Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh recalls how her childhood in Indian Army cantonments shaped her feelings about Independence Day. She says her most memorable Independence Day celebrations were marked as large, well-organized school events, where students took part in patriotic activities and competitions.
Both outlets describe her background as a military child: her father served as an Indian Army officer, and her upbringing included frequent transfers and border postings. Times of India highlights her school days in this setting and her recollections of patriotic song competitions and Independence Day celebrations. Free Press Journal similarly frames Independence Day as “a festival,” naming her school as Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan in Delhi, and quoting her on pride in singing for the country. Across both accounts, the emphasis is on how early school-based patriotism and repeated exposure to military life influence her respect for India in later years.
