Today, India celebrates 75 years of independence. B-town is rife with wishes marking the day extended to all citizens.
Indian superstars we know and love, the likes of Vidya Balan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar on Sunday marked India’s 75th Independence Day by sharing their wish for an inclusive and progressive country.
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
The beloved actress and debutant author posted a video of the nation’s flag with the national anthem playing as the audio. “Happy Independence Day,” she wished in the caption, adding a heart emoji.
- Amitabh Bachchan
“Many, many good wishes on Independence Day. Joy, peace and prosperity, always. Stay healthy, stay safe,” wrote the actor in Hindi.
- Vidya Balan
The actress uploaded a spoken word video speaking of true independence and what it means, to strive to eliminate the tribulations that poison our society today, to continue to be independent. She captioned the post with the colours of the tricolour in hearts, along with a “Happy Independence Day.”
- Shilpa Shetty Kundra
“Wishing all my fellow Indians around the world a very Happy Independence Day,” she captioned a moving graphic of the tricolour with patriotic music playing. Earlier, Shilpa had taken to social media to issue a statement, saying she and her family do not deserve a media trial amidst the controversy surrounding her husband, Raj Kundra, and his alleged involvement in a porn racket.
- Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar was also one to share his views on this auspicious day; “The flag and the three colours are more than just a symbol – it’s an embodiment of the spirit that we as Indians harbour and spread. It’s marked by the sacrifices that our brave heroes have made to defend it – defend us. On our 75th #IndependenceDay, may we celebrate and continue to protect the same. Jai hind.”
- Sidharth Malhotra
Malhotra, who has just featured in the patriotic Shershaah wrote about the exceptional character and sacrifice of Indian soldiers. “Paid my respects to Captain Vikram Batra & all other Fauji heroes in Delhi. This. The warmth and fondness with which he writes to his loved ones… while at war! That’s the extraordinary mettle a soldier is made of. When I read this letter… I could see Vikram in front of my eyes! Smiling, as he writes… with bombs dropping in the background. Like he found a quiet corner to take time out. But when he’ll go back to work, it’s lethal… he’s going to fight for his country… until his last breath. But there isn’t just one Vikram. In Kargil alone, we lost 527 Vikrams. They lived life – Yeh Dil Maange More! Let’s fill our hearts with pride as we remember every sainik today. JAI HIND. Happy 75th Independence Day,” he wrote in one of the captions.
Here are some other wishes from celebs on social media;
