New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was taken into custody by Pakistani Army, has returned back to India on Friday (March 1). Abhinandan was safely escorted to the Wagah-Attari border after  he was captured by Pakistan after his MiG-21 Bison crashed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Leading Bollywood celebs including Ajay Devgn, Taapsee Pannu, Anil Kapoor,  Randeep Hooda have welcomed the Wing Commander, calling him a true fighter.


‘’Welcoming home a true fighter, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman,’’ Ajay Devgn tweeted.


Alia Bhatt, who has set the box office on fire with 'Gully Boy', wrote, ''Our hero is home. #Abhinandan.''


Anushka Sharma called Abhinandan 'a true hero'.


Anil Kapoor wrote, ''India unites to welcome the braveheart back to his homeland! With pride in our hearts & a smile on our faces, #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan!''


bhishek Bachchan also welcomed Abhinandan, calling him a hero.


Taapsee Pannu, who will be next seen in 'Badla', expressed her relief over Abhinandan's release.


R Madhavan wrote, ''Thank you God. He is back to his homeland and family. #AbhinandanVarthaman


Shahid Kapoor wrote, ''What a blessed visual to see our hero come back home. #Jaihind.''


Director Madhur Bhandarkar said that the nation is proud of Abhinandan's valour and strength and his heroics will be a tale to tell for the upcoming generations


Swara Bhaskar wrote, ''HE’S BACK!!!!!!!!!!! Our brave hero #AbhinanadanVarthaman is home!!!! Steps onto Indian soil! Welcome home sir! #JaiHind.''


'Total Dhamaal' producer Anand Pandit said, "Welcome back Braveheart Wing Commander Abhinandan. You are a national hero and our pride. Your bravery knows no bounds and we stand today as a nation in debt to your valour. Jai Hind"

"Wing Commander Abhinandan is a shining example of the courage our forces have displayed since our Independence. His calmness when captured, his dignity under enemy tactics will be remembered by the nation. Jai Hind,"  Omung Kumar said.

Randeep Hooda wrote, ''Happy and relieved to have our pilot brother back  the plight of our people stuck across the border has not been that great .. #WelcomeHomeAbhinandan.''


Vivek also welcomed Abhinandan and applauded him for his daring spirit. Check out his tweet!


Watch this space for more updates!