Anushka and Virat ended days of suspense and media speculation about their wedding plans by getting married in a private ceremony. It was attended by close family members and friends, at a resort in Tuscany, Italy.
Bachchan wished the newly married couple "togetherness always".
"Anushka and Virat, love and wishes for this auspicious day... Togetherness always!" he tweeted.
It was in Shah Rukh's "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" that Anushka made her Bollywood debut. The film released exactly on this date (December 12), in 2008.
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Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wrote, "Congratulations and best wishes to the just married Virat and Anushka. You both look wonderful together."
Tennis player Sania Mirza also tweeted, "Congratulations you two. You look lovely and so so happy. Wish you all the happiness in the world."
The bride looked resplendent in a pink Sabyasachi wedding lehenga, while the groom looked dapper in a colour-coordinated sherwani from the same designer.
"This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey," they said in identical tweets.
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed Sharma in his last venture "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" tweeted, "Huge congratulations and tons of love to Anushka and Virat. Beautiful couple and I wish them and their loved ones the best years ahead."
Kajol wrote, "Best of luck Virat and Anushka. Good wishes galore... Your combo I'm sure will work beautifully."
Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "Big Congratulations to Anushka and Virat! Your union is what fairy tales are made of. Wish you both every happiness that you ever wanted. Much love always!"
Sonam Kapoor wrote, "Congratulations! You guys make an amazingly beautiful couple!" While Riteish Deshmukh quipped, "From now onwards Virat will happily be the vice captain at home. Hail the new captain Anushka. Once again wish you a happy married life."
Among the younger stars, wishes to Anushka and Virat came from several actors including Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra.
Sidharth wrote, "Best wishes and love to the newly weds Anushka and Virat. Congratulations guys Happy married life."
Varun, who will soon start working with Anushka on "Sui Dhaaga", tweeted, "Congratulations Virat and Anushka. Wish you all the happiness on your beautiful journey together."
Alia said, "Congratulations Anushka and Virat! Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world!"
Shraddha Kapoor wrote, "Congratulations Anushka and Virat! Wish you guys unlimited laughter, amazing memories and a lifetime of togetherness!"
Arjun Kapoor said, "Rab ne bana di Jodi! The line that holds importance in your personal and professional life! So happy for Anushka and Virat. Genuinely two of the nicest people I know fully deserving of this happiness today and forever."
Huma Qureshi tweeted, "So happy for you both !! Wishing you a lifetime of joy togetherness love Virat and Anushka.
Actor Abhishek Bachchan said, "Many congratulations to Anushka and Virat on their wedding. God bless and welcome to the club!"
Anushka and Virat, who were married with Hindu wedding rituals, will host a reception in New Delhi on December 21 followed by another bash in Mumbai for their industry friends and cricketers on December 26.
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