Bollywood celebrities on Sunday took to social media to pay tributes to soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil war, as the nation observed 21st anniversary of the conflict. The Indian armed forces had defeated the Pakistan army in Kargil in July 1999. Since then this day is being celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

"Saluting our brave soldiers & remembering the selfless sacrifice of the martyrs, today and forever," (sic) Madhuri Dixit Nene tweeted. 

Suniel Shetty said that he is "forever indebted" to Indian army. "Saluting the courage and the valour of the Indian army today on the 21st anniversary of the #KargilVijayDiwas. The Indian army will always be our Nation's pride," Suniel wrote. Have a look right here:

Saluting the courage and the valour of the Indian army today on the 21st anniversary of the #KargilVijayDiwas. The Indian army will always be our Nation's pride. Forever indebted#KargilVijayDiwas2020 pic.twitter.com/2VdGc3BL6o

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 26, 2020

Actress Neha Dhupia recalled the days when she visited Kargil and spent time with Indian Army.

Neha tweeted: "Throwback to the time I was fortunate enough to take a trip to #Kargil and the #lineofcontrol ... remembering our heroes who laid their lives down to save the nation and us.. nothing makes me more proud than being the daughter of a fauji." (sic)

Calling it an irreparable loss for the families of the martyrs, Taapsee Pannu wrote: "21 yrs and the memories are clear. Sitting in front of TV for hours to know if it's all over or no if we have our soldiers safe or no if we have redeemed our land or no.What followed was victory for our country and irreparable loss for the families of martyrs #KargilVijayDiwas." Here it is: