Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar pay tribute to Indian soldiers

Bollywood personalities Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, and Farhan Akhtar among others on Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying homage to the martyrs and said that the sacrifice of the soldiers will never be forgotten.

On this day in the year 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named ‘‘Operation Vijay’’ (victory).

Kumar took to Twitter to remember the soldiers who fought selflessly for the country.

Remembering our bravehearts who fought valiantly and sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. My salute to our heroes, aap hain toh hum hain 🙏🏻 #KargilVijayDiwas

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 26, 2021

Abhishek Bachchan thanked the “real heroes” for keeping the country safe.

A day to remember the gallant efforts and sacrifices of the real heroes of the Kargil War. Thank you for shielding us, protecting us, and keeping us safe. Huge respect for all the Kargil warriors 🙏🏻🇮🇳#KargilVijayDiwas #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/nIdrXYA7XO

— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) July 26, 2021

It was the bravery of the Indian armed forces that achieved the “impossible” feat, said Akhtar.

With respect and gratitude to the Indian Army and in remembrance of our brave soldiers and fallen heroes. Your courage, dedication and sacrifice accomplished the impossible. #KargilVijayDiwas 🙏🏽

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 26, 2021

Pannu also took to Twitter and posted a note for the soldiers.

The grit and glory !
The victory and the void.
The courage and compassion.#KargilVijayDiwas2021
For the victory they left us with. 🇮🇳

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 26, 2021

Actor Arjun Kapoor shared on his Instagram page , “Remembering the brave soldiers and their selfless sacrifice for our nation! Today and forever. Jai Hind.” Actor Riteish Deshmukh posted a picture on Twitter and wrote, “Kargil Vijay Diwas. Jai Hind. Hindustan zindabad.”

On this Kargil Vijay Diwas, let us not only remember our country’s remarkable victory but also pay homage to the valiant soldiers of our Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in defence of our nation.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/Jb6MZpew5G

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 26, 2021

On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, filmmaker Karan Johar and actors Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani launched the trailer of their film on Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra, Shershaah in Kargil.

Captain Batra had led the charge of his troops of the 13th battalion of the ‘‘JAKRIF’’ regiment of the Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999. He was given the highest wartime gallantry award Param Vir Chakra posthumously.

(With inputs from Press Trust of India)