New Delhi | Jagran Entertainment Desk: India on Sunday is observing its 71st Republic. A key day to Indian democracy, India declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on this day in 1950. The day is marked with hoisting tricolour, holding cultural events and parades. As India celebrates R-Day across the nation, big-starry names of Bollywood got high in the spirit of patriotism and extended their warm filled wishes to the citizens.
To kickstart the day, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, took to Twitter handle and extended the Republic Day wishes to everyone. The Dada Saheb Phalke Award recipient posted a collage picture of him giving a salute.
Gantantra diwas ki Shubhkamnaye (Republic Day Greetings | Jai Hind), the tweet read.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who never took a step back expressing his love for the country, shared a detailed video of his wishing the countrymen a very happy Republic Day. The actor wrote: "My dear people of Bharat. We all wish us all the warmest wishes and felicitations of the Republic Day. Crores of Indians have built this great country together. We will not allow it to be scattered. Bharat Mata Jai. Jai Hind."
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini celebrated the 'wonderful nation' by sharing a Republic day poster. "Happy Republic Day! We celebrate today the unity & integrity of our wonderful nation & pray for peace and patriotism to prevail over everything else JAI HIND," she wrote.
The evergreen actor Raveena Tandon, hopped on to Instagram, in the early hours of Sunday, to share a patriotism filled wishes on Republic day. "Happy Republic Day to all of you. May the spirit of India keeps shining in your soul always.. Jai Hind. Ever grateful to those who sacrifice all and swear to protect. Our trip to Wagah. #2020," she captioned.
Taapsee Pannu, who was last seen in biographical-drama Saand Ki Aankh, took to her Twitter handle to extend her Republic day wishes to the countrymen.
The day is marked with celebrations all across the country.