Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor wish fans on 79th Independence Day: ‘Make India stronger’
News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 15th August 2025

As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a number of celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Mohanlal, Priyanka Chopra, Kamal Haasan, and Abhishek Bachchan, have sent their best wishes to their fans. On Friday, Kirron Kher, Hema Malini, Anupam Kher, Mahesh Babu, Sonu Sood, and Rajkummar Rao all sent well wishes to their followers on social media.
Taking to X, Kamal wrote “let the courage that won us freedom now win us progress”. He said, “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.”
Priyanka shared a video of a National Flag fluttering and tweeted, “Happy Independence Day.” Mohanlal shared a picture of himself saluting the National Flag and tweeted, “Happy Independence Day.”
Kapoor shared a picture of the National Flag against the sunset on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, “Here’s to our country and its incredible spirit. Happy Independence Day.” Mahesh Babu shared a picture and simply wished, “Happy Independence Day.”
Abhishek Bachchan wrote on Instagram, “Freedom in our hearts, pride in our souls. Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind!” Kiron shared her photos with the National Flag and wrote, “Happy Independence Day.”
Hema Malini celebrated the occasion with other leaders. She wrote in Hindi, “Let’s come together…hoist the tricolour in every home, increase the glory of the motherland. On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, I participated by hoisting the National Flag at my residence in Vrindavan, Mathura.” Sonu Sood shared pictures from the Wagah Border and wrote, “Happy Independence Day.”
Sharing his photo on Instagram, Anupan kher wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all Indians living around the world! I pray to God that our country progresses rapidly. Jai Hind!” Rajkkumar, sharing a photo of himself, said, “Happy 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.”



