Dibyojyoti Dutta, Adrija Roy and other Bengali actors reminisce their childhood memories of Independence Day celebration

Waking up early in the morning and heading towards school in uniform for the Independence Day celebration is certainly one of the most treasured moments of everyone’s life. Beautifully decorated school premises for Independence Day celebration, flag hoisting, holding our heads high during the parade make the childhood memories really precious. As the nation is proudly celebrating its Independence Day, ETimes TV spoke with some very popular Bengali actors who walked down the memory lane and shared some beautiful childhood memories... (Photo: Facebook)

Rahul, who is set to play the lead in ‘Sagar Jyoti’, took a stroll down the memory lane. “We used to sing songs, put up skits and raise the national flag in school on Independence Day. I still remember making small flags using paper and pinning it on our shirts. Then there was the march past we had with our PT sir leading us. And I remember how proud I felt when I delivered the Independence Day speech to the whole school for the first time. Fond memories really!” says Rahul. (Photo: Facebook)

"August 15 is very special for every Indian. Speaking about the day takes me back to my childhood. I used to go to school along with my friends from our neighbourhood. We used to take part in cultural events. I still remember how we used to stand in the queue and our teachers used to distribute chocolates. I wish I could go back to my childhood," says popular actress Tumpa. (Photo: Facebook)

Dibyojyoti, who is busy with his show 'Desher Maati', also shared his school days. “I used to participate in cultural programs on Independence Day. I used to sing songs or recite a poem in school. Then, we used to proudly witness the flag hoisting and look forward to the speech made by our teachers. Outside our school premises, there are stalls selling replicas of the Indian flag as a badge and other souvenirs. I used to buy those and still treasure them in my collection. I wanted to join Indian Army but destiny stored something else. Now, when I see my sister getting ready for school on Independence Day, I feel really nostalgic,” says Dibyojyoti. (Photo: Facebook)

Model-turned-actor Samm, who is looking forward to his debut show ‘Mon Mane Na’, wanted to join Indian Army. “August 15 is always special for me. I am a very patriotic person and used to dream of being an army officer. It gives me goosebumps whenever I see our tricolour national flag flying high. During the parade on Independence Day, I used to imagine myself in the uniform of the Indian army and felt proud. Those memories make me nostalgic," shares the actor. (Photo: Facebook)

Adrija recalled her school memories and said, “We used to get ready early in the morning for the parade. I used to take part in cultural events organised at our school, too. I miss those days. This year, on Independence Day, I will be in North Bengal for the shoot of Mou er Bari.” (Photo: FacebookAdrij

"We used to look forward to August 15. I always get goosebumps when I see our tricolour flag flying high. Our teachers used to deliver speech on our freedom movement and our national heroes which would inspire us. Now that I look back, it makes me really nostalgic. I still remember how we used to get chocolates and candies from our teachers after the Independence Day celebration,” says Titiksha who is set to make her debut with ‘Dutta and Bouma’.