'Tribute to the brave martyrs': Amitabh Bachchan, Virender Sehwag, Kirron Kher, Preity Zinta, others commemorate Jallianwala Bagh massacre on its centenary

Indian fought a hard battle over many years against the British for its freedom and the number of people who sacrificed their lives for the mission is humongous. One such event that is a symbol of this sacrifice is the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a chapter without which the freedom story is incomplete. As the horrific incident completes 100 years, celebrities all across fields remembered it while honouring the bravehearts who laid their lives for the country. READ: 100 Years Since Jallianwala Bagh: India Pays Homage To The Martyrs Of Amritsar Massacre. LIVE UPDATES Here Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and many other politicians had commemorated the historic day on its centenary. Even celebrities from the film and sports industries shared posts on Twitter in memory of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Amitabh Bachchan, Kirron Kher, Bhumi Pednekar, Sunny Deol, Pretiy Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Atul Kasbekar, Madhur Bhandarkar and cricketers like Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif, while calling it 'horrific', 'merciless', 'heart wrenching', saluted and paid tributes to the martyrs and how even the massacre didn't dampen the spirits of the citizens in the 'resolve to rid India of British Colonial rule.' Here are their reactions: T 3142 - #JallianwalaBaghCentenary .. in remembrance of the merciless killings by the British .. and the resolve to rid India of British Colonial rule — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 13, 2019 This definitely was one of the most heart wrenching dark moments in our history.May we always remember the courage & sacrifice of our freedom fighters.May we get inspired by their valour & contribute into making our country stronger #jaihind #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/wMJExJX6rz — bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 13, 2019 Tribute to martyrs #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/KyePAx8rdm — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) April 13, 2019 My heartfelt tribute to the brave hearts & martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific #JallianwalaBaghMassacre a century ago. I salute them & their families for their valour. Hope the people of this country remember what it took to get here and always stay united. #respect pic.twitter.com/4yprNtZtUr — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 13, 2019 Remembering the innocent souls who were martyred, mercilessly, for taking a stand for our country's independence this day, 100 years ago. #JallianwalaBaghCentenary is a reminder that even the worst of massacres couldn't dampen the spirit of our countrymen. #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/1pWxBcUvlG — Chowkidar Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) April 13, 2019 Let’s pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence movement on 13th April 1919 at #Amritsar.🙏🇮🇳 #JallianwalaBaghCentenary #JallianwalaBaghMassacre #RememberAndNeverForget pic.twitter.com/1gY2gOvVv9 — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) April 13, 2019 Remembering the martyrs of the worst ever massacre on its 100th anniversary. A day that changed the course of India’s struggle for freedom. #JaiHind #JallianwalaBaghCentenary — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) April 13, 2019 I guarantee u that if u visit Jallianwala Bagh u will be moved to tears Happened to me The memorial museum there however, looks like a failing grade art project n doesn’t befit the monumental tragedy that occurred I urge the concerned authorities to pls do something about it — atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) April 13, 2019 The Most brutal incident in India’s Freedom struggle, #JallianwalaBagh Massacre completes 100 yrs today Tribute to the brave martyrs of #JallianwalaBaghMassacre #JallianwalaBaghCentenary 🙏🙏 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 13, 2019 100 years ago a kayar named Dyer ordered massacre upon unarmed , innocent civilians. The sacrifice and valour of our people will never be forgotten. #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/Zc0O4oZjR8 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 13, 2019 #JallianwalaBaghCentenary is a reminder that a horrible massacres couldn't dampen the spirit and courage of our brave countrymen. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/ObG6Uwlcqb — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 13, 2019 READ: 'We Deeply Regret What Happened': British High Commissioner To India Sir Dominic Asquith Pens Down A Message In The Visitor's Book On The 100th Anniversary Of The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Read Here Here's what happened 100 years ago on April 13, 1919: Jallianwala Bagh massacre was one of deadliest attacks in the history of the world and also marked a turning point in India's freedom struggle. At the Jallianwala Bagh, which is a garden spread across 6 to 7 acres in Amritsar in Punjab, a large gathering of 15,000-20,000 people with a majority of Sikhs, had gathered to celebrate Baisakhi, the Punjabi harvest festival. They had also gathered to revolt against the repressive Rowlatt Act that led to stricter control of the press, arrests without warrant and indefinite detention without trial. They also came together in solidarity to condemn the arrest and deportation of two national leaders - Satya Pal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew. The Baisakhi pilgrims had no idea on what they were about to face. Around 50 soldiers of the British Indian Army marched into the garden space, commanded by Colonel Reginald Dyer and sealed the exits. On his orders, the troops indiscriminately fired on the group of gathered civilians for about 10 minutes till the ammunition ran short. Unable to escape, people tried to climb the walls of the park but failed. Many jumped in the only well inside the garden to save themselves from the bullets. Colonial-era records show about 400 people died in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre when soldiers opened fire on men, women and children in an enclosed area, but Indian figures put the toll at closer to 1,000. 1,650 rounds of bullets were used in the attack, the reports suggest.

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'Tribute to the brave martyrs': Amitabh Bachchan, Virender Sehwag, Kirron Kher, Preity Zinta, others commemorate Jallianwala Bagh massacre on its centenary

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