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Independence Day 2023: Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, Malaika Arora and others celebrate
The 77th Independence Day is being celebrated today, August 15. Here's how celebs, including Malaika Arora, Deepika Padukone, and others are marking the day.
The country marks its 77th Independence Day today, August 15, with pomp and fervour. Today, we celebrate 76 years of freedom from the British Raj. Independence Day honours the struggles that won us our freedom from British rule, the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters, the people who lost their lives to win Independence, and more. People commemorate the day by participating in cultural activities, attending flag-hoisting ceremonies, flying kites, wearing Tricolour-themed clothes, and more. Your favourite celebrities also post pictures and videos to mark the important day. Scroll through to see how celebrities are wishing Independence Day to their fans today.
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Celebrities mark 77th Independence Day
Shilpa Shetty posted a flag hoisting video on Instagram with the caption, "Vande Mataram." It shows the actor and her son unfurling the Tricolour at her home. Check it out below.
Alia Bhatt wished her fans Happy Independence Day by sharing a video on her Instagram stories with the tune of Sare Jahan Se Accha playing the background. It features the sun, mountains and greenery representing the Tricolour. Check out the screengrab of the clip below.
Kareena Kapoor marked the 77th Independence Day by posting a picture of the Indian Tricolour with the caption, “Happy Independence Day [heart emoji].”
Anushka Sharma wished her followers Happy Independence Day by posting a clip featuring the melodious tune of Vande Mataram. Check out the screengrab of her post below.
Kiara Advani marked Independence Day by sharing a video of herself with the BSF (Border Security Force). “Happy Independence Day my fellow countrymen. While every year our hearts swell with pride on this day remembering all the brave hearts of India, this year my experience was personal and one that I will cherish forever,” she captioned the clip.
Anupam Kher posted a video featuring the Indian National flag and narrated the history of the Tricolour. He tweeted in Hindi, which translated into English, reads, “I am Tricolour...I often think that if ever our Tricolour gets a chance to express its feelings to the countrymen, what will the Tricolour say to us? On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, in this video, I have tried to address the countrymen on behalf of our national flag! See and share! Happy Independence Day to all Indians! Jai Hind! Long live Mother India.”
Malaika Arora wished her fans by sharing a picture of the Indian Tricolour on her Instagram stories with the text "77th" written on it. She captioned the photo, "Happy Independence Day." Whereas, Ananya Panday shared a video with the song Vande Mataram on Instagram. It features the text "Swatantra Diwas Ki Hardik Shubkamnayein. Jai Hind," and drawings depicting the diverse culture of India.
Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor celebrated the 77th Independence Day in a special way. The trio star in the upcoming Siddharth Anand film Fighter. To mark Independence Day, they released the teaser of Fighter and wished fans a "Happy Independence Day." The film will release on the eve of the 75th Republic Day (January 25, 2024).
Raveena Tandon tweeted a picture of herself on Twitter with the caption, "[Prayer and heart emojis] Dil Hai Hindustani." The photo shows Raveena dressed in yellow ethnic attire, posing while saluting. The photo's backdrop is in Tricolour shades and features the text “Happy Independence Day.”
Sharvari Wagh wished her fans by sharing a video featuring the Indian National Flag and the three colours of the Tricolour with the caption, “Happy Independence Day.”
How are you celebrating Independence Day?
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