India is celebrating the 74th Independence Day of India. The special day marks the country’s freedom from the British rule and pays homage to our forefathers’ sacrifices in gaining independence and unifying our great nation.
However, keeping the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in mind this year, many television stars including Kapil Sharma, Divyanka Tripathi, Bidita Bag among others decided to extend their warm wishes to their fans on social media.
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz actress Bidita Bag who also acted in Assamese film has also extended her wishes through a video to express the experience of living amidst a pandemic.
She said “Please stay courageous for humanity in unison. It’s a step towards self-reliant India. Now each and every individual of the nation is battling on the frontline. The citizens of India admire each and every sacrifice our heroes make for us, the blood, tears, pain, sweat, and fear involved in protecting the nation to make it a better place. With the hope of love and life, spirit and safety, Wishing all soldiers a happy independence day!
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah star Dilip Joshi wished everyone by writing, “Remembering our National Pledge from our long forgotten textbooks & school diaries today! India is my country. All Indians are my brothers & sisters. I love my country & I am proud of its rich & varied heritage. I shall strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers & all elders respect & treat everyone with courtesy. To my country & my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well-being & prosperity alone lies my happiness. Happy Independence Day!”
Divyanka Tripathi reminisced her school days by sharing a collage of pictures. The actress wrote, “Independence days mostly looked like this. On our special day praying for the World to have freedom to enjoy schools, work, travel and breathe like before. Happy Independence Day to all! ?? #Throwback #SchoolDays #ParadeForIndianGlory”
Arjun Bijlani shared a throwback video and wrote, “#happyindependenceday #india Respect and Salute to everyone one in our history who fought our Independence. Dil se ?. This moment in the video is one which I am very proud of . Had goosebumps, I still remember. Sabko aazadi ki shubhkamnaein. Yeh bahut keemti hoti hai . And 2020 sure has taught us that. JAI HIND ..”
Kapil Sharma too wished his fans by saying “Happy Independence Day ?? ??????#15august #1947 #India #indian #freedom” on his IG account.
