I-Day 2020: Bollywood extends warm wishes
Film personalities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn celebrated India's 74th Independence Day
Mumbai: Film personalities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, superstar Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn on Saturday celebrated India's 74th Independence Day, urging their fellow countrymen to respect the sacrifices of the healthcare staff leading the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
Many celebrities took their social media handles to spread a message of peace and unity on the occasion.
"The true warriors in the fight against CoviD .. salute .. and on this auspicious Day of our Independence wishes for peace prosperity," Bachchan wrote.
"We all know these people, we all have these people in our lives. On this #IndependenceDay, let''s come together for them, let''s come #Together4India. Please help as much as you can... Just don''t ignore, share the way YOU care. Jai Hind," Akshay Kumar tweeted.
Bollywood veteran Dharmendra posted a small video clip of popular song ''Kar Chale Hum Fida'' from his 1964 war film "Haqeeqat".
Ajay, who played Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare in period actioner "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" posted, "On this 74th Independence Day, Tanhaji salutes each & every brave and unsung hero."
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar shared a link to the patriotic song "Sare Jahan Se Acha" on Twitter with the message, "Wishing you all a very very happy Independence Day. Jai Hind."
Priyanka Chopra Jonas asked her follows to remember and recognise the role played by women in India''s freedom struggle.
"History is made when women take strides towards change. Happy #IndependenceDay #womeninhistory #changemakers," she said.
Shraddha Kapoor also honoured the corona warriors on the occasion.
"It''s the relentless efforts of the frontline warriors that had made us believe that hope and humanity exist. This Independence Day is dedicated to them. Deepest gratitude and respect," she said.
"Liberty, Equality, Justice and Fraternity for All. Happy 74th Independence Day my India! Jai Hind," tweeted Dia Mirza.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi posted a message for her followers on Twitter which read, "Indian. Let that be your religion. Happy Independence Day."
"Happy Independence Day to all my countrymen," she captioned the photo.
Other celebrities who also marked the occasion included Varun Dhawan, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Farhan Akhtar, Sonu Sood and Vicky Kaushal.