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Independence Day special: Here's how TV celebs celebrated the eve

Last updated on - Aug 15, 2018, 15:27 IST
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Independence Day special: Here's how TV celebs celebrated the eve

India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day. While most of the country is immersed in the celebrations, here's how our TV celebrities spent the eve…

Anasuya Bharadwaj

This Independence Day is truly special for this anchor turned actress. She got her first flag hoisting opportunity at a private venue. Sharing her excitement and elation with her fans and followers on Instagram, Anasuya wrote -

“Such an honour!! Thank you team #HotelVivera for giving me my first ever Flag hoist opportunity�� #proud #72IndependenceDay���� errr... #HappyorNot �� (sic).”

However, she was criticized for her attire by a section of netizens. In reply to them, Anasuya clarified that it was not planned as she was offered the honor when she stopped by a restaurant on the highway for breakfast.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Tejaswi Madivada

The ex-Bigg Boss contestant was recently eliminated from the house. She shot for an award ceremony and even posed with Babu Gogineni, one of the most recently evicted Bigg Boss contestants, in the same set as well. Well her fans shall miss her this Independence Day for she chose to spend the eve in Kashmir. Tejaswi was off to chill in the popular destination along with her best buddies. Well, she is missing someone too!

“Kashmir calling ,will miss you @sarathshetty (sic),” reads her Instagram post.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Navdeep

This ex-Bigg Boss contestant chose to spend in an event that is close to his heart. The actor released a video conveying his best wishes on the Independence Day and for the event as well.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Meghna Lokesh

This petite beauty of Sasirekha Parinayam and Kalyana Vaibhogame fame is feeling truly proud and blessed to be an Indian and here’s how she chose to wish her fans and followers.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Ali Reza

The popular actor of Pasupu Kumkuma and Maate Mantramu fame is enjoying his freedom (From work) like none. On his ‘No-shoot day’, the actor is off on a quick getaway with his lady love. The handsome hunk is reveling his holiday spending close to the nature.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Aadarsh Balakrishna

On this Independence Day, the ex-Bigg Boss Telugu runner up decides to share his idea of freedom. Sharing a throwback picture on his Instagram handle wherein the actor is seen strumming a guitar, Aadarsh wished his fans a Happy Independence Day.

“Many many moons ago. When freedom was obscure. I hope that we free ourselves from the shackles of whatever it is that we're stuck in. In being free, is being alive. Happy Independence Day!

#happyindependenceday #thowback (sic)” wrote Aadarsh.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Renu Desai

The popular actress-writer-director, who also judged Neethoney Dance, a Telugu dance reality show, has an entirely different idea of freedom. Sharing an anecdote, Renu opined that everyone must understand the concept of independence and stop depending on the government for everything. On this note, she also appreciated her fans who are making an effort to reduce their plastic usage responding to her call.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Hemachandra

Popular playback singer and Bol Baby Bol fame host celebrated Independence Day releasing his new song ‘Vandemataram’, his take on the iconic AR Rahman composition released in the year 1997.

“Hey guys!! Vandemataram is what comes to our mind when we talk about patriotism.. Have tried a little something, in my style, on AR Rahman Sir's one of the most beautiful compositions "Vandemataram" with my new gear RC Roland 505. Hope you guys like it! Dedicating this to all the soldiers, who are the primary reason behind us having sound sleep!! (sic),” wrote Hemachandra.

(Photo: Instagram)

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