Actor Kartik Aaryan, on the 75th Independence Day, gets talking about freedom as a public figure, and more.
Actor Kartik Aaryan is the man of the moment, and the youth of the country hangs on to every word he says. When we take him to Juhu beach, Mumbai for this exclusive shoot, a crowd gathers in no time. But the Tricolour has all his attention! As we celebrate the 75th Independence Day, the 31-year-old gets talking to us about freedom :
How much has the way you look at Independence Day changed? From just being another holiday in school, to now when you are grown up...
I studied at St Paul's High School in Gwalior and my Independence Day memories date back to my school days. I remember the flag hoisting ceremonies we had, participating in special programs for Independence day. I even remember waiting for laddoos, listening to patriotic songs, feeling an extra amount of pride but then over the years when you learn more of the history and see its impact in your life growing up, it becomes more real. I realised how much being a part of such a wonderful diversified country is and how people serve the nation and give more than their everything for it. So the idea then shifted from a fun holiday to a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude for the ones who made it possible. The feeling today is also immense love for our Motherland - Bharat Mata… a feeling which exists everyday but gets super-special on Independence Day.
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