New Delhi . This time the celebration of India's Independence Day was seen in a very special way in New York also. America's iconic Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the Indian tricolor on August 15. Shining in green, white and saffron colours, this historic building presented a special glimpse of India's culture and patriotism in the sky of New York. The starcast and makers of the popular TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah also participated in this special India Day celebration.
In this special function, Dilip Joshi, Mandar Chandwadkar and Sonalika Joshi, who played the role of Jethalal, were seen along with the show's producer Asit Kumar Modi. Mandar Chandwadkar plays the role of Atmaram Tukaram Bhide in the show while Sonalika Joshi is popular among the audience in the role of Madhavi Bhide. Famous actor of South Indian cinema, Adivi Shesh also became a part of this special program. During the ceremony, the cast participated in the special lighting ceremony of the Empire State Building and were part of the memorable moment of switching on the iconic light.
This year the theme of India Day organized in New York was Harmony in Heritage. Through this theme, the traditions, cultural values of the Indian American community and its contribution to America were brought forward. The colors of India's heritage and patriotism were clearly visible in this special program organized in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Associations. The lights of the Empire State Building made the entire event even more special.
After the lighting ceremony, the team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and other guests also visited the famous observation deck of the Empire State Building. The artists enjoyed the spectacular views of New York City from here and took many memorable photographs. According to reports, the team was also seen on the observation deck of the 86th floor.
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has long been one of the most popular and long-running comedy shows on Indian television. In such a situation, it was a special moment for the fans of the show to be a part of India's Independence Day celebrations in America. The enthusiasm of the artists was clearly visible in the pictures and videos surfaced on social media. Especially for the audience who liked Dilip Joshi as Jethalal, this glimpse from New York became a topic of discussion.
The entire event combined entertainment and patriotism. When the Empire State Building, which has become the identity of New York, shone in Indian colors, it became a moment full of pride and emotions for the Indian community along with the artists present there. Even thousands of kilometers away from India, the light of the tricolor made the celebration of Independence Day special.