Erica Fernandes from COLORS ‘108 Base Hospital: Uri’, shared, “Independence Day is a reminder of the many ways in which people serve the nation, and I think ‘108 Base Hospital: Uri’ beautifully brings attention to a side of patriotism that we don’t speak about enough. The show celebrates the medical staff that stands behind our soldiers, fighting a different kind of battle against death every single day, ensuring that those who protect the country are given a chance to return home. What drew me most to Dr. Major Naina in 108 Base Hospital: Uri is that she represents so many Indian women who rise above their circumstances, shoulder immense responsibility and choose purpose over comfort to serve something greater than themselves. I think that’s the spirit our country continues to be built on – women who don’t seek recognition, but keep moving forward with resilience, conviction and compassion. I couldn’t have asked for a more fitting occasion than Independence Day for audiences to discover this story. May we continue celebrating everyone who does their bit for the glory of this nation. Jai Hind!”
Gashmeer Mahajani from COLORS ‘108 Base Hospital: Uri’, shared, “One of the things I admire most about India is that despite our countless languages, cultures, traditions and faiths, there is one emotion that has always had the power to unite us – our love for the country. Patriotism is more nuanced than grand gestures; it’s about millions of people from different walks of life wanting to contribute in their own way and make India proud. I find that thought incredibly moving. Playing Dr. Major Aniruddh in 108 Base Hospital: Uri reinforced that feeling for me because it captures that service takes many forms, and every act of duty, whether on the battlefield or inside an operating theatre or on your way to work, strengthens the nation. My hope this Independence Day is that our shared love for India continues to be stronger than our differences, so that we keep growing, supporting one another and moving forward hand in hand. Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day!”
Avinash Mishra from COLORS ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ shared, “What I’ve learnt through Khatron Ke Khiladi is that fear has a way of revealing who we are. Being part of a show like this gives us a glimpse of what it means to confront fear and the kind of bravery it takes to push past your limits. But the show has also given me something even more valuable – it has put into perspective the extraordinary courage of the men and women who serve our nation. What we khiladis face is a challenge for a competition for the nation’s entertainment. Our soldiers, on the other hand, walk into uncertainty knowing that every mission could demand the ultimate sacrifice. No act of bravery is greater than choosing to put your life on the line so that millions of others can live in peace and freedom. That kind of courage is impossible not to admire and humbling to even think about. This Independence Day, I bow down to our armed forces for their sense of duty and hope we make each other more courageous in our everyday lives. Jai Hind!”
Vijayendra Kumeria from COLORS’ ‘Juhi Mui’, shared, “On most Independence Days, we look back to freedom fighters of our nation with pride. But it’s time we gave the ordinary citizen the credit they’re due. They’re the ones who look out for one another, speak up against injustice and never stop caring about the world around them. Progress begins when we refuse to be indifferent, when we’re willing to question what’s wrong, stand up for what’s right and leave things better than we found them. That’s one of the reasons playing Sanyam in Juhi Mui has been so meaningful for me. Wearing the uniform in the show just8 widened my perspective on what it means to wear that badge; it’s far more than a symbol of authority. It’s a commitment to stand by people when they need you the most, to put service above self and to uphold what’s right, even when no one is watching. I hope this Independence Day inspires all of us to carry that same sense of responsibility into our everyday lives, because a country’s future isn’t shaped only by the heroes we celebrate – it’s also shaped by ordinary people who choose to make a difference every single day. Jai Hind!”
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