Rajinikanth greets fans outside his residence on Diwali

Veteran actor Rajinikanth stepped outside his residence to greet and wish his fans on auspicious day of Diwali on Sunday. Thousands of fans flooded streets early morning just to catch a glimpse of 'Thailaiva' star. Dressed in a white shirt and dhoti, actor-turned-politician wished fans by waving at m. '2.0' actor, while wishing on auspicious occasion, said, "I extend my Diwali wishes to all."

Rajinikanth prays for 'safe return' of Sujith

Rajinikanth extended his wishes while praying for "safe return" of two-year-old Sujith,  who has been stuck in a borewell in Trichy from last couple of days. He said, "I also pray wholeheartedly for safe return of Sujith. Though various machines are trying to rescue him, precautionary measures should have been taken." He requested  government to take necessary measures for safety of children and added, "re should be a precautionary measure on kids. Even parents also need to be alert. government and officials are working well...we need to concentrate on all (development of techlogy) and improve."

Amitabh Bachchan greets fans

On occasion of Diwali, Bollywood celebrities thronged social media on Sunday while extending out Diwali wishes to ir fans and followers across world. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wished everyone with mochrome throwback pictures with Jaya Bachchan and daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda lighting 'Phuljhadi'. "Diwali greetings to all .. peace prosperity and fulfilment," he said.

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Veteran actor, Rishi Kapoor also wished fans on a special day."Wishing you a very Happy Diwali", he wrote in Hindi. 

'Leila' star Huma Qureshi also wished friends and fans Happy Diwali. "Happy Diwali doston !! Khoob Pyaar", she wrote. Maj Bajpai also extended his wishes on Twitter. He wrote, "HAPPY DIWALI!!!!!" Sunny Deol also wished his fans and followers a Happy Diwali. "Wishing you and your family, a very Happy Diwali", Deol wrote. 

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(With ANI inputs)