Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- India's 79th Independence Day turned into a star-studded affair online, as Indian film stars painted their timeline in the hues of the tri-colour, sharing stirring messages and sincere tributes.

Akshay Kumar posted a picture of seemingly unamusing people on his Instagram account doing a great deal to present a cleaner India everyday. He captioned, "Freedom feels brighter when we care for the ground beneath our feet. Was enjoying beachside volleyball when I met these real-life heroes keeping our beaches clean. all smiles, all heart."

Rajkummar Rao took to Instagram and penned: "Happy Independence Day everyone. Heartfelt gratitude to our Indian Armed Forces for their unwavering courage, dedication, and selfless sacrifices...