79th Independence Day: Mrunal Thakur shares heartfelt tribute; Sonu Sood revisits Wagah border memories; Vikrant Massey declares ‘Mera Bharat, Meri Jaan’

As India marked its 79th Independence Day, Bollywood stars shared heartfelt tributes and messages of patriotism with the nation. From Mrunal Thakur's powerful reflection on struggles and stories to Sonu Sood's nostalgic throwback to his time at the Wagah border, celebrities like Nimrat Kaur, Akshay Kumarand Vikrant Massey too celebrated the spirit of freedom.Let's take a closer look.

Mrunal Thakur shares heartfelt tribute

Actress Mrunal Thakur chose a simple yet powerful note for her Instagram Stories, capturing the essence of the day. She wrote, “We carry the stories, remember the struggles, and honour the space to write our own.”

Sonu Sood’s Wagah Border throwback

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood revisited memories from the shooting days of his film Fateh when he had the opportunity to visit the Attari–Wagah Border.

Sharing a series of photographs on Instagram, Sonu was seen holding the tricolour and posing alongside soldiers.

In his post, he kept it short but heartfelt: “Happy Independence Day.” The images evoked pride and a sense of gratitude towards the armed forces, reflecting the patriotic energy at one of India’s most iconic borders.

Vikrant Massey’s pride, Akshay Kumar’s ‘real-life heroes,’ and Nimrat Kaur’s family moments

National Award-winning actor Vikrant Massey, who recently won hearts with his performance in 12th Fail, marked the occasion with a post in Hindi that read, “मेरा भारत, मेरी जान, मेरी शान. स्वतंत्रता दिवस की आप सभी को ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएँ।

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Akshay Kumar shared his Independence Day through a different lens , meeting those who quietly work for the betterment of the country. Posing with beach cleaners in Mumbai, he wrote, “Freedom feels brighter when we care for the ground beneath our feet… real-life heroes keeping our beaches clean… all smiles, all heart.”Nimrat Kaur celebrated with her grandmother, hosting the tricolour at home. She shared, “My Naniji says ‘India warga hor koi desh hai hee nahin!!’ Born in 1931, the India she witnessed take birth and blossom, I pray today and always, grows from strength to strength, glory to glory…”

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