Bollywood Celebrates India's 79th Independence Day with Heartfelt Messages

Updated : Aug 15, 2025 16:01
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Editorji News Desk

New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Bollywood celebrities such as Kajol, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Akshay Kumar, and Vikrant Massey, among others, celebrated the 79th Independence Day with heartfelt messages and social media posts.

Salman Khan shared an Instagram video where he crooned the patriotic song "Saare Jahan Se Achcha," captioning it with "Happy Independence Day" and a flag emoji.

Akshay Kumar posted a series of pictures with beach-cleaning workers, expressing the importance of caring for our environment. He wrote, "Freedom feels brighter when we care for the ground beneath our feet. Was enjoying beachside volleyball when I met these real-life heroes keeping our beaches clean...all smiles, all heart. #IndependenceDay."

Musician Guru Randhawa shared a video with the national flag, writing, "My love, My life, My Pride, My India (flag emoji). Wishing all my Indians and everyone all over the world a very Happy Independence Day. Proud Indian."

Rajkummar Rao extended his gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces, stating, "Heartfelt gratitude to our Indian Armed Forces for their unwavering courage, dedication, and selfless sacrifices in protecting us and our nation. Jai Hind."

Ananya Panday, sharing her patriotic spirit, wrote, "Sare jahan se accha Hindustan hamara" alongside the flag. Siddhant Chaturvedi emphasized the importance of active citizenship in his message, "Let's not just salute the freedom we were given. Let's guard the freedom we are still building. For every voice. For every dream. For every Indian. Jai Hind."

Kajol honored the motherland with her message, "To the land that raised us, shaped us, and inspires us. Happy Independence Day."

Vikrant Massey shared, "My India, my life, my pride. Happy Independence Day to all of you."

Mrunal Thakur highlighted the nation's stories and struggles in her Instagram story, "We carry the stories, remember the struggles, and honour the space to write our own (flag emoji)."

Varun Dhawan, in a simple but heartfelt post, wrote "Happy Independence Day" on his Instagram story.

Bipasha Basu posted a touching video with her daughter Devi, writing, "Happy Independence Day Jai Hind."

Tamannaah Bhatia expressed her gratitude, stating, "A day to feel extra grateful. Happy Independence Day."

Diana Penty shared her vision of harmony, "The spirit of freedom is strongest when people, animals, and nature live in harmony. #HappyIndependenceDay."

Sonali Bendre saluted the courage that led to India's freedom. Manoj Bajpayee urged others to make choices for a better future, captioning his post, "Let us use our independence and freedom to make choices that shape a better future for our nation. Jai Hind."

Sara Ali Khan posted a video holding the flag with the message "Happy Independence Day."

Allu Arjun reflected on the significance of the day, writing, "Happy 79th Independence Day to all of us. Jai Hind," on an Instagram story.

Sonu Sood, Sidharth Malhotra, Dhvani Bhanushali, and other celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Riteish Deshmukh, Kiara Advani, Karan Johar, Parineeti Chopra, Jacqueline Fernandez, Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, Nupur Sanon, Rasha Thadani, Shilpa Shetty, and Shamita Shetty also shared their wishes for the day.

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