The 31-year-old Olympic bronze medallist grew in stature last night by outslugging China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a close bout to annex the retain the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight and win WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title.
"Tough match this,but congrats @boxervijender .Enjoyed Hakka Noodles while watching ur fight & you made Chinese Hakka Bakka," Sehwag wrote on his twitter handle.
Sehwag's former India teammate Harbhajan Singh congratulated the Beijing Games medallist.
Vijender won a thrilling 10-round bout by one of the closest unanimous decisions 96-93 95-94 95-94 to maintain his unbeaten streak at the professional boxing.
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Veteran actor Bachchan was pleased that the Indian won after a tough fight.
"Vijendra beats China opponent to keep his title !! A slug fest but WE won ! Congratulations !," Bachchan said.
Not to be left behind was yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
"Congratulations to @boxervijender for the great win. Chinese met a grand defeat in Mumbai and same will happen in Doklam," Ramdev tweeted.
Meanwhile cricketer Mohammad Kaif wrote, "Congratulations @boxervijender on yet another victory. Looked like the best match of your pro-boxing career. Superbly done.