Independence Day 2017: Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar Celebrate Nation’s Freedom

As India celebrates its 71st Independence Day today, Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan posted their wishes on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort after unfurling the Tricolour. And here’s what Bollywood has to say about the glorious and proud day:

Priyanka Chopra posted a message and said her heart still belongs to India, "Independence Day #Vibes 🇮🇳#MyHeartBelongsToIndia #HappyIndependenceDayIndia #JaiHind"

 Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, "Happy Independence Day to all of us." 

 Akshay Kumar tweeted, "They gave their tomorrow for our today...A lot has been done but a lot still needs to be done. Happy #IndependenceDayIndia"

 Amitabh Bachchan wrote on Twitter too:

 Rishi Kapoor posted multiple tweets on Independence Day. "And wishing my INDIA, the greatest, a very Happy 70th "Independence Day"! Let peace, brotherhood and love prevail. Vande Mataram! Jai Hind!."

 Varun Dhawan wished saying, "Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳. Today we can enjoy this day only because of our jawaans who sacrifice their lives for us. #jaihind"

 Taapsee Pannu: "Let's not limit the resolution to New Years when it's our Independence Day which needs one. Take up a cause for #India #HappyIndependenceDay"

 Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Today I would like to thank our armed forces for retaining our independence and never letting us feel the price that they pay for it." 

 Arjun Rampal, "Freedom in the mind, faith in the words, pride in our souls, let's salute our nation on her Independence Day. #happyindependenceday #jaihind"

 Kajol, "Let us make our Independence count as an example of democracy. To Indians all over. Happy Independence Day."

Boman Irani, "As I wished Mom, she said: "Was a twenty year old girl when I woke up to freedom, seventy years ago. What a feeling!"

 #HappyIndependenceDay"

Aamir Khan, "Wishing everyone a very happy independence day! Love. a."

Disha Patani, "I would like to Thank the entire Indian Armed Forces and the martyrs who made sure we live peacefully.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY"

Abhishek Bachchan,"आप सबको स्वतंत्रता दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ। जय हिंद!"

Nitesh Tiwari‏,"Dangal@12pm on Zee Cinema 2day. Visually n hearing impaired will also be able to experience it with the option of Hindi comntry n subtitles."

Kiara Alia Advani,"A tribute to our freedom fighters because of whom we can celebrate 70 years of independence as a nation! #HappyIndependenceDayIndia"

Sridevi Boney Kapoor,"Wish you all a very Happy Independence Day. #IndependenceDayIndia"

Richa Chadha‏," #HappyIndepedenceDay. Enjoy your freedom while respecting others'.May your patriotism not be so insecure that it needs proving daily.JaiHind"

Dia Mirza," Happy #IndependenceDayIndia 🇮🇳Kids, CEO's, BMC workers all together. Show intent to make a difference and seek the change we want to see."

Anil Kapoor,"Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil main hai. Dekhna hai zor kitna bazu-e-kaatil mein hai...#HappyIndependenceDay!!"

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