Published 15:38 IST, October 15th 2019
APJ Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary: Celebrities pour in their wishes
APJ Abdul Kalam, fondly called as the 'Missile Man of India', had his birth anniversary on October 15. Here is what celebrities are tweeting about Dr. Kalam.
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Popularly known as the 'Missile Man', APJ Abdul Kalam was born in a small village in Tamil Nadu, on October 25, 1931. As the world remembers the might of APJ Abdul Kalam on his 88th birth anniversary, the entertainment fraternity did not step back from paying homage to him.. Popular Celebrities like Raveena Tandon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sunny Deol, Vivekh, among others posted a heartfelt note for Dr. Kalam on social media.
Let us have a look at what popular celebrities had to say about APJ Abdul Kalam, on his birth anniversary:
Paying homage to the visionary, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary today. May your thoughts continue to inspire our coming generations. #APJAbdulKalam
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 15, 2019
Remembering a great human, Missile Man #APJAbdulKalam sir on his Birth Anniversary pic.twitter.com/ThKwsl40Vj
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) October 15, 2019
Remembering respected Dr. #APJAbdulKalaam Ji on his birth anniversary.. His contribution to the nation is invaluable. Was always a dream to meet him someday sadly he went too soon. 🇮🇳Thank you for everything you have done for the country. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6Oc8nNGuKz
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) October 15, 2019
What is 'Plant for Kalam'?
Popular South Indian movie actor Vivekh started an initiative on the day of APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday. He named the initiative 'Plant for Kalam', where he asked popular Indian celebrities to propagate the message to plant a tree in memory of APJ Abdul Kalam. He shared a social media post that read, "Tomorrow, October 15th is the birthday of Bharat Ratna, Kalam sir. I request all Thalaivar, Thalapathy, Thala and other actors’ fans to plant saplings. I also plead them to make it a trend on social media (Translated from Tamil)."
Have a look at the original tweet by the actor:
Oct 15 tommow Kalam sir”s bday! Tree saplings planting events! First time joining hands with Chennai greater corporation! மரக்கன்றுகள் கொடுத்து உதவுகின்ற சென்னை மாநகராட்சிக்கு நன்றி. pic.twitter.com/IqSIsaghTa
— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) October 14, 2019
12:21 IST, October 15th 2019