See: Bollywood stars from Amitabh Bachchan to Alia Bhatt rally firmly behind Team India after World Cup loss

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to social media and wrote an appreciation message for the Indian cricket team. He said: NO NO NO .. TEAM INDIA .. not OFF yet .. you are our pride .. you are the heart where the hand rests .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳.” He added: Team India .. last night’s result is not, in any way, a reflection of your talent , capability and standing .. proud of you .. better things will happen .. keep at it … your talent, capability and standing are beyond all that ... it is supreme ... the results of the 10 you played exhibited that. .. you are a feared team ... just see how many ex Champions and Winners you devastated in this WC ... you are the BEST ... and shall remain so ... #TeamIndia #RohitSharma.”

Amid the emotional moment, a picture surfaced on social media in which actor Anushka Sharma could be seen consoling husband and cricketer Virat Kohli with a warm hug after team India's loss. Soon after the picture was shared on social media, it went viral and fans posted their heartfelt messages.

Taking to X, Shah Rukh Khan wrote: “The way the Indian team has played this whole tournament is a matter of honour and they showed great spirit and tenacity…. It’s a sport and there are always a bad day or two. Unfortunately, it happened today….but thank u, Team India, for making us so proud of our sporting legacy in cricket… u bring too much cheer to the whole of India. Love and respect. You make us one proud Nation,” added the ‘Chak De’ actor.

Ranveer Singh, along with his star wife Deepika Padukone, was also present at the stadium to cheer the men in blue. Singh shared an appreciation note for them, saying "let’s applaud our boys for giving it their all." Taking to Instagram Stories, Singh wrote: “Some highs, some lows. Some good days, some bad days. Some wins, some losses. That's sport. That's life. We are all gutted, but let's applaud our boys for giving it their all.”

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Vicky Kaushal shared a black-and-white reel video in which he is working out in the gym. He captioned the post: “Kal dil toota aaj shareer... but all we got to do is # BadhteChalo! Leg Day.” (Yesterday, my heart was broken, today, my body). In an earlier post, he shared a picture of Indian cricket team and said: “Still the best team out there. The skill and character, grit and grace shown by #TeamIndia in this CWC has been phenomenal. Forever proud of you guys! INDIA... INDIA!!!”

Suniel Shetty actor took to X and shared a long note, along with a picture of the Indian squad. He wrote: “Congratulations to Australia on their World Cup Final victory! One bad day for #MyTeamIndia. So let’s not lose sight of the absolute force this #TeamIndia has been throughout the tournament, winning 10 matches on the trot.” He added: “Truly a world-class team with outstanding performances from batsmen and bowlers alike. I am truly proud of the effort, determination, and sportsmanship displayed. Heads held high, always.”

Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia Bhatt shared a picture of team India and wrote: “Our hearts are forever WON! Well played, team India. We hold our heads up high.”

Kareena Kapoor shared a photo of Indian team on Instagram Stories and said: “Only LOVE and RESPECT, Team INDIA, tuff battle but well played @indiancricketteam.”

Taking to Instagram, Sidharth Malhotra shared a picture on his stories which he captioned, "Win or lose, it's always "India India" for us! keep going stronger and congratulations on an outstanding tournament. #CWC2023Final."

Abhishek Bachchan also posted for Team India”: He wrote: “A tough loss after a valiant effort. Commendable performance by the men in blue throughout. Hold your heads high and thank you for the journey.”