B-Town wishes Saina Nehwal speedy recovery

Mumbai: Hindi film fraternity members have wished London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal speedy recovery after the 26-year-old underwent surgery for her troublesome right knee on Saturday.

Saina, who bowed out of the Rio Olympics after the first round, has been battling a knee problem. She was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on Thursday and later shifted to a hospital here.

While megastar Amitabh Bachchan prayed for “success of the surgery", filmmaker Karan Johar cheered Saina as a "figher”.

Here's what the celebrities had to say: 

Amitabh Bachchan: We pray for the success of the surgery tomorrow. All shall be well. God is Great!

Karan Johar: Stay strong and Godspeed! You are a fighter and a solid talent! Sending you lots of love and healing.

Riteish Deshmukh: Best wishes and speedy recovery.

Sonakshi Sinha: Get well soon champ!

Atul Kasbekar: Good luck Saina and get well, see you faster fitter and stronger on the court soon.

Dia Mirza: You will be fighting fight soon champ. Our love and prayers are with you.

Suniel Shetty: My prayers with you champion! Get well soon and set the court on fire. 

Sunil Grover: Wish you a quick recovery champion!! You are my favourite. May you be back with a bang soon.

Shubha Mudgal : Join all your fans in praying for your speedy recovery. Take care.