Allu Arjun will lead the India Day Parade In New York,

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Next month, Allu Arjun, a well-known Telugu actor who appeared in the smash blockbuster Pushpa, will lead the annual India Day Parade in New York.

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organised to commemorate India's 75th year of independence by the Federation of Indian Associations.

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Allu Arjun will serve as this year's Grand Marshal during the 40th India Day Parade on August 21,

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according to FIA President Kenny Desai.

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Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations will be led by playback singers Shankar Mahadevan and Kailash Kher, according to FIA.

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The FIA India Day parade is considered as the largest parade honouring India's independence outside of that nation.

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and brings thousands of diaspora members together.

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In the centre of Manhattan, Madison Avenue is traversed by the yearly cultural events.

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Arjun was named the 40th Grand Marshal of the FIA, and FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya praised the megastar for his generosity and loyalty for his homeland.

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The popular superstar is being welcomed with tangible excitement among the Indian-American community,

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