Today, we observed the 100 year anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on April 13, 1919. On this same day, the troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired at a crowd leaving many dead and injured. It was a horrific incident that shook the entire nation. Today, from common men, politicians, sportsmen to Bollywood celebs, everyone has commemorated the 100th anniversary of the massacre.
From Amitabh Bachchan to Sunny Deol, many celebs have tweeted paying a tribute to the martyrs.
Here are the tweets by Bollywood celebrities.
T 3142 – #JallianwalaBaghCentenary .. in remembrance of the merciless killings by the British .. and the resolve to rid India of British Colonial rule
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 13, 2019
Tribute to martyrs #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/KyePAx8rdm
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) April 13, 2019
Remembering the martyrs of the worst ever massacre on its 100th anniversary. A day that changed the course of India’s struggle for freedom. #JaiHind #JallianwalaBaghCentenary
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) April 13, 2019
This definitely was one of the most heart wrenching dark moments in our history.May we always remember the courage & sacrifice of our freedom fighters.May we get inspired by their valour & contribute into making our country stronger #jaihind #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/wMJExJX6rz
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 13, 2019
My heartfelt tribute to the brave hearts & martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific #JallianwalaBaghMassacre a century ago. I salute them & their families for their valour. Hope the people of this country remember what it took to get here and always stay united. #respect pic.twitter.com/4yprNtZtUr
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 13, 2019
Let’s pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence movement on 13th April 1919 at #Amritsar.??? #JallianwalaBaghCentenary #JallianwalaBaghMassacre #RememberAndNeverForget pic.twitter.com/1gY2gOvVv9
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) April 13, 2019
On behalf of Bollywood Bubble, we too salute the bravery of our martyrs at Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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