Bollywood stars marked India’s 79th Independence Day with heartfelt tributes, nostalgic memories, and patriotic messages, sharing their celebrations with fans on social media.

Bhumi Pednekar Honors Her Trailblazing Mother

Actress Bhumi Pednekar paid tribute to her mother’s inspiring patriotism. Her mother, a former paratrooper, spoke about her fight to join the Indian Army at a time when women were restricted to medical roles.

“I fought with the generals asking, ‘Why won’t you take us in the army?’” she recalled proudly.

Bhumi shared the moment on Instagram, writing:

“I wear my nationality as a badge of honor. Each generation has pushed us forward. It’s our turn now.”

Richa Chadha Celebrates India’s Freedom

Bollywood activist Richa Chadha posted a passionate message urging Indians to cherish and protect the country’s hard-won freedom.

“We showed the world the way of peace and democracy. Our freedom was hard fought — let’s work hard to retain it,” she wrote.

Richa also highlighted India’s cultural richness, from artisans at work to everyday life scenes, and praised Rabindranath Tagore’s National Anthem, emphasizing the spirit of Indian democracy.

On the work front, Richa and husband Ali Fazal’s project Secrets of a Mountain Serpent is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Rashmika Mandanna Reminisces ‘Geetha Govindam’

Actress Rashmika Mandanna celebrated the 7th anniversary of her blockbuster Geetha Govindam with Vijay Deverakonda. Sharing behind-the-scenes photos, she called the film “the most special” in her career.

Rashmika also teased upcoming projects:

• The Girlfriend (Telugu drama with Rahul Ravindran)

• Thama (film with Ayushmann Khurrana)

Parineeti Chopra & Raghav Chadha Enjoy a Quiet Independence Day

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, chose a private celebration at home over public events.

“An afternoon at home, drenched in the colors of our country and family love. Happy Independence Day!” Parineeti wrote.

The couple recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show, delighting fans with playful banter about politics and acting.

Shah Rukh Khan & Son AbRam Celebrate

King Khan Shah Rukh Khan surprised fans by waving the tricolor with his youngest son, AbRam, from his balcony.

“Our Independence is our greatest gift… Happy Independence Day… Jai Hind!” SRK shared on Instagram.

The actor continues to enjoy acclaim for his dual role in Jawan, which won him his first National Award for Best Actor.

Anupam Kher Reunites with Rana Daggubati

Veteran actor Anupam Kher reunited with Rana Daggubati at the airport, sharing a cheerful selfie on Instagram.

Kher is preparing to portray Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, set to release on September 5, co-starring Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi.

Dia Mirza Calls for Environmental Awareness

Actress and environmental advocate Dia Mirza urged Indians to protect forests, rivers, oceans, and wildlife, calling them the true wealth of the nation.

“This Independence Day, may we pledge to preserve and cherish these treasures,” she wrote, alongside striking images of India’s biodiversity.

Salman Khan Serenades Fans with ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’

Bollywood star Salman Khan performed the patriotic classic Sare Jahan Se Accha for Independence Day fans.

Director Kabir Khan also celebrated 13 years since Ek Tha Tiger, praising the film for pioneering spy-thriller action in Bollywood with minimal VFX support.