A host of Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit and Lara Dutta have sent out good wishes to friends, family and fans for a joyful and loving 2012.

Actors and filmmakers took to micro-blogging site Twitter to send out New Year wishes.

Here's what they had to say:

Karan Johar: 2012 is definitely a year of hope and discovery... its definitely not the end of the world... its the beginning of a whole new world... To all of you in the twitterverse... the intense lovers... the lonely haters... the critical gang and the praise pack!!! A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lara Dutta: Last day of the year. Time for reflection, gratitude and optimism! Have a super, bumper 2012 everyone!! Lots of love!

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Neither can you hug yourself... nor can you cry on your own shoulder... MUTUAL CARE is necessary for happy life. Wishing you a loving year ahead. Wish you all a very happy new year friends. May 2012 be a wonderful start to a lot of happiness to everyone!

Priyanka Chopra: Finally the time of the year for changes... off for my secret getaway for a day... into my world of dreams... have a super new year's and be safe!!

Madhuri Dixit: Back in Mumbai to see in the new year! Had a great time in the Maldives. Always good to be home. Have a safe, a prosperous New Year in advance.

Emraan Hashmi: Before it goes mental later, let me wish each and everyone of you a very happy 2012. God bless.

Shruti Haasan: Hey tweeple! Hope you have a happy safe delightful new years eve!!! Happy 2012!

Shekhar Ravijani: Let's all make a resolution together. Let's educate children who can't afford education. They are the future. We need to do whatever we can. Just want to wish all you people a very happy new year and thank you lots for your love and support. My wishes to your families as well. Love.

Pooja Bedi: Hope that the last day of 2011 is filled with magical moments, unbounded happiness, the company of loved ones & festivities!!! Love to all.