Independence Day 2026: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today (August 15), with people across the country sharing patriotic messages and wishes both online and offline. Several Indian celebrities from Bollywood and the South have also joined the celebrations, extending heartfelt wishes to their fellow netizens.
Independence Day 2026: Indian Celebs Extend Heartfelt I-Day Wishes Online
As India marks its 80th year of azaadi today, social media is flooded with patriotic messages from Indian celebrities. From Akshay Kumar and Yash to Allu Arjun and Kangana Ranaut, several stars have taken to social media to extend heartfelt Independence Day wishes to their fans and followers.
1) Akshay Kumar
हमारे तिरंगे की शान यूँ ही बनी रहे, हर दिल में उम्मीद और हर आँख में एक बेहतर कल का सपना रहे। आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। 🇮🇳 जय हिंद! pic.twitter.com/ymenfpicLd
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 15, 2026 “>
Earlier today, Akshay Kumar took to Twitter (X) to share a video extending his Independence Day wishes to fans. Alongside the video, he penned a heartfelt message in Hindi, “हमारे तिरंगे की शान यूँ ही बनी रहे, हर दिल में उम्मीद और हर आँख में एक बेहतर कल का सपना रहे। आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। 🇮🇳 जय हिंद!”
2) Kangana Ranaut
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut also joined the Independence Day celebrations, sharing a video of herself with the Indian national flag on her Instagram Story.
3) Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun also shared a heartfelt Independence Day 2026 wish. However, the actor later deleted his post after facing backlash for sharing an image of the Indian national flag without the Ashoka Chakra.
4) Kajol
Taking to Twitter, Kajol tweeted, “Looking at the world today I have a heart filled with gratitude for the people who have made it possible for us to say Happy Independence Day. Salute all the #navy #airforce #armypersonnel who make it so.. #JaiHind (sic)”
5) Yash
Every generation inherits a dream: the dream of a free, fearless India. Today, we celebrate those who fought for it, and recommit to building the future they imagined. Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/OiyFf09NiB
— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) August 15, 2026 “>
Yash, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming biggie ‘Toxic’, wished everyone on Independence Day by writing, “Every generation inherits a dream: the dream of a free, fearless India. Today, we celebrate those who fought for it, and recommit to building the future they imagined. Happy Independence Day! (sic)”
6) Suniel Shetty
Every time the Tiranga goes up, the heart somehow stands a little taller. 🇮🇳
Happy Independence Day…
Always proud. Always grateful.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/H06PEXfV7N
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) August 15, 2026 “>
Veteran actor Suniel Shetty wrote, “Every time the Tiranga goes up, the heart somehow stands a little taller. 🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day… Always proud. Always grateful. Jai Hind! (sic).”
