Abhishek Bachchan, Ananya Panday lead Bollywood in extending wishes on International Nurses Day

Bollywood actors Shilpa Shetty, Madhuri Dixit, Shraddha Kapoor and Ananya Panday led industry in extending wishes on the International Nurses Day on Tuesday. The day becomes even more special given that we are in the middle of a fight against the coronavirus pandemic and healthcare workers are on the front line.International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 on the birth anniversary of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.Ananya Panday expressed her gratitude and tweeted, “To the pillars of the medical fraternity, who stand by doctors & our families through some of the toughest times. This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate and commend your spirit, determination & compassion.”Also read: Krishna Shroff’s boyfriend Eban Hyams reveals marriage is ‘on the cards’, gets possessive when fan calls her ‘hottest woman’

To the pillars of the medical fraternity, who stand by doctors & our families through some of the toughest times.This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate and commend your spirit, determination & compassion.— Ananya Panday (@ananyapandayy) May 12, 2020

Madhuri Dixit wrote: “Along with all the other frontline workers & the entire healthcare community, we’re grateful to the nurses who’re putting their lives at risk to nurse the world back to health. We should value their efforts & be thankful for everything they’re doing for us.”Shraddha Kapoor also tweeted, “Big RESPECT, for the sincerity towards your service. Big SALUTE, for your selfless toil in these challenging times. Big THANK YOU, for the sacrifices you make for our safety. You are, our Angels in disguise. Happy #InternationalNursesDay.” She also posted the message in Hindi in a separate tweet.

Big RESPECT, for the sincerity towards your service.Big SALUTE, for your selfless toil in these challenging times.Big THANK YOU, for the sacrifices you make for our safety.You are, our Angels in disguise.Happy #InternationalNursesDay ✨????— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) May 12, 2020

Kajol wrote, “Behind that mask is a hero, who is saving the world in silence. Thank you to all those heroes, thank you to the nurses. #InternationalNursesDay.”

Behind that mask is a hero, who is saving the world in silence. Thank you to all those heroes, thank you to the nurses.#InternationalNursesDay

— Kajol (@itsKajolD) May 12, 2020

“So many lives have been saved because of the selfless work that our nurses and the healthcare professionals are doing. Can’t thank them enough for putting their lives at risk to save the lives of others. #InternationalNursesDay,” Sanjay Dutt wrote.

So many lives have been saved because of the selfless work that our nurses and the healthcare professionals are doing. Can't thank them enough for putting their lives at risk to save the lives of others. #InternationalNursesDay— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) May 12, 2020

Actor Abhishek Bachchan posted a picture showcasing the various responsibilities of a nurse and wrote, “Respect and gratitude! Thank you heroes. #InternationalNursesDay.”

Respect and gratitude! Thank you heroes. #InternationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/rvjsTDlMaZ— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) May 12, 2020

Dia Mirza shared a video with clips of several nurses from across the country introducing themselves and wrote, “Today we celebrate the nurses in healthcare systems across the globe that lead the fight every single day. As they risk themselves to save lives, you too can help them by Staying Home & Keeping Them Safe!”See founder of we wishesFollow @htshowbiz for more