Mumbai: A slew of stars including Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Vicky Kaushal, Arjun Kapoor, and Anushka Sharma Thursday paid tributes to Indian soldiers and martyrs on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Kargil Vijay Diwas marks the success of Operation Vijay. On July 26, 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts that Pakistani intruders has briefly wrested.
The celebrities took to social media to express their pride.
Akshay Kumar: “I’m not much into books, but today as we pay tribute to our brave martyrs on 20 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I’ve picked up ‘India’s Most Fearless 2’ by @ShivAroor @rahulsinghx. May we never forget our soldiers whose courage and heroism lets us live in peace, day after day,”.
I’m not much into books, but today as we pay tribute to our brave martyrs on 20yrs of #KargilVijayDiwas, I’ve picked up #IndiasMostFearless 2 by @ShivAroor & @rahulsinghx . May we never forget our soldiers whose courage and heroism lets us live in peace, day after day. pic.twitter.com/gI6s20MwBX
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 26, 2019
Sanjay Dutt: “I salute our brave jawaans who fought valiantly in the Kargil war for our country’s sovereignty! Your sacrifice will always be remembered. Jai Hind. Kargil Vijay Divas,”.
I salute our brave jawaans who fought valiantly in the Kargil war for our country’s sovereignty! Your sacrifice will always be remembered. Jai Hind 🇮🇳#KargilVijayDivas
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) July 26, 2019
Anushka Sharma: “A salute, homage, respect and gratitude to all the heroes in our armed forces who lost their lives in line of service for their country. Kargil Vijay Divas,”.
A salute, homage, respect and gratitude to all the heroes in our armed forces who lost their lives in line of service for their country. 🙏🏻#KargilVijayDiwas #NeverForget #RememberTheGallantry
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 26, 2019
Vicky Kaushal: “Remembering the courage and sacrifice of the real heroes who laid down their lives fighting for the nation. Salute. Jai Hind. Kargil Vijay Divas,”.
Remembering the courage and sacrifice of the real heroes who laid down their lives fighting for the nation. Salute. Jai Hind. #KargilVijayDiwas 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dZZeNEQj73
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) July 26, 2019
Madhur Bhandarkar: “This day we celebrate the valour and supreme sacrifice of Indian Army as we celebrate Kargil Vijay Divas. Forever in debt to the brave heart Martyrs of Kargil war.”
This day we celebrate the valour and supreme sacrifice of Indian Army as we celebrate #KargilVijayDiwas. Forever in debt to the brave heart Martyrs of Kargil war 🙏. #JaiHind वंदे मातरम 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qBwP2fMF8O
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 26, 2019
Sunny Deol:”Remembering the triumph of bravehearts who fought for the nation. Jai Hind!”
Remembering the triumph of bravehearts who fought for the nation. Jai Hind!#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/T57VapLEaF
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) July 26, 2019
Farhan Akhtar: “Remembering all the bravehearts and martyrs with love, reverence and gratitude on this Kargil Vijay Diwas. Jai Hind.”
Remembering all the bravehearts and martyrs with love, reverence and gratitude on this #KargilVijayDiwas .. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 26, 2019
Arjun Kapoor: “No words will be enough to thank the martyrs, their valour and sacrifices that they’ve made for us! Jai Hind. Kargil Vijay Divas.”
No words will be enough to thank the martyrs, their valour and sacrifices that they’ve made for us! Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #IndianArmy #KargilVijayDiwas
— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) July 26, 2019
Athiya Shetty: “Respect and immense gratitude, for sacrificing your lives to make sure we have one, and are safe. Thank you. Jai Hind,”.
Respect and immense gratitude, for sacrificing your lives to make sure we have one, and are safe. Thank you. Jai Hind 🙏🏼🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/1zRZzuEUWf
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) July 26, 2019
Vivek Anand Oberoi: “Big salute to each and every martyr who fought fearlessly and sacrificed their life for us, our safety and our nation. Hats off to their indomitable courage and to the sacrifices of their families. We will always remain indebted.”
Big salute to each and every martyr who fought fearlessly and sacrificed their life for us, our safety and our nation.
Hats off to their indomitable courage and to the sacrifices of their families. We will always remain indebted 🙏
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/RnNGBc7y3c
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 26, 2019
Isha Kopikar: “Remembering this Day, ’26th July 1999′ -The Victory Day of Kargil War. The Brave Sons of India Sacrificed their life for the Honour, Integrity and for the people of the ‘GREAT INDIA’. Your Sacrifices will never be forgotten. Jai Hind,”.
Remembering this Day, '26th July 1999' -The Victory Day of Kargil War. The Brave Sons of India Sacrificed their life for the Honor,Integrity & for the people of the 'GREAT INDIA'. YourSacrifices will never be forgotten. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/lJOY1gJnSW
— Isha Koppikar (@ishakonnects) July 26, 2019
Urvashi Rautela: “Saluting our soldiers, the real heroes. Inka balidaan hum kabhi nahi bhoolenge! Jai Hind.”
Saluting our soldiers, the real heroes. Inka balidaan hum kabhi nahi bhoolenge! Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas
— URVASHI RAUTELA🇮🇳 (@UrvashiRautela) July 26, 2019
Anees Bazmee: “Saluting our soldiers, the real heroes. Inka balidaan hum kabhi nahi bhoolenge! Jai Hind. Kargil Vijay Divas.”
Saluting our soldiers, the real heroes. Inka balidaan hum kabhi nahi bhoolenge! Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas
— Anees Bazmee (@BazmeeAnees) July 26, 2019
Aftab Shivdasani: “Remembering all the martyrs who gave their lives to protect our nation. The real heroes. Let their sacrifice never go in vain. Jai Hind. Kargil Vijay Divas.”
Remembering all the martyrs who gave their lives to protect our nation. The real heroes. Let their sacrifice never go in vain. Jai Hind 🇮🇳✊🏼 #KargilVijayDivas #20YearsOfKargilVijay
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) July 26, 2019
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