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Akshay Kumar removes shoes before holding national flag on Independence Day
Akshay Kumar removes shoes before holding national flag on Independence Day
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff paused a cricket match at a Mumbai ground on August 15, 2026, to hoist the national flag for India's 80th Independence Day. A video shows Akshay removing…
The Story in Brief
Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff paused a cricket match at a Mumbai ground on August 15, 2026, to hoist the national flag for India's 80th Independence Day. A video shows Akshay removing his shoes before stepping onto a chair to hold the Tricolour, as there was no flagpole available. Those present sang 'Jana Gana Mana' and saluted the flag. Netizens praised the gesture, calling it a mark of true respect. Akshay later posted a message in Hindi, wishing citizens a happy Independence Day and expressing hope for a brighter future.
The Indian Opinion
The usual cynicism that greets celebrity patriotism, 'it’s just for the cameras', misses the point here. Removing shoes before touching the Tricolour is a small, deliberate act of respect that many Indians follow at home. If a star’s gesture nudges even a few fans to treat the flag with similar care, that is a net gain. The real test is whether this reverence extends beyond holidays: will the same stars refuse to drape the flag as a costume in films? Actions, not hashtags, build national pride.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
