Independence Day is celebrated by all of us in different ways. In educational institutions, students participate in different competitions and cultural activities a day prior to Independence Day. The National Flag is unfurled and the National Anthem is sung, usually accompanied by a march-past.

Television actors also have fond memories of Independence Day and urge the present generation to nurture a feeling of appreciation and respect for the country on this day. Take a look at what they have to say.

Shashank Vyas: Not only me, I guess everyone feels a sense of pride on Independence Day. But this day for some people is nothing more than a mere holiday. I feel we should take inspiration from all the school kids in our areas, who make flags and dress up in the colours of the National Flag. They celebrate this day in the true sense.

Arjun Bijlani: Independence Day is a day when I watch patriotic films with my family. I feel that we should try to celebrate the day in whatever way we can. At least take 10 minutes out of the entire day and think about the condition of our country and what we can do to better it.

Jasmin Bhasin: This year, unfortunately, I am not in my own country on this day. I am in Argentina for a shoot, but I am proud to be an Indian. I feel even more proud when I travel abroad. We have developed so much as a country and an economy. All of us should be proud of our selves. I feel patriotic and proud of the way our country is growing. We are a strong and respectful nation. I don’t think today’s generation has lost any significance for the day. I think each and every person feels really proud.

Adhvik Mahajan: I will enjoy the flag-hoisting ceremony and the beautiful patriotic songs that will play in my housing society. I would be watching an online series on Chandrashekhar Azad’s life as I am not working on that day. I have wanted to know more about him for a while now. I feel it’s important to remember that today, whatever we are doing in life and the choices that we are making are possible because of democracy and freedom. We are blessed to be Indians in today's times.

Gurpreet Singh: I had joined NCC (National Cadet Corp) and participated in training camps during my childhood. It was an awesome patriotic feeling as I lived the way the army does. The versatility our nation cannot be compared with any country. It is unique as there are so many kinds of religions and castes and so much difference in living standards, yet everyone is patriotic. I will always proudly say that Mera Bharat Mahan. I haven't decided on my plans yet for 15 August. It's a big day for me and I think all of us will feel patriotic on that day. I know that some people take it as just a mere holiday. But if we go by history, we can see how this day is a culmination of the combined efforts of a lot of people.