Bolo Azaadi! It’s August 15, a day that unites all of India, as we come together to celebrate the country’s Independence Day. This joyous day marks the historic occasion when India finally broke free from the shackles of British rule in the year 1947. People across the nation commemorate the freedom fighters, who fought a long struggle for India’s independence. It is a day of immense pride for all Indians, a day that fills each one of us with the spirit of patriotism.
On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day, B-Town celebs took to their respective social media handles and shared how they celebrated the occasion. While some paid their tributes to the martyred soldiers, others shared heartfelt notes and wished their fans a happy Independence Day! Check out their posts below.
Sonam Kapoor’s Independence Day Post
Sonam Kapoor shared a short clip from her film Delhi 6, and in her caption, she reminded people about the sacrifices of our forefathers. “Honouring the legacy and sacrifices of our forefathers, let’s work towards a nation that is truly rid of all prejudice, injustice and evil. Celebrating 75 years of India’s independence, glory and freedom. To my beloved India and Indians, happy Independence Day! #SatyamevaJayate,” wrote Sonam.
Sidharth Malhotra Offers His Tribute To Fauji Heroes
Paid my respects to Captain Vikram Batra & all other Fauji heroes in Delhi🙏🏼
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 15, 2021
Truly had an emotional moment there! Standing in front of his statue, remembering his sacrifice & of 527 other war martyrs…
Happy Independence Day🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2Olj4YLyMR
Sidharth Malhotra, who played the character of Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra in the recently released film Shershaah, visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi. He posted a picture on social media in which he is seen standing with folded hands in front of Captain Vikram Batra’s statue. Sharing the picture, Sidharth tweeted, “Paid my respects to Captain Vikram Batra & all other Fauji heroes in Delhi. Truly had an emotional moment there! Standing in front of his statue, remembering his sacrifice & of 527 other war martyrs…Happy Independence Day.”
Free Like A Bird: Alia Bhatt’s Independence Day Wish
Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram story to post a short clip of a bird flying free in the sky. She wrote, “Happy Independence Day.”
Ananya Panday Joins In The Spirit Of Patriotism
Ananya Panday took to her Instagram story and posted a picture of Indians holding the Indian national flag with pride. Sharing the image, she wished her fans a happy Independence Day!
Kiara Advani Salutes Indian Army, Navy And Airforce Officers
“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lays down his life for his people.”
— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) August 15, 2021
Deep gratitude to our Indian army, navy and airforce officers. Your selflessness and valour protects our freedom.
We salute you.
Wishing you all a happy Independence Day🇮🇳
Kiara Advani shared a heartfelt tweet offering her tribute to the freedom fighters, and saluting the Indian army, navy and air force officers. “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lays down his life for his people.” Deep gratitude to our Indian army, navy and airforce officers. Your selflessness and valour protects our freedom. We salute you. Wishing you all a happy Independence Day,” tweeted Kiara.
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Independence Day Wish
Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a clip of Indian flag with the national anthem playing in the background. Keeping her post short and simple, she wrote, “Happy Independence Day.”
Akshay Kumar’s Tribute To Bharat Ke Veer
Akshay Kumar released a special video Tum Aaogey, and urged people to support the families of martyrs. The video shows the homecoming of Indian soldiers, and concludes with the message, “They come home… but many others don’t. We have to be their family. Do your bit for the martyrs. Support their families.”
Amitabh Bachchan’s Creative Post
T 3997 – स्वतंत्रता दिवस की अनेक अनेक शुभकामनाएँ 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dr9oNFoCXk
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 14, 2021
As usual, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan got creative with his post, and shared a few posters of his films featuring the colours of the Indian flag. Big B tweeted in Hindi, “Swatantrata Diwas ki anek anek shubhkamnayein.”
Madhuri Dixit’s Video Message On Independence Day
Madhuri Dixit shared a video message on her Instagram, wishing her fans a happy Independence Day. In the video, she can be heard reciting the lyrics of ‘Ae Watan’, and extending her warm wishes to fans.
Ajay Devgn Expresses Gratefulness
Sighting the Indian Flag 🇮🇳 brings just one emotion to the fore—gratitude…
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 15, 2021
Gratefulness to our Defence Forces who keep it flying high, no matter what🙏#HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/dY7mshpAHf
Ajay Devgn thanked the Defence Forces of India and tweeted, “Sighting the Indian Flag brings just one emotion to the fore—gratitude… Gratefulness to our Defence Forces who keep it flying high, no matter wha#HappyIndependenceDay.”
Kajol Soaks In The Shades Of Patriotism!
Feeling all the shades of desh bhakti 🇮🇳#HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/do8AuYlxvA
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) August 15, 2021
Kajol shared a collage of her stunning outfits in all three shades of the Indian flag- saffron, white and green! “Feeling all the shades of desh bhakti #HappyIndependenceDay,” wrote Kajol, as she wished her fans on social media.
Here’s wishing you all a Happy Independence Day!
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