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India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15 saw a wave of patriotic spirit across the country, with Bollywood and South Indian film stars joining in the celebrations. From social media tributes to symbolic gestures, celebrities expressed their love and pride for the nation in unique ways.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Message
The Jawan actor Shah Rukh Khan shared a throwback picture with his youngest son AbRam from their home, Mannat, with the tricolour proudly waving beside them. “Our Independence is our greatest gift... Let’s keep our heads held high and hearts open. Jai Hind!” he wrote.
Salman and Akshay’s Patriotic Spirit
Salman Khan posted a black-and-white video of himself singing Saare Jahan Se Accha from his song Pyaar Karona, wishing fans a 'Happy Independence Day.'
Akshay Kumar made a tricolour statement at Mumbai’s Kalina airport, wearing a green shirt with an Indian map badge. He refused an umbrella in the rain to greet fans and later shared an Instagram post honouring 'real-life heroes' who keep beaches clean.
Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu kept his wish simple with a picture captioned, 'Happy Independence Day.'
The pride of modern-day Indian Cricket, legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli shared a story on Instagram saluting the sacrifices of the heroes who brought us to see the 79th Independence Day 2025.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas posted a video of the national flag fluttering in the wind, while Ram Charan shared a clip of himself saluting the tricolour at home.
KGF star Yash expressed his pride through an Instagram story, urging people to celebrate freedom and the resilience that transforms challenges into opportunities.
From Bollywood to the South, the heartfelt messages reflected a shared sentiment, honouring the country’s freedom, celebrating its heroes, and inspiring unity across generations.