Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country - John F Kennedy

On the occasion of Republic Day we asked some of our telly stars on the most patriotic thing that they have ever done for their country.

Anup Soni- I’ve not done anything big but small things in everyday life portray my love towards the country. For example I don’t cross the signal if it’s red and try to keep my surroundings clean. I don’t give and take bribes. I still remember I had repaid my car loan and only some paper work was left when a man asked me for Rs 200 to complete the work in five minutes. I refused and went to seven different windows myself. I practice these small things in life and show my respect towards the country.

Deepa Parab- As of now I haven’t done anything great but I’m planning to help a child from an orphanage by providing economic help. I think this way at least I can help my country. Young children are the future of a country and I’m doing my little bit by giving them formal education and a decent life.

Kushal Punjabi- I have not done any big thing but in my own way I have saluted my country. I had received a good work offer from Dubai with a fat salary but I preferred to stay back and work for and in the country. Some way or the other I’m contributing to make this country a better place to live in. Even in the future I will inculcate this in my children.

Lubna Salim- I celebrate Republic Day like I do any other festival. We hoist the flag and sing the national anthem. I have always taught my children to celebrate our national events. I like it when cinema halls play the national anthem before each and every movie. This sends the right message to kids as well.

Sushant Singh- I had always paid my taxes on time. Of course helping others has always been there but I never took it as if I’m doing something great for the country. I will continue to do such kind of work but will not shout from the rooftops about it. I would rather do it and forget about it.

Sangeeta Ghosh- There are small little things like providing medicines and food to the needy, paying my taxes and helping to maintain cleanness makes me feel that I’ve contributed something to the country. I will always try to make this place a beautiful place to live in.





Apara Mehta- I personally belong to a very cultural family. Even when I go abroad for my stage shows I always promote my country. I want to give people the right insight and especially people from abroad so that their misconceptions about India are cleared