Independence Day: How Bollywood celebrated the day last year

As we move an inch closer to celebrating the 70th Independence Day on August 15, let’s take a walk down the memory lane to recall how our favourite Bollywood stars are rang in this auspicious day in their very own way last year. From the on-screen to off screen patriot Akshay Kumar to bubbly Jacqueline Fernandez, many celebs shared their moments on social media to celebrate the day. Here's taking a look at the memories of Independence Day 2016:

Taking to his social media handle, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a video that touched many hearts. The actor sang the national anthem standing in front of the national flag and captioned the video saying, "Happy Independence Day to Indians All over the world.:) #BharatMataKiJai #AnupamCares #Adelaide."

Quintessential diva Dia Mirza was seen embracing the patriotic love with a sweetest gesture. She held a flag and posed for a picture and wrote, "Happy Independence Day India!#IAmIndia #JaiHind #India #IndependenceDay." She oozed charm as she went minimal on the makeup and that accentuated her eyes and prominent cheekbones.

Let Jacqueline Fernandez teach you the art of social media. The actress can very well train people on the right usage of this media and the ones who follow her know it best. Taking to her Twitter handle she shared an interesting picture with a concise caption that read, "Happy Independence Day India!!!"

This actress is someone who goes by the bio Shotgun Junior on Twitter but one may rarely find her losing her temper. On the occasion of Independence Day, Sonakshi Sinha was seen relishing the tri colours of the flag. She posed marking a salute to the incredible feat our nation has achieved over a period of time."Happy independence day everyone," she tweeted.

A director on-screen and a mother of triplets, Farah Khan is one who knows how to wish her fans the best way. Sharing a picture of her triplets, the 'Main Hoon Naa' director quoted Rabindrnath Tagore's famous couplets, "Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high! Happy Independence Day."

Where on one side hubby Akshay Kumar made a powerful video to wish his fans a very Happy Independence Day, Twinkle Khanna aka Mrs. Funnybones went ahead to share an inside picture of her celebrations at home. Nonetheless the duo won hearts with their impressive messages that went viral in no time.

Twitterverse is well aware of Chintskap aka Rishi Kapoor and his tongue in cheek humour. However, the veteran chose to go all easy this time with his Independence Day message. "Happy Independence Day"Hoisted the flag with the Indian High Commissioner Navdeep Suri at Fed.Sq.Mel.Aus.#IFFM2016," he shared. Decked in formals, Rishi looked every bit suave in the picture shared by him.