August 20, 2018

Preity Zinta: Congratulations to Wrestler @Phogat_Vinesh for winning a gold medal at the #AsianGames2018 #50KgFreestyle #VineshPhogat

Congratulations to Wrestler @Phogat_Vinesh for winning a gold medal at the #AsianGames2018 #50KgFreestyle #VineshPhogat ???????? pic.twitter.com/xTj0zj6mZc

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) August 20, 2018

Farhan Akhtar: Congratulations to #VineshPhogat for striking Gold in women's wresting. #AsianGame2018

Congratulations to #VineshPhogat for striking Gold in women’s wresting. ???????????? #AsianGame2018

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 20, 2018

Anupam Kher:

जय हो।???????????????????? @Phogat_Vinesh https://t.co/kE3eBSuJhr

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 20, 2018