As the nation celebrates the 147th birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi today, several Bollywood celebrities remembered the Father of the Nation.
From megastar Amitabh Bachchan, to singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, and young actors like Riteish Deshmukh, Diana Penty etc, paid their tribute to Mahatama Gandhi
The celebs took it to micro-blogging site Twitter to express their thoughts on Gandhi and reiterated his thoughts of widoms.
Interestingly, since Mahatama Gandhi has always preached non-violence throughout his life, his birthday is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence across the world:
Here’s what the celebs said about the Father of the Nation
Lata Mangeshkar: Today is the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. I pay my homage to his memories.
Amitabh Bachchan: Happy Oct 2, Gandhi Jayanti.
Anupam Kher: Happy birthday to two of the tallest leaders of our country. Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri ji. You will always remain our strength.
Mahesh Bhatt: Right now, the whole world seems to be going through a dark night of the soul. But man lives in hope and dies in hope. Happy Gandhi Jayanti.
Hema Malini: It is Gandhiji's birth anniversary today. He has left behind a rich legacy for the country and it is for us to emulate his ideals.
Riteish Deshmukh: Remembering the great leaders of India on their birth anniversary today. Mahatma Gandhi ji, Lal Bahadur Shashtri ji, inspiration, gratitude.
Raghu Ram: Greetings to all Indians on Gandhi Jayanti. The world needs his guidance now more than ever.
Sajid Khan: On the event of their birth anniversary, we salute the two great leaders of our nation -- Mahatma Gandhi ji and Lal Bahadur Shashtriji. Jai Hind!
Bhumi Pednekar: Happy Gandhi Jayanti my fellow citizens. He taught us courage and patience. Let's try to follow his path. To a brighter India and a happier world.
Diana Penty: You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results -- Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti
