Published 19:47 IST, August 15th 2022
Anil Kapoor sprints with Tricolour to mark 75 years of Independence; 'Marching ahead'
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor celebrated India's 76th Independence Day in style as he dropped a video of him sprinting with the Tricolour in his hand.
Anil Kapoor celebrated India's 76th Independence Day in style as he dropped a video of him sprinting with the Tricolour in his hand. The Jug Jugg Jeeyo star also penned a heartfelt note to mark the occasion, mentioning that we're marching ahead with our heads held high. His post received a trail of reactions from fans, with many calling him an inspiration. Anil's daughter Sonam Kapoor, Masaba Gupta and several others also reacted to his post.
Taking to his Instagram handle on Monday, August 15, the superstar shared a video of him running in a field while holding the National Flag in his hand. One can also hear a rendition of Vande Mataram playing in the backdrop. In the caption, he wrote, "75 years of Indian Independence!!! Marching ahead with our heads held high! Jai Hind. (sic)"
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Reacting to his post, many lauded the 65-year-old's fitness and enthusiasm. Fans dropped comments like, "Evergreen Anil Kapoor", "sir you're an inspiration", and "great sir", among other things. Sonam Kapoor also reacted with red heart emojis, while Masaba Gupta dropped the National Flag emoji.
Meanwhile, Anil's Jug Jugg Jeeyo co-star Varun Dhawan also shared a stunning picture of him with the Tricolour as Burj Khalifa shone in the background. Sharing the picture, Varun wrote in the caption, “हम जहाँ रहे झंडा ऊंचा रहे हमारा। #happyindependenceday (Indian National Flag emoji) #proudindian. (sic)”
Anil's family drama Jug Jugg Jeeyo has been set for another theatrical run in the country on the 76th Independence Day. Directed by Raj Mehta, the film also starred Varun, Kiara Advani and Neetu Kapoor in lead roles. It follows Kuku (Dhawan) and Naina (Advani), a couple on the verge of divorce who pretend to be happily married till his younger sister Ginny's wedding festivities are completed. When Kuku's father unravels his relationship woes, a major drama unfolds.
Anil will now be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. Talking about his experience of working with Ranbir, Anil told Mid-Day, "Ranbir is a talented, hard-working actor who can portray the finer nuances of every role effectively."
(Image: @anilskapoor/Instagram)
Updated 19:47 IST, August 15th 2022