On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, many Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to share messages of national pride and peace. Shah Rukh Khan also joined the celebrations and shared a photo of himself with the national flag in the background.
Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan also wished his fans on Independence Day. He shared a photo of himself holding the national flag and wrote in the caption in Hindi, "A day of independence; an auspicious day for greetings! Vande Mataram!!!"
Along with Big B and SRK, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and several other celebrities wished their fans on Independence Day. Several stars took to social media to share their messages and extend their greetings on the special occasion.
On the film front, Shah Rukh is currently working on his much-awaited action film, King. The film holds special significance for his fans as it will mark the theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, following her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, which was released on Netflix.
It is reported that King draws heavy inspiration from the 1994 classic Léon: The Professional, with the superstar playing the role of a veteran hitman who steps in to protect a young girl.
King also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. The film has generated a lot of buzz among fans, and photos of Shah Rukh and Deepika shooting for the film in Cape Town also did the rounds on social media. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously directed Khan in the blockbuster Pathaan, and is co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. The film is scheduled for a Christmas 2026 release.
Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema.Read More
