Bollywood Stars Celebrate India's 78th Independence Day with Messages of Pride and Hope

Prominent Bollywood actors, including Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, and Bhumi Pednekar, celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with heartfelt messages on social media. Pednekar particularly emphasized the need to end violence against women, referencing a recent tragic incident in Kolkata.

Prominent Bollywood actors Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, and Bhumi Pednekar celebrated India's 78th Independence Day on Thursday with heartfelt messages on social media.

Pednekar used the occasion to call for an end to violence against women, referencing a recent tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. In her Instagram post, she decried the normalization of such violence and urged for stricter laws and accountability.

Other actors, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dulquer Salmaan, and Sanjay Dutt, also sent their wishes for the nation's special day. Each expressed their pride and hope for India's future, with many calling for love and unity among all Indians.

(With inputs from agencies.)