Independence Day 2018: Bollywood extends wishes on the occasion

New Delhi: August 15, 2018, is when India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day. The entire nation is immersed in patriotic fervour and today is the day when you show your love and reverence for the country. We attained Independence on August 15, 1947, from the British Raj and since then, this date has a special place in every Indian's heart. With people immersed in celebrations and the patriotic vibes running throughout the country, Bollywood celebs took to Twitter and extended their wishes. 

Check out what B-Town says, right here:

What does it mean to be free? Our forefathers fought to create a beautiful & safe home for us. As we look back over India’s great history, let’s be thankful for everything. Be liberal, empathetic, have civic sense, be tolerant & love your country! Happy Independence Day! pic.twitter.com/k4CMNFZSKV — Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) August 15, 2018

T 2900 - स्वततंत्र हैं हम ; और स्वतंत्र दिवस की अनेक अनेक शुभकामनाएँ ; और पूज्य बाबूजी की एक कविता इस अवसर पे । pic.twitter.com/iMe9KM2k8o — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 14, 2018

This Independence Day, may all Indians pledge to work towards freeing their minds from prejudice & liberating their hearts from hatred. We are a great country with a glorious tradition of diversity. Let’s work together to keep the spirit of our founding fathers alive. Jai Hind.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 14, 2018

Let UNITY empower the STRENGTH of the NATION. #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/MBuzTqq6ZM — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) August 15, 2018

Our young nationis the very future of the world !!!!! #HappyIndependenceDaypic.twitter.com/C5Dj1Mg77i — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) August 15, 2018

Freedom is never free. Let us salute all those who fought for our freedom and to those who fight for us day and night at the borders to keep us safe. Let us not take their sacrifices for granted and always work towards a better India. Happy #IndependenceDayIndia — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 15, 2018

मेरे सारे भारत वासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ.. — Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) August 15, 2018

Here's wishing one and all, a very Happy Independence Day!