Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Bollywood star Akshay Kumar showcased his patriotic spirit as he arrived at the Kalina airport on Independence Day, wearing a green shirt adorned with a badge of the Indian map in tricolour.

In the ANI video, Kumar can be seen coming out of his car and posing for the camera in the rain. What grabbed the eyeballs was his patriotic spirit as he refused the umbrella and wished his fans "Happy Independence Day"

Akshay shared a heartfelt tribute to "real-life heroes". "Freedom feels brighter when we care for the ground beneath our feet. Was enjoying beachside volleyball when I met these real-life heroes keeping our beaches clean... all smiles, all heart. #IndependenceDay #EverydayHeroes," he wrote on his Instagram handle....