From Virat Kohli to Priyanka Chopra, here's how celebrities wished India on 79th Independence Day
ET Online August 15, 2025 09:20 PM
Synopsis

Indian celebrities extended Independence Day greetings on social media. Virat Kohli, Hema Malini, and others wished the nation. Akshay Kumar shared a beach cleanup experience. Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a tricolor image. Kamal Haasan emphasized freedom and progress. Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a patriotic video. Anupam Kher prayed for India's progress. Rajkumar Rao saluted the armed forces.

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From Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli to Dream Girl Hema Malini, celebrities wished India on the 79th Independence Day.

Sharing wishes on Instagram, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar 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.”


In a social media story, Kareena Kapoor Khan or lovingly called ‘Bebo’ posted a story from her account. With a ‘Happy Independence Day’ wish accompanied by a serene image of the tricolor against the sunset, Kapoor celebrated the 79th Independence Day.

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), actor-turned-politician, Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt post. He wrote, “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.”


The pride of modern-day Indian Cricket, Virat Kohli shared a story on Instagram saluting the sacrifices of the heroes who brought us to see the 79th Independence Day 2025 today.

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A clip of the waving tricolour paired with the instrumental patriotic song, Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated the Independence of her country on X and wrote “Happy Independence Day”.


In a pre-recorded message, Hema Malini took to her Instagram account and shared many visuals of her celebrating this glorius day and also celebrated the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign at her home.


Son of Amitabh Bachchan and now a director, Abhishek Bachchan shared a small clip on Instagram wishing his viewers the 79th Independence Day 2025. “Freedom in our hearts, pride in our souls,” he wrote under the post.


Happy Independence Day to all Indians living around the world! I pray to God that our country progresses twice day and four times night in every direction. Jai Hind,” veteran actor Anupam Kher wrote on social media.


The ‘Stree’ actor Rajkumar Rao, on his Instagram page, shared an image of him looking up at the Indian tricolor waving with glory in the blue skies. “appy Independence Day everyone. Heartfelt gratitude to our Indian Armed Forces for their unwavering courage, dedication, and selfless sacrifices in protecting us and our nation. Jai Hind,” his post read.

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