August 15, 1947: Celebrating Independence but Mourning Partition

India celebrates Independence Day on August 15; but it also reminds us of the Partition and the horrors that followed. In 1947, how did people feel - was it a day to rejoice or a day of sorrow, or was it filled with mixed emotions?

India celebrates Independence Day on August 15; but it also reminds us of the partition and the horrors that followed. In 1947, how did people feel - was it a day to rejoice or a day of sorrow, or was it filled with mixed emotions? In this episode of 'Itihas ke Panne' senior journalist and author, Nilajan Mukhopadhyay, talks about the day of India's independence.