B-Town Superstar Salman Khan was awarded imprisonment for a period of 5 years in 2002 hit-and-run case. Here are the reactions of celebs before and after the verdict was announced.

Hema Malini: My sympathies with Salman, will pray for lesser sentence

Hansika: Heartbreaking #SalmanVerdict . Speechless ! immense respect for @BeingSalmanKhan

Dia Mirza: He is the man that saved my Mothers life. That I will never forget. #SalmanKhan

Parineeti Chopra: Hurts to think of what could happen. We will always be with you. Hope the judge sees the beauty of a human being that Salman Khan is.

Esha Deol: Prayers for Salman n his family. Tough times. Compensation should be given to the victims family. Sad to hear their point of view.

Varun Dhawan: I won't comment on the courts judgement. But salman Bhai has the biggest heart and is the most helpful person in this industry

Arjun Kapoor: Cant wrap my head around what's happening,scary how fickle life is,hope n pray he emerges stronger like he has in the past @BeingSalmanKhan

Riteish Deshmukh: Not commenting on courts verdict- but my heart goes out 2 @BeingSalmanKhan :large hearted & 1 of d finest people I hv met in this industry.

Mika Singh: I stand for the man who stands for everyone .. Always respect you big brother @BeingSalmanKhan your fans R with you

Ankita Sharma: I am praying for Salman Khan since last night and I hope everything is fine. He is not the devil, he is the angel.

Preity Zinta, Sonakshi Sinha and Sangeeta Bijlani rushed to Salman Khan's residence Galaxy Apartments.