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Republic Day 2025: Shah Rukh Khan urges all to uphold Constitution’s values; Aamir Khan takes part in celebrations at Statue of Unity

On the occasion of India's 76th Republic Day, film stars from various industries extended their heartfelt greetings to fellow citizens.

While Shah Rukh Khan posted on X a photo of himself saluting the Indian flag, Aamir Khan, took part in the Republic Day celebrations at the Statue of Unity, Gujarat. (Credit: Facebook/@IamSRK, @InfoGujarat via PTI)

As India celebrates its 76th Republic Day, marking the day the nation’s Constitution came into effect, film stars from various industries extended their heartfelt greetings to fellow citizens. Many of them also shared their hopes for a better India while stressing how we, as a society, can contribute to the country’s growth. Posting a photo of himself saluting the Indian flag, Bollywood’s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan wrote on social media, “This Republic Day, let’s promise ourselves to contribute to an India that we can proudly pass on to the generations to come. Let’s uphold the values of the Constitution and hold our heads high with pride. Happy Republic Day and Jai Hind.”

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, meanwhile, took part in the Republic Day celebrations at the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Narmada district, Gujarat. The 182-metre statue of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is the world’s tallest statue, constructed at a cost of Rs 2,989 crore. Speaking to the media, Aamir recalled, “My great grand uncle, Maulana Azad, who was a comrade of Sardar Patel, stood by him in the struggle and worked alongside him and Gandhi ji (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi). For me, this is a very special day. I was thinking about how many discussions they must have had while sitting together, and how many joys and struggles they must have faced in this journey. So, it was a very special day for me, and I really enjoyed it tremendously.”

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Emphasising India’s foundation of peace over violence, actor, filmmaker and politician Kamal Haasan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “India was built on a dream, where faith could be practised without fear; India was built on a dream, where voices could speak freely, and every idea had its place; India was built on a dream, where sovereignty belonged to the people, not the powerful; India was built on a dream, where unity was woven from the threads of diversity; India was built on a dream, where the Constitution wasn’t just a document, but the conscience of the nation. In our collective hands rests the destiny of a nation that shines brighter with each passing day.”

Watch Aamir Khan taking part in Republic Day celebrations at Statue of Unity here:

VIDEO | Republic Day 2025: Actor Aamir Khan attends Republic Day celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.

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Extending his wishes to all, Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi noted, “Let’s celebrate the spirit and glory of our constitution. Let’s celebrate the ideals of justice, equality, liberty and fraternity!! Let’s celebrate our great country!” Meanwhile, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal shared on social media, “Every Republic Day reminds us that India’s true strength lies in its people. Together, we honour the past, celebrate the present, and work for a stronger tomorrow. Honoured to be part of this journey. Jai Hind!”

Other celebrities who commemorated Republic Day include Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Kiara Advani, Allu Arjun, Akshay Kumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Sonu Sood and Anushka Sharma.

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