Madhuri Dixit joins Twitter, gets overwhelming tweets

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit is the latest Bollywood star to join micro-blogging site Twitter. She recieved a warm welcome from her fans and has earned over 11,500 followers.

'For all of my fans, finally I have joined Twitter. Love, Madhuri,' she posted in her first tweet.

The actress, currently in India to judge dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa 4', joined the micro-blogging site Nov 27.

Much before joining the site, Madhuri had said: 'If I am on Twitter and Facebook, I will keep in touch with all my co-stars and old friends from Bollywood.'

Many Bollywood celebrities have also extended a warm welcome to the 43-year-old.

Superstar Hrithik Roshan posted: 'People!!! Let's welcome the one and only MadhuriDixit! Twitter just turned beautiful. Welcome maam! Love and respect!'

Others too are thrilled with the new joinee.

'I'm an ardent admirer of this lady! Her smile says to hell with darkness, I bring light! Madhuri Dixit! Big SHOUTOUT,' posted Diya Mirza, while Sophie Chaudhary said: 'Thrilled to bits! Time to welcome one of the best and most beautiful actresses of our time!'

Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali said: 'Please welcome my friend and actor par excellence Madhuri Dixit on Twitter. Welcome my dear Madhuri to a mad world of tweeting, expressing, loving and laughter.'

Jewellery designer Maheep Kapoor posted: 'Wow Madhuri Dixit is on Twitter! That's HUGE...as you can guess I'm a massive die hard fan!'