Several stars including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra, and Suniel Shetty praised the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for naming 21 Andaman and Nicobar islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees.
21 islands of Andaman and Nicobar named after Param Vir Chakra winners
21 islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will get the names of Param Vir Chakra winners of the country. Bollywood stars have appreciated this step of the country's Prime Minister PM Modi. Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Sunil Shetty, and Siddharth Malhotra have tweeted praising PM Modi. PM Modi named 21 Andaman and Nicobar islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees, India's highest military honor, on January 23, 2023. January 23 is celebrated as Parakram Diwas. The program was organized on the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Siddharth Malhotra expressed happiness
Siddharth Malhotra played the role of Param Vir Chakra winner martyr Captain Vikram Batra in the film 'Sher Shah' and got a lot of praise. The actor also took to Twitter to thank PM Modi.
Siddharth wrote, “The news that an island in Andaman and Nicobar has been named after our hero Captain Vikram Batra gave me goosebumps! My heart swelled with pride that I got the privilege of playing his role on screen. This step taken by PM Narendra Modi ensures that Sher Shah will live forever."
The very news that an island in Andaman & Nicobar is named after our hero Capt. Vikram Batra leaves me with goosebumps!
The very news that an island in Andaman & Nicobar is named after our hero Capt. Vikram Batra leaves me with goosebumps!
My heart swells with pride that I was fortunate to live his role on screen. This step taken by PM @narendramodi ensures that Shershaah lives on forever. — Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) January 23, 2023
Sunil Shetty praised PM Modi by tweeting
Suniel Shetty was busy with the wedding of his daughter Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul on Monday, yet the actor took to Twitter to appreciate PM Modi's move.
Sunil Shetty wrote on Twitter, “Thank you Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thank you for naming 21 islands after the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees and true heroes of our nation on the 126th birth anniversary of the great Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Feeling so proud! Jai Hind."
Thank you Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for renaming 21 islands of #AndamanNicobar in the names of the 21 #ParamVirChakra awardees, the true heroes of our Nation, on the 126th Birth Anniversary of the great #NetajiSubhasChandraBose. So proud! #JaiHind #ParakramDivas — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 23, 2023
Akshay Kumar said- Salute to his bravery and sacrifice
Akshay Kumar tweeted, “What a remarkable way to honor the Param Vir Chakra winners. Salute to their bravery and sacrifice."
What a remarkable way to honour Param Vir Chakra winners. Saluting their bravery and sacrifices. #IndiaHonoursParamveers. https://t.co/hiZEDubatZ — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 23, 2023
Ajay Devgan thanked PM, Modi, by tweeting
Ajay Devgn also posted on social media and wrote, "The decision to name an island after Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey (Param Vir Chakra) is reassuring that his example of supreme sacrifice for the motherland inspires generations to come." Will remain Thank you PM Narendra Modiji.
The decision to name an island after Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey (Param Vir Chakra) is assuring that the example of supreme sacrifice for the motherland he left us with will continue to inspire generations to come. Thank you PM @narendramodi Ji. #IndiaHonoursParamveers — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) January 23, 2023
Talking about the work front, Ajay Devgan will be seen in the film Bhola, whose teaser has been released today. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra's film Mission Majnu has recently been released on Netflix and is trending at number one. This film is also trending in Pakistan.