Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS): Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who rejoined micro-blogging website Twitter after almost five years, was warmly welcomed on the online platform by celebrities like Anupan Kher, Abhishek Bachchan and Karan Johar.

Abhishek was the first to welcome his "Chintu Uncle" on board. He tweeted Thursday: "Crew show some major love to one of my all time favourites @chintskap Rishi Kapoor. Welcome to the chaos Chintu Uncle.Awesome to have u here (sic)"

The 62-year-old actor responded: "Thank you @juniorbachchan for the welcome. Happy to be here."

Here's what other celebrities shared through their Twitter handles:

Anupam Kher: "Welcome to the joy of Twitter @chintskap (Mr. Rishi Kapoor). Have fun Sir. Jai Ho.:)"

Karan Johar: "My most favourite actor and someone I have had the huge honor to work with...RISHI KAPOOR joins the Twitter family.... @chintskap"

Aditi Rao Hydari: "OMGOMGOMG... The most most amazing Rishi kapoor is on twitter!!! @chintskap...."

Kunal Kohli: "@chintskap welcome to Twitter sir. Tweeple Pls welcome my most fav actor & human being Mr. Rishi Kapoor to Twitter."

The "Bobby" and "Karz" star was recently seen in "Do Dooni Chaar" and "Student of the Year".