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Big B celebrates I-Day with special surprise for fans

India Blooms News Service | | Aug 15, 2015, at 05:23 am

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): Celebrating the spirit of Independence Day, actor Amitabh Bachchan has a special surprise for his fans and followers.

Starting 12am on Aug 15, Bachchan, will bring #DidYouKnowYourIndia with insightful but lesser known facts about this great country of ours, on the hour every hour for 24 hours all through Independence Day.

“Loving India to me is like breathing air, it is a part of my being. So on the occasion of Independence Day, I would love to share with my well wishers some interesting but lesser known facts that have played an important part in shaping our country. #DidYouKnowYourIndia is an effort of showcasing the India that I love, to the world," Bachchan said.

##AmitabhBachchan # #DidYouKnowYourIndia # #IndependenceDay # Amitabh fans

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