/> Sonakshi Sinha: "I was on my way to a movie when I heard about the blasts. I had to rush into the home of a friend for safety.

These acts of terrorism are meant to show us the weakness and cowardice of the people behind these acts. It is shameful. My sympathies are with the families of those affected. "

Shabana Azmi: "I was in a meeting in Delhi when I heard about the blasts. Felt sick at the pit of my stomach. It is a heinous act that deserves the strongest condemnation.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families. The guilty must be found and punished severely. I am proud of Mumbaikars for keeping calm. "

Mahesh Bhatt: "I was getting ready to attend the success party of our film when I heard the news. I immediately spoke to my brother Mukesh and asked him to cancel the party. I am overpowered by a sense of impotent rage. When will this stop?'

Om Puri: "I was in Mumbai and I am appalled beyond words to know that the latest blasts in our city coincided with Kasab's birthday. Is this a coincidence? I doubt it. These are the first blasts in Mumbai since 26/11. How can it be a coincidence?

In the US after 9/11 not a single terror attack was allowed to happen. Why are we so prone to terror attacks?Is the government going to treat Kasab as a high-profile guest serving him cuisine and probably making him a chocolate cake for his birthday? Is this democracy or hypocrisy?

Our sense of justice is so twisted. We worship the cow. But when it ceases to give milk we let it out on the street to survive on feeding on garbage. We won't keep it and we won't kill it. This is the great Indian sense of justice. "

Bipasha Basu: "I was in town with my family when it happened. In the garb of resilience we keep forgetting incidents like this again and again.

It is really unfortunate that no one ever gets punished. Loss of human life has become a joke!We keep condemning acts of terrorism and that's where the story ends every time and is repeated again. What a shame!"

Farah Khan: "I had just reached home from shooting at Film City and was playing with my kids and their friends what the Blackberry forwards about the blasts started.

My first thought was that it was a hoax. Then I saw the news. I got the sinking feeling again. I can't understand why Mumbai being so vulnerable to such attacks gets all the intelligence personnel flown in from other cities!

Why don't we have our own permanent anti-terror squads in Mumbai?"

Hema Malini: " I was getting ready to go out when my brother called. It is really sad the way our Mumbai gets attacked over and over again. My heart reaches out to people caught in this situation. "

Vishal Dadlani: "I was in the studio recording. Felt sad, worried, angry and disappointed. Sad for the victims, worried for our future, angry at being constantly manipulated by politicians terrorists and the media, and disappointed with humanity at large. It's a sick world we've created. Only love and peace can heal us. "

Urmila Matondkar: "I was at home. It is deeply disturbing and unfortunate and exasperating. One wonders if anything can be called safe anymore in the city. "

Raveena Tandon: "I am in Goa shooting. Shocked beyond belief!Will our government finally wake up? We're still treating Afzal Guru and Kasab as our bloody guests.

What message are we sending out to terrorist outfits by showing such misplaced hospitality? Are we tolerant or just cowardly? How much more blood does the government want on its hands before taking action on vote-banking politicians?"

Shazahn Padamsee: "My heart goes to the all affected. I was supposed to be at Opera House for work. I couldn't go because of viral fever. "

Sameera Reddy: "I was traveling from Juhu back home to Bandra when my Dad informed me about the blasts. I panicked because there was a rumour of three more blasts.

I am angry and frustrated that as a Mumbaikar just as I begin to feel safe again an incident like this throws me in a panic. We need answers. This has to stop. "

Celina Jaitly: "This is an insult to our democracy and all that we perceive it to be. Is the life of an Indian so expendable? Terrorism continues doing its own thing. I am outraged at this drama. We are completely unprotected. There is a tremendous sense of insecurity within all of us. "

Kunal Kohli: "I was sitting in my office working on a song with Prasoon Joshi. My reaction was that the government and army moved in swiftly. Terror forces can be fought by supporting the government, not by criticizing it. Let us support our government and armed forces at this time of crisis. "

Neha Dhupia: "I was heading into South Mumbai and a got a call about the blasts. So I returned home and got on social netoworking to inform and help people. "

Minissha Lamba: "It is appalling that a massive operation like this went undetected by our intelligence networks. Considering that 26/11 is still so fresh in our memory. "

Pooja Bedi: "I am in Greece! My first reaction was to call my kids. I am so sad my city and country are yet again subjected to such a gruesome tragedy and to insane acts of aggression. "

Amrita Rao: "I was at home and short-circuited up with some friends over dinner in Bandra as we received bbm messages and twitter news about the blasts. It's sad my Mumbai gets terrorized so often. It leaves us all feeling helpless. "

Vikram Bhatt: "I was getting ready to leave for the Murder 2 celebration party when I heard the shattering news. Our joy at the film's success was turned to grief. It is sad that this should happen at a time when we have a chief minister who inspires confidence. "

Vinay Pathak: "I was on my way back from a shoot when it happened. I am very angry and very concerned and very anxious for the safety of the innocent people in our city. How can a city like Mumbai be so insecure for its citizens? This heinous act needs to be snubbed much more forcefully. "