Salman Khan Blackbuck Poaching Case Verdict: Bollywood Celebs React, ‘Salman Khan Paying The Price For Being A Star’

Salman Khan sentenced to five year jail term, will appeal for bail in Jodhpur sessions court tomorrow

In a major setback to Salman Khan, the Jodhpur Court has convicted the actor in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in jail. The actor is being taken to the Jodhpur Central Jail and the while his legal team progresses with the bail process, he only has time until tomorrow, otherwise will have to spend the weekend behind bars and only come out on Monday. The others involved in the case, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre, accused for abetting the crime, have been set free.

Salman was accompanied by his sisters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma at the hearing and while they were stressed when the their brother got convicted, the jail term hasn’t been any less than a shock. Celebs who have been divided about the verdict in the Salman Khan case. While some came in support of the star, some lauded the court for taking a bold decision against a mighty superstar. His Race 3 director Remo D’Souza had been hoping that the actor would finally get a closure from the case, but we are sure he will be disappointed as according to trade, his film will be the most affected due to Salman’s absence. ALSO READ: Salman Khan Black Buck Poaching Case: Actor Gets 5 Year Jail Term; Eid Release Race 3 to Be Affected in a Big Way, Say Trade Analysts

Here is how Bollywood and TV celebrities reacted to Salman Khan’s conviction and jail term in the blackbuck poaching case:

The law takes its course. Can’t argue it. But at this point in time I just feel helpless and my heart goes out to @BeingSalmanKhan and his family. Reason, cause the last thing @BeingSalmanKhan is, is a criminal.I feel this is too harsh. I do hope he gets the relief he deserves.

— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) April 5, 2018

Speaking at an event, Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde said, “These cases are small things in life, there are many other things. People like him, who is a really great person, should be away from all these things, these are really useless things. I wish everything gets over for him soon.”

I am extremely shocked to hear @BeingSalmanKhan being convicted by session court but also having full trust in indian judiciary which has many other doors to appeal for final justice whatsoever. Since He is most loved person by industry N people for his human reasons too.

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) April 5, 2018

Sameer Soni, husband of actress Neelam, one of the accused who was acquitted, said, “I am happy for Neelam. But I am disappointed for Salman Khan. I don’t know why he is being singled out. I think he is paying the price for being a star.”

Sona Mohapatra took at the whole case and conviction in the meanest way possible:

So, what new inane defence will Madhu Kishwar sprout now? Nafisa Ali? RJ Rishi Kannan? Will daddy say sorry on his behalf? What will the suck ups in the industry do? When’s bail? When’s the next block buster release? Dabangg’concert’ tour dates? Big Boss? Charity drives?

— SONA (@sonamohapatra) April 5, 2018

Salman Khan reaches Central Jail, Jodhpur

Visuals of #SalmanKhan at Jodhpur Central Jail. #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/Q3NbMqkxhk

— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2018

Ex Bigg Boss contestants Manveer Gurjar and Kamya Punjabi came out strong, highlighting how Salman got jail term in this case, but how murderers and rape victims move freely in the country

वाह रे क़ानून! Rape और Murder के Victims चक्कर पर चक्कर लगाते रहते है उनका कोई Insaaf नहीं। एक आदमी @BeingSalmanKhan जो कितनी Charity और Proper टैक्स भरता है। उसको 20 साल पहले Incident के लिये फँसा रखा है! #IStandWithSalmanKhan #BlackBuckPoachingCase

— Manveer Gurjar (@imanveergurjar) April 5, 2018

Ek jaanwar ka shikaar aur 20saal tak case!!! Ek insaan ki jaan chali gayi aur 2 saal tak trail bhi shuru nahi hua.. maa baap court aur police station ke chakkar kaat rahe hai.. insaaf chahiye unhe hahahahaha pagal hai bechare!!! #ISTANDWITHSALMAN #STILLFIGHTINGFORPRATYUSHA

— Kamya Punjabi (@iamkamyapunjabi) April 5, 2018

Twitter par lecture dena bahot aasaan hai,jao court ke chakkar kaato,lado apne bachhe ke liye tab aakar baat karna!Bhagwan naa kare aapke saath kabhi aisa ho, jis par guzarti hai woh hi jaanta hai! Issiliye jitni gaali deni hai mujhe dete raho, naa main badlungi aur naa rukungi!

— Kamya Punjabi (@iamkamyapunjabi) April 5, 2018

Jaya Bachchan feels bad:

I feel bad. He should be given relief. He has done a lot of humanitarian work: Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP on #SalmanKhan #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/VUEM0RIweE

— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2018

Alok Nath: I am sure Salman Khan will appeal in a higher court

Actor Alok Nath speaks to TIMES NOW after Salman Khan was convicted to 5-years imprisonment in the Black Buck Poaching Case #JailForSalman pic.twitter.com/IamHqQzxsz

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 5, 2018

Vivek Agnihotri: Huge loss for the film industry

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri speaks to TIMES NOW after Salman Khan was sentenced to 5-year imprisonment in the Black Buck Poaching Case #JailForSalman pic.twitter.com/h2WyGi9XGb

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 5, 2018

Earlier, ahead of the verdict, Rani Mukerji had said during the success interviews of Hichki, “I always say this, my love will always be with him.”

As per recent reports, hearing in the bail application of Salman Khan – BlackBuck Poaching Case will take place tomorrow in Jodhpur Session Court. Till then, fans can still have a ray of hope.