Employees bring Indian history to life at Independence Day office celebration

Employees at Jacobs marked Independence Day 2026 by dressing up as major figures from Indian history and walking through the office. The video drew praise online, with users calling it a creative way to remember their contributions.Employees bring Indian history to life at Independence Day office celebration (Photos: @biharigurl/X)An office Independence Day celebration took a creative turn as employees at Jacobs dressed up as some of India’s most influential historical figures, turning their workplace into a moving tribute to the country’s past.The viral video was shared on X by user Vineeta Singh, who showed glimpses of the company’s Independence Day 2026 celebration. The theme for the event was “Honouring the Impactful People of Indian History”, with employees taking on the roles of prominent figures from India’s history.In the video, employees were seen walking through the office hallway dressed as historical personalities while their colleagues lined the corridor to cheer them on. Some waved small Indian flags and others recorded the performances on their phones as each participant made their way through the office.Among the figures portrayed were Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and activist Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The employees also used props to complete their looks, including a walking stick and books, while the office itself was decorated with Indian flags and tricolour elements, adding to the Independence Day atmosphere.Sharing the video, Vineeta Singh praised the initiative and said the employees had pulled off the theme remarkably well. Watch the video here:A company organized a unique Competition for Independence Day... Theme was Honoring the Impactful persons of Indian History... And they did it so perfectly.... Guess who were left out? pic.twitter.com/mfyfZx6lyR— Vineeta Singh (@biharigurl) August 18, 2026The celebration garnered appreciation online, with several users praising the idea as a creative way of remembering India's historical figures.Some said such initiatives should continue as a way of keeping the contributions of the country's leaders alive, while others called the celebration a “really good initiative.”- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Aug 21, 2026 14:52 IST