As India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, the nation’s tricolour was not only hoisted across public spaces but also proudly displayed on social media by celebrities who shared messages of patriotism, unity, and gratitude for freedom. Stars from both Bollywood and South Indian cinema took to Instagram and Twitter to reflect on the significance of the day.
Hrithik Roshan, star of War 2, penned an empowering note: “Today, we celebrate the strength, freedom, and courage that resides in all of us. Happy Independence Day, everyone!”
Today, we celebrate the strength, freedom, and courage that resides in all of us. Happy Independence Day, everyone!
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 15, 2025
Priyanka Chopra kept her message simple yet impactful, sharing a video of the national flag waving with the caption: #HappyIndependenceDay.
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared her tribute with the message, “Here’s to our country and its incredible spirit. Happy Independence Day.”
Suniel Shetty shared a heartfelt video spending time with the Indian Armed Forces while hoisting the flag, writing, “No force like our Armed Forces. No pride like being Indian. Saluting the bravehearts who safeguard our nation and ensure that India breathes free. सभी देशवासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं.”
Akshay Kumar highlighted everyday heroes, sharing a beachside moment, “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 #EverydayHeroes.”
Rajkummar Rao posted a picture of himself gazing proudly at the Indian flag, expressing gratitude to the Armed Forces for their courage, dedication, and selfless service.
Kangana Ranaut marked the occasion with a video of herself waving the tricolour and discussing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Red Fort speech and the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. She captioned the video simply, “Happy Independence Day.”
Sonu Sood shared throwback images from his Fateh days at the Attari–Wagah Border, holding the tricolour and posing with soldiers.
Sonali Bendre chose a thoughtful approach, posting pictures of stray dogs and writing, “Independence Day reminds us – freedom should not be selective.”
Independence Day reminds us – freedom should not be selective. pic.twitter.com/dTxzV6nkUh
— Sonali Bendre Behl (@iamsonalibendre) August 15, 2025
Kamal Haasan tweeted a poetic message: “Independence to dream, to innovate, to uplift From plough to particle, from the salt march to the space age, May we keep widening the freedoms that make India stronger, Let the courage that won us freedom now win us progress, in every village, every city, every mind. Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind.”
Independence to dream, to innovate, to uplift
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 15, 2025
From plough to particle, from the salt march to the space age,
May we keep widening the freedoms that make India stronger,
Let the courage that won us freedom now win us progress, in every village, every city, every mind.
Happy…
Ram Charan shared a video of the flag with the caption, “Wishing everyone a Happy 79th Independence Day. Jai Hind”
Wishing everyone a Happy 79th Independence Day.
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) August 15, 2025
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KUfb3FzQw3
Allu Arjun wrote, “Happy 79th Independence Day to all of us . Jai Hind”
Happy 79th Independence Day to all of us . Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2PWlxjMafE
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) August 15, 2025
Jr NTR posted in Telugu, “79వ స్వాతంత్ర దినోత్సవ శుభాకాంక్షలు. Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind”
79వ స్వాతంత్ర దినోత్సవ శుభాకాంక్షలు. Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 15, 2025
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