Priyanka Chopra celebrates Independence Day with throwback video
Darpan News Desk IANS, 15 Aug, 2022 10:48 AM
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) India is celebrating 75 years of its freedom from British colonial rule. As the nation soaks in the grand celebrations, B-town isn't far behind in expressing their love for the nation and marking the special day on their social media.
While Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan hoisted the Indian tricolour at his residence, Mannat, on Sunday evening under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative. On Monday, global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a video in the story section of her Instagram.
The video shows paper cutting of an old newspaper which notified about India finally getting the independent status. The headline read: "India Independent: British Rule Ends".
The newspaper cutting is followed by a monochrome clip of the Indian tricolour being hoisted in Delhi's Red Fort in the past, followed by coloured video clip of the flag hoisting signifying the present day. Priyanka wrote on the video: "#HappyIndependenceDay".
On the work front, Priyanka was last seen on screen in 'The Matrix Resurrections'. She will be seen in the Russo Brothers' upcoming series 'Citadel'.
Indian-origin singer Alyssa Raghunandan, who was one of the contestants on the singing reality show "American Idol" season 16, says she wants to be a role model for young girls just like Indian actress Priyanka Chopra.
The Oscar-winning actress shared her first post on Tuesday. Donning black sweatshirt reading "Love", she can be seen basking in the sun in the picture.
Joe Jackson, patriarch and manager of American musical dynasty that included the the Jackson 5, its star lead singer Michael Jackson and soloist sister Janet Jackson, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 89.
National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his performance in critically acclaimed films, says he cannot treat himself like a "brand" because he is not a "product".
Actor Ali Fazal, who is among the Indian talent invited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences to be a member, says it makes him glad that the Oscar-giving body is making strides to diversify and become inclusive.
