Bollywood celebs extend heartfelt wishes on the eve of Republic Day 2022

The country today, on 26th January is celebrating the 73rd Republic Day. From markets to public places, everything has been decorated with tricolour, and patriotic songs can be heard on every street. 

Check out some wishes:

Mira Rajput remembers watching Republic Day parade with grandfather

Taking to Instagram and sharing a still from today's parade, Mira wrote, "The Rajput Regiment. I remember when Dadaji would wake us up every morning on Republic Day to watch the parade. Back then it was at 7am if I remember correctly and we would be sitting in front of the TV earlier than school time, on a holiday from school . Now watching the parade with my own kids, I can’t express the pride I feel towards my country, and how I miss those times with my grandfather who served in the Rajput Regiment.

A salute isn’t enough for our soldiers, bowing in gratitude today. As we sang the National Anthem today with the kids in tow, watching the Tiranga unfurl, I hope our children celebrate a glorious India with theirs and continue this tradition. Happy



Republic Day."

Shilpa Shetty shares a video on Republic Day

On the occasion of Republic Day, actor Shahid Kapoor shared a pic of a postal stamp from January 26, 1950 and wrote, "Happy Republic Day".

Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote: "To the spirit of our republic - may we continue to uphold, cherish and celebrate our constitution - the pillar that upholds the country's values and binds it together in unity! Jai hind!"

Actress and environmentalist Dia Mirza said, "Happy Republic Day" and added that "as we celebrate the fundamental rights of our great constitution may we also fulfill our duties "to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures."

Actor Varun Dhawan sent out wishes on Republic Day by painting his cheeks in tricolour.  "आप सभी को गणतंत्र दिवस कि हार्दिक शुभकामनाये.. Had the absolute honour of unfurling the flag. #proudindian," he wrote.