Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra share Independence Day messages

Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra shared messages on social media as India marked its 80th Independence Day on August 15. Khan wrote that being Indian meant embracing the country’s colours, contrasts, differences and spirit, and said he was proud to be Indian. Chopra posted a picture of the tricolour with a message expressing pride in India’s journey and hope for its future.

NDTV reports that Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor, Yash, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher and Preity Zinta also shared Independence Day posts. Cinema Express said Khan’s message came after his nationalism had faced political scrutiny, including criticism in January over Kolkata Knight Riders signing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. The player was later released from the IPL team amid political tensions and pressure from the BCCI.