As India commemorates the 100th anniversary of Jallianwala massacre that killed hundreds of innocent people in Amritsar on April 13, 1919, members of the film industry paid tributes to the martyrs.

A century ago, British forces led by Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on hundred of unarmed people who were protesting peacefully against the oppressive Rowlatt Act,1919, at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. It was the Baisakhi, and some people had assembled there with family members to celebrate the day.

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Remembering the tragedy, Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: “Jallianwala Bagh centenary. In remembrance of the merciless killings by the British and the resolve to rid India of British Colonial rule.”

T 3142 – #JallianwalaBaghCentenary .. in remembrance of the merciless killings by the British .. and the resolve to rid India of British Colonial rule

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 13, 2019

Actress Bhumi Pednekar urged people to “always remember the courage and sacrifice of our freedom fighters” and to get inspired by their “valour and contribution into making our country stronger”.

This definitely was one of the most heart wrenching dark moments in our history.May we always remember the courage & sacrifice of our freedom fighters.May we get inspired by their valour & contribute into making our country stronger #jaihind #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/wMJExJX6rz

— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 13, 2019

Sunny Deol, who shared a photograph from the day, posted: “Tribute to martyrs.”

Tribute to martyrs #JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/KyePAx8rdm

— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) April 13, 2019

Actor-tuned politician Kirron Kher wrote, “Jallianwala Bagh centenary is a reminder that even the worst of massacres couldn’t dampen the spirit of our countrymen.”

Remembering the innocent souls who were martyred, mercilessly, for taking a stand for our country’s independence this day, 100 years ago. #JallianwalaBaghCentenary is a reminder that even the worst of massacres couldn’t dampen the spirit of our countrymen. #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/1pWxBcUvlG

— Chowkidar Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) April 13, 2019

“Let us pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence movement in Amritsar,” posted Madhur Bhandarkar.

Let’s pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence movement on 13th April 1919 at #Amritsar.🙏🇮🇳 #JallianwalaBaghCentenary #JallianwalaBaghMassacre #RememberAndNeverForget pic.twitter.com/1gY2gOvVv9

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) April 13, 2019

Preity G Zinta shared: “My heartfelt tribute to the brave hearts and martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre a century ago. I salute them and their families for their valour. Hope the people of this country remember what it took to get here and always stay united.”

My heartfelt tribute to the brave hearts & martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific #JallianwalaBaghMassacre a century ago. I salute them & their families for their valour. Hope the people of this country remember what it took to get here and always stay united. #respect pic.twitter.com/4yprNtZtUr

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 13, 2019