Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan Extend 80th Independence Day Wishes
India has a very special holiday called Independence Day.
It is a day when people remember that India is a free country and celebrate their nation.
This year, India marked its 80th Independence Day.
Many famous movie stars took to social media to wish everyone a happy Independence Day.
Amitabh Bachchan made a video holding the Indian flag and said some joyful words, including 'Vande Mataram.'
Shah Rukh Khan wore a traditional white outfit and wrote about how special it is to be Indian.
He said he is proud to be an Indian and ended with 'Jai Hind.'
Priyanka Chopra shared a picture of the Indian flag and said she is proud of India's past and hopeful about its future.
Another star named Yash said every generation inherits the dream of a free and fearless India.
Actress Kareena Kapoor shared a drawing made by her little son Jeh, and many other stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, and Preity Zinta sent their wishes too.
Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra shared patriotic posts for India's 80th Independence Day.
Amitabh Bachchan posted a video holding the national flag with a 'Vande Mataram' Independence Day greeting.
Shah Rukh Khan, dressed in traditional white, wrote that he is 'Proud to be an Indian' and ended with 'Jai Hind!'
Priyanka Chopra shared an image of the tricolour, saying she is 'Proud of what we have come from' and hopeful about the future.
'Toxic' star Yash urged each generation to recommit to building a 'free, fearless India,' while Kareena Kapoor shared a hand-drawn picture by her son Jeh.
- Who
- Indian celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Yash, Madhavan, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, and Preity Zinta.
- What
- Extending patriotic Independence Day wishes to their followers on social media.
- When
- On India's 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- India; the wishes were shared on social media.
- Why
- To honour the nation's spirit, freedom, and unity on its Independence Day.
- Occasion
- India's 80th Independence Day
- Amitabh Bachchan's message
- "Divas Swatantrata Ka; Shubh Din Badhai Ka! Vande Mataram"
- Shah Rukh Khan's message
- "Proud to be an Indian... Jai Hind!"
- Priyanka Chopra's message
- "Proud of what we have come from. Hopeful about where we are headed."
- Yash's message
- "Every generation inherits a dream: the dream of a free, fearless India."
- Kareena Kapoor's post
- A hand-drawn picture seemingly created by her son Jeh
- Madhavan's message
- "Wish you all a very, very happy Independence Day. Jai Hind."
- Other celebrities
- Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, Preity Zinta