Independence Day 2025: Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar and more celebrate spirit of freedom
On Independence Day 2025, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and more celebrities celebrated India's spirit of freedom with emotional messages and special moments. Here's how Bollywood and other celebs marked the occasion with pride, love, and patriotic fervour.
New Delhi: India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. The country’s tricolour was not just seen fluttering across streets, institutions, and homes, but also across millions of social media timelines.
Stars from Bollywood, the music industry, and beyond took to their platforms to share personal messages of pride, unity, and reflection. Scroll down to read more!
Bollywood celebrates Independence Day 2025
Priyanka Chopra kept her gesture understated yet impactful, posting the hashtag #HappyIndependenceDay alongside a short clip of the national flag waving against a clear sky.
Actor Sonali Bendre chose a more thought-provoking route, uploading pictures of stray dogs with the reminder, "Independence Day reminds us – freedom should not be selective.”
Salman Khan marked Independence Day by sharing a monochrome video of himself singing Saare Jahan Se Accha. The visibly emotional actor ended with folded hands and his signature salaam, wishing fans "Happy Independence Day” alongside a tricolour poster.
Akshay Kumar, known for his patriotic on-screen roles, highlighted unsung heroes. "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,” he wrote, along with a candid image.
Music legend AR Rahman greeted followers with a direct "Happy Independence Day” and added hashtags including #HarGharTiranga and #IndependenceDay2025. Kareena Kapoor Khan, too, sent warm wishes, writing, "Here’s to our country and its incredible spirit. Happy Independence Day.”
Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut merged personal celebration with political commentary. She posted a video of herself waving the tricolour while reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort. She also spoke about the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, captioning the post simply: "Happy Independence Day.”
Hrithik Roshan, fresh off the buzz surrounding War 2, shared an empowering note: "Today, we celebrate the strength, freedom, and courage that reside in all of us. Happy Independence Day, everyone!” His words resonated with fans who praised the sentiment in the comments.