Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday & More Celebrate Independence Day With Full Vigour
India’s 79th Independence Day was marked with pride, gratitude, and creative tributes from Bollywood celebrities. From emotional reflections to vibrant visuals, stars used their social media platforms to share the spirit of the day. Their posts carried messages of unity and celebration.
On the sunny shores of India, Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt moment with real-life heroes, the beach cleaners. Posting a photo with them, he wrote, “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.”
Check out his post here:
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Ananya Pandey opted for elegance, holding the Indian flag while wearing traditional ethnic wear. Her caption read, “Saare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Hamara.”
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Mrunal Thakur posted a thoughtful quote on her story: “We carry the stories. Remember the struggle and honour the space to write our own.” Her message reminded followers about the journey and sacrifices behind India’s freedom.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas kept it classic with a short video of the Indian flag waving, paired with “#HappyIndependenceDay.”

Varun Dhawan combined patriotism with promotion, revealing the first motion poster of his upcoming film Border 2. The poster confirmed the release date as January 22, 2026.
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Arjun Kapoor went the creative route, sharing an animation of his cartoon avatar hosting the national flag.

Raveena Tandon posted a unique picture of a dog holding the Indian flag, captioning it “Freedom for all.” She also voiced her concern about the recent Supreme Court order to send all stray dogs from Delhi to shelters, writing, “When the authorities failed. There is always a fall guy. Inefficiency/Corruption has led to this disaster.”
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From quiet reflections to grand gestures, Bollywood’s Independence Day celebrations in 2025 were a blend of love for the nation and personal expression.
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