'Nation’s Superstar' Mirabai Chanu’s Favourite Superstar Salman Khan Is Proud Of Her Big Win At Tokyo Olympics, Compliments Her ‘Aap To Asli Dabangg Nikli’

National weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu made India proud by winning a medal on the first day of the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday. The 26-year old bagged the silver medal in the women’s 49-kg category, opening India’s medal account in the mega-sports fest in Tokyo, which was deferred by a year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak globally last year.

Salman Khan, an ardent sports lover, congratulated Chanu on Twitter, saying, “Congratulations @mirabai_chanu on becoming a nation’s superstar today! You made us proud & how!! Aap too asli dabangg nikli! #Tokyo #TeamIndia”

While several celebrities have celebrated Chanu’s medal win on various social media platforms, what makes the superstar’s post special is that he is Chanu's favourite hero.

When asked about her favourite actor in one of her earlier interviews, Chanu named Salman and was quoted as saying, “Salman Khan mujhe bahot hi pasand hai. Unki body structure, sab pasand hai.”

The entire Bollywood celebrated Mirabai Chanu's big win on Saturday and showered her with praises. The list includes Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Anil Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Abhishek Bachchan, and Taapsee Pannu among others.