Republic Day Exclusive: Suniel Shetty talks about his favourite patriotic films

On the occasion of Republic Day, in a conversation with

Etimes

,

Bollywood

actor Suniel Shetty talked about his favourite patriotic films, what he loves the most about the day and more.

Excerpt from the conversation:

Everyone celebrates Republic Day with great enthusiasm and love. Talking about your childhood days, how did you celebrate Republic Day?
Hoisting of the flag, march-past, talks about Independence, the speeches, listening to people speak.

Which patriotic film has been your favourite over the years and why?
Dharmendra's

'Haqeeqat'

,

'Hindustan Ki Kasam'

were the films I grew up to and of course

'Border'

.

You’ve always promoted sustainable fashion, so today on Republic Day, is there something that you’d like to mention to the viewers?
Fashion is always the Dhoti, Kurta, the pyjama, Indian linen has always impressed me and even today, the

Khadi

is something I like to wear in the form of Dhoti-Kurta or a Bandi or pyjama-kurta that is my absolute favourite because I believe that is truly fashionable and looks out of this world. I also think that this is something we should push because it helps our weavers and our people.

What is that one message that you would like to give to the audience on Republic Day?
It is very very important to know your right, but it is also very important to respect others.