Bollywood stars celebrate Indian Independence Day

India's favourite celebrities have taken to social media in celebration of the 72nd Independence Day. Here's a pick of our favourites

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd before addressing the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, on August 15, 2018. Reuters

Girls hold the Indian national flags as they attend a flag hoisting ceremony in Ahmedabad. Reuters

A boy's face is seen through the Indian national flag in Mumbai. Reuters

Mr. Modi greets people after his speech. EPA

Mr. Modi greets school children after he addressed the nation. EPA

Indian security personnel keep watch from the Gauri Shankar temple. AFP

Mr. Modi inspects an honor guard at the Red Fort. EPA

Mr. Modi salutes a guard of honour. AFP

Mr. Modi arrives to address the nation. Reuters

Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, right, greets Mr. (L) upon his arrival at the Red Fort. EPA

Schoolchildren listen as Mr Modi, not pictured, addresses the nation. Reuters

An Indian student wears his national flag and themed wristband in Secunderabad. AFP

Bollywood took to the internet to show appreciation for their country and wish everyone a happy Independence Day.

The godfather of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan tweeted in Hindi:

"We are independent and many good wishes for Independence Day. A poem of worshipped Babuji on this occasion" He then posted a poem by his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan about independence:

Akshay Kumar implored his countrymen not to take the sacrifices of the past for granted:

Bollywood stalwart Anil Kapoor tweeted wishing his country a bright future:

Superstar Salman Khan, who is currently in Malta shooting for his upcoming film Bharat, wished a happy Independence Day, but also curiously encouraged everyone to remain "emotionally independent":

Madhuri Dixit also implored people not to forget the sacrifices made:

Ranveer Singh celebrated India's future:

Anushka Sharma had a simple message of well-wishing from her new movie Made in India and also posted a YouTube video of an Indian flag being embroidered:

Shraddha Kapoor saluted the gift of freedom:

Happy 72nd Independence Day everybody!

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