On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, many Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to share messages of national pride and peace. Shah Rukh Khan also joined the celebrations and shared a photo of himself with the national flag in the background.
‘There’s something special about being Indian’
Along with the photo, SRK shared a poignant message about the spirit of being Indian. He wrote on Instagram, “A very Happy Independence Day to all.. There’s something special about being Indian…the colours, the contrasts, the beautiful differences, the spirit and above all, the feeling of belonging to something much bigger than ourselves…our Country. May we always value what we have and do our little bit to make our country proud. Proud to be an Indian and love being one. Jai Hind!”
Amitabh Bachchan has a message for fans on Independence Day
Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan also wished his fans on Independence Day. He shared a photo of himself holding the national flag and wrote in the caption in Hindi, “A day of independence; an auspicious day for greetings! Vande Mataram!!!”
Along with Big B and SRK, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and several other celebrities wished their fans on Independence Day. Several stars took to social media to share their messages and extend their greetings on the special occasion.
Shah Rukh Khan’s workfront
On the film front, Shah Rukh is currently working on his much-awaited action film, King. The film holds special significance for his fans as it will mark the theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, following her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, which was released on Netflix.
It is reported that King draws heavy inspiration from the 1994 classic Léon: The Professional, with the superstar playing the role of a veteran hitman who steps in to protect a young girl.
King also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. The film has generated a lot of buzz among fans, and photos of Shah Rukh and Deepika shooting for the film in Cape Town also did the rounds on social media. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously directed Khan in the blockbuster Pathaan, and is co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. The film is scheduled for a Christmas 2026 release.
