Celebrities Celebrate India's 79th Independence Day with Heartfelt Messages
Celebrating Freedom: Stars Share Their Thoughts
On August 15, 2025, India celebrated its 79th Independence Day, with the national flag raised high in public spaces and on social media. Numerous celebrities from Bollywood and South Indian cinema took to platforms like Instagram and Twitter to express their feelings of patriotism, unity, and appreciation for the freedom they enjoy.
Hrithik Roshan, known for his role in War 2, shared an inspiring message: “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 opted for a straightforward yet powerful approach, posting a video of the national flag fluttering with the caption: #HappyIndependenceDay.
Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her admiration for the nation with the message, “Here’s to our country and its incredible spirit. Happy Independence Day.”
Suniel Shetty shared a touching video of himself with the Indian Armed Forces while raising the flag, stating, “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 emphasized the importance of everyday heroes, sharing a moment at the beach: “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 shared a proud moment gazing at the Indian flag, thanking the Armed Forces for their bravery, commitment, and selfless service.
Kangana Ranaut celebrated the day with a video of herself waving the tricolor and discussing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the Red Fort, captioning it simply, “Happy Independence Day.”
Sonu Sood reminisced about his time at the Attari–Wagah Border, sharing throwback images while holding the tricolor and posing with soldiers.
Sonali Bendre took a reflective stance, sharing images of stray dogs with the message, “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 shared 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.
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Ram Charan shared a video of the flag with the message, “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 expressed, “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 shared a message 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