Republic Day special: Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and their idea of India

As India celebrates its 68th Republic Day in all its glory, HT catches up with two young heartthrobs of Bollywood – Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan – for an exclusive shoot and a quick chat. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Jan 26, 2017 4:03 PM IST

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As India celebrates its 68th Republic Day in all its glory, HT catches up with two young heartthrobs of Bollywood – Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan – for an exclusive shoot and a quick chat. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Varun Dhawan feels Republic Day brings national pride to every Indian’s heart while Alia Bhatt says that the day signifies patriotism and pride. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Alia Bhatt’s earliest memory of Republic Day is participating in the flag hoisting ceremony at her school. Varun Dhawan remembers drawing the tricolour in the arts classes with crayons. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Varun Dhawan says India is one of the largest and most successful democracies in the world, and being a citizen means a lot. Also, Alia Bhatt says Republic Day should be a reminder of not just our freedom or rights, but also our responsibilities. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Varun Dhawan says going ahead, Indians have to be very positive and keep improving and not grow complacent. Alia Bhatt agrees. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Alia Bhatt feels diversity in India is the best thing about the country. Varun Dhawan adds that Indians have always been big-hearted and that shouldn’t be looked at as our weakness. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Both Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt agree that we need to work towards women’s safety. There shouldn’t be any discrimination of any sort against anyone, feels Varun. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)