Independence Day pictures from 1947 you must see

As we celebrate Independence Day, take a look at these pictures captured when India 'made its tryst with destiny.'
Lord Mountbatten, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. Rajendra Prasad in a pleasant interlude at the Independence Day session of the Constituent Assembly on August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)

Jawaharlal Nehru, as he delivered his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)

Jawaharlal Nehru is seen delivering his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)

This rare 1947 photograph provided by the Ministry of Defence shows Lord Mountbatten, Edwina Mountbatten and Jawaharlal Nehru at the first Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. A report in Fauji Akhbar said Mountbatten and Nehru rescued children lost in the crowds by making them board the state coach. (Express archive photo)

Distinguished audience is seen watching Jawaharlal Nehru delivering his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)

People throng North Block and South Block on August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during the midnight session of the Constituent Assembly of India held on 14 and 15 August 1947. (Express archive photo)

PM Jawaharlal Nehru addresses the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)