Film industry, sports fraternity salute ISRO

Virat Kohli "There's nothing like failure in science, we experiment & we gain. Massive respect for the scientists at ISRO who worked relentlessly over days & nights. The nation is proud of you, Jai Hind!."

Gautam Gambhir "It's only a failure if we don't learn from our setbacks. We will come back stronger! I salute the great spirit of team ISRO for making a billion Indians dream together, as one. The best is definitely yet to come."

Virender Sehwag The dreams remain unfulfilled but the spirit remains intact. We will be successful.

Rishabh Pant "There is no such thing as failure. Only upwards and onwards from here. We are proud of you ISRO, we salute your hardwork and dedication in serving the nation," India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan "We are proud of you team ISRO for your ultimate hard work, you have not lost, you have gotten us further. Keep the dream alive."

Geeta Phogat "The boat doesn't cross the sea fearing the waves. Those who try are never defeated. Entire India is proud of ISRO." Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt "We are proud of our scientists and are confident that they will definitely get success in their next attempt. Jai Hind."

Sometimes we don't land or arrive at the destination we want to. The important thing is we took off and had the Hope and Belief we can. Our current situation is never and not our final destination. That always comes in time and belief! Proud of #ISRO" Shah Rukh tweeted.

"Pride never did face defeat... Our pride , Our victory... Proud of you ISRO," tweeted Amitabh. Kamal Hassan said Chandrayaan-2 mission does not "tantamount to failure" and added that country will soon succeed in its endeavours to reach Moon. "In Research and Development, there will be a learning curve.

This is that precious learning moment. We will soon be on the Moon, Thanks to #ISRO. The Nation believes and applauds ISRO," he posted. Akshay Kumar said that in science, success is not always guaranteed but one should keep moving ahead. "There's no science without experiment... Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we learn.

Salute to the brilliant minds of @isro, we are proud and confident #Chandrayaan2 will make way for #Chandrayaan3 soon. We will rise again," he tweeted. Filmmaker Karan Johar said, "Salute and applaud the incredible endeavours of @isro !!!! So proud of everything they continue to do... So proud to be part of a nation that has the most genius minds..."

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar tweeted, "Only the connection is broken, not the resolve, the courage is still high. I am sure that we will surely get success. @isro We are proud of our scientists. Just move on…"

Actor Taapsee Pannu hailed the ISRO team as the country's "hero". "Lump in the throat, tear in the eye not coz of anything else but witnessing how beautifully you got the entire nation together in hope and spirit... it's ok to take a few steps back when u know you are about to make your longest jump. You are our hero @isro" she posted.

Actors Farhan Akhtar, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal also lauded the ISRO for its efforts while complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for boosting the morale of the scientists.

"Success and will come and go but the determination to succeed will forever remain constant. Proud of you @isro and deeply touched by this consolatory gesture from PM @narendramodi ... Jai Hind," tweeted Farhan.

Paresh said, "The compassionate and assuring and encouraging fatherly hug to ISRO scientists is etched forever on the heart and mind of India. Thanks narendramodi ji for making us feel safe."