India is celebrating a moment of pure sporting glory as the Indian women’s cricket team clinched its first-ever ICC World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. The emotional victory has sent waves of pride across the nation — and Bollywood’s biggest stars are joining the celebrations, hailing the women in blue for creating history.
Bollywood Stars React: “Proud of Our Women in Blue”
From Amitabh Bachchan to Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol, and Anushka Sharma, the film industry poured in heartfelt tributes for the champions.
Big B, known for his passion for Indian sports, took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote,
“Jeet gaye (we won)… India Women Cricket .. WORLD CHAMPIONS!! So much pride you have brought for us all. CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS (sic).”
Kareena Kapoor expressed her joy on Instagram, writing, “Still crying tears of joy,” while Kajol posted, “Proud of our women in blue,” celebrating the team’s phenomenal success.
Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra & Kiara Advani Cheer Loudest
Anushka Sharma, herself married to cricketer Virat Kohli, called the win “a momentous achievement,” adding,
“You champions!! SUCH a momentous achievement.”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas congratulated the players, posting, “Congratulations to our champions #TeamIndia.”
Meanwhile, Kiara Advani shared a story of the winning moment, writing,
“Our Champions!!! You did it. What an incredible moment! You have created history. Congratulations to our Women in Blue.”
More Celebs Join the Celebration
From Sidharth Malhotra to Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, and Shraddha Kapoor, the congratulatory messages didn’t stop pouring in.
Sidharth wrote,
“Historic team, unforgettable victory! Congratulations #TeamIndia, you made us proud. True world champions indeed.”
Vicky Kaushal kept it simple yet powerful — “World Champions,” he wrote.
Kartik Aaryan shared an emotional message, saying,
“World Champions. So, so proud! My college ground… and our girls creating history on it! You made every heart swell with pride.”
Shraddha Kapoor compared the moment to India’s legendary 1983 World Cup win, writing,
“For decades sirf parents se sunte thhe what 1983 felt like. Humein humara yeh wala moment dene ke liye, thank you girls. This is for generations.”
More Love From Bollywood
The jubilation continued across social media as more stars added their voices:
- Rashmika Mandanna shared, “This team… this energy… this moment.”
- Shahid Kapoor posted, “The image says it all. Indiaaaa India.”
- Triptii Dimri wrote a heartfelt note:
“The girls will be more inspired today to dream big. They showed us that true power lies in lifting one another. Anything is possible if you dare to dream big.” - Pooja Hegde wrote, “Historic. A proud day for India. Well played.”
- Varun Dhawan summed it up beautifully: “Our heroes. Proud Indian, proud cricket fan.”
A Win That Redefines Indian Sports
The women’s team’s triumph has become a defining moment in India’s sporting history. Their 52-run win against South Africa marks not just a victory, but the rise of a new era in Indian cricket — one powered by determination, teamwork, and national pride.
