Shubhangi
Atre
Shubhangi
Atre
says,
"During
childhood,
I
used
to
make
flag
and
get
it
hoisted
by
my
father.
We
all
used
to
sing
national
anthem.
I
also
used
to
get
candies
and
distributed
it
to
all
my
family
members.
It
was
my
way
of
celebrating
Republic
Day.
I
learned
these
after
observing
the
celebration
at
my
school
campus
and
follow
the
same
at
home.
As
I
grew
up,
I
used
to
make
rangoli
on
stage
where
flag
was
to
be
hoisted."
She
further
says,
"We
are
republic;
we
need
to
respect
it
and
not
take
things
for
granted."
Kunal
Jaisingh
Kunal
Jaisingh
says,
Watching
the
Republic
Day
parade
with
family
was
a
tradition.
And
an
analysis
of
the
parade
over
lunch
was
a
must
later!"
The
actor
further
adds,
"I
feel
with
time,
the
day
is
just
about
celebration,
but
we
need
to
understand
and
value
the
struggle
of
our
national
heroes
and
respect
our
constitution."
Simba
Nagpal
Simba
says,
"Republic
Day
used
to
be
something
different
when
we
were
kids.
We
used
to
be
excited
about
the
tri-colour
decorations,
flag
hoisting
at
school
and
watching
the
parade
with
the
family.
It
was
a
different
experience.
Tri-coloured
helium
balloons
looked
quite
cool."
He
further
adds,
"The
day
is
also
important
because
it
remind
us
that
we
need
to
be
more
responsible
citizens.
It
was
not
easy
to
get
our
freedom
and
later
to
become
republicans."
Malhar
Pandya
Malhar
says,
"Republic
Day
are
so
special.
The
fluttering
tri-colour,
that
magnificent
parade
showcasing
the
rich
cultural
heritage
of
our
country,
our
great
strides
in
technological
advancements
and,
our
mighty
military,
air
force
and
navy
fill
our
hearts
with
pride.
Undeniably,
these
are
a
part
of
the
innumerable
traits
that
make
our
motherland
what
it
is.
Needless
to
say,
our
R-Day
celebration
in
school
is
one
of
its
kinds
that
cannot
be
replicated
elsewhere,
be
it
in
college
or
the
workplace
for
that
matter."
"I
feel
on
this
day,
as
it
falls
on
the
first
month
of
year,
we
all
need
to
decide
that
one
thing
we
plan
to
do
for
our
motherland-
a
resolution
as
a
citizen
of
the
country."
Mitaali
Nag
Mitaali
says,
"Reminiscing
the
good
old
days,
one
thing
that
remains
etched
in
my
memory
is
the
celebration
of
Republic
Day
in
school.
The
march
past,
the
flag
hoisting,
and
of
course,
the
sweets
that
were
distributed-
all
these
still
remain
fresh
in
my
memory.
Each
year,
I
was
always
made
to
sing
first
by
my
class
teacher
whose
utmost
faith
in
me
drives
me
up
from
slumber
each
year.
That
look
of
satisfaction
that
I
have
not
let
her
down
and
that
glow
on
her
face
when
the
others
praise
me
for
my
singing
will
always
be
remembered.
Though
R-day
has
nothing
to
do
with
my
skill
development,
it
has
actually
made
me
less
lazy,
more
confident
on
stage
and
of
course,
the
fervour
with
which
people
look
forward
to
it
infuses
a
sense
of
patriotism
in
me."
She
adds,
"I
feel,
these
days,
people
take
the
day
just
like
any
other
holiday,
which
is
really
not
good.
The
day
holds
a
great
importance
and
all
of
us
need
to
understand
and
respect
it."
Mahika
Sharma
"I
miss
my
dad
a
lot
on
R-day,
as
he
would
narrate
to
me
the
stories
of
our
freedom
struggle.
As
a
child
I
would
look
at
him
with
rapt
attention
and
gobble
up
whatever
he
said.
I
remember
watching
parades
on
TV.
Early
morning,
we
used
to
perform
dance
at
school.
It
was
so
beautiful.
Generations
today
won't
be
having
such
beautiful
memories
of
such
days
and
it's
sad."
She
says,
"I
just
wish
that
we
all
remember
our
childhood
and
keep
the
tradition
on
of
celebrating
the
day.
Instead
of
making
today's
kid
feel
the
day
is
just
a
holiday."