Desi takeover in New York

Samantha Ruth Prabhu also made a stunning appearance at the parade

For day two, Samantha turned up in a black saree and wore tinted sunglasses

She took to her Instagram and penned a note recalling how she started her film career with a shoot in the city

Samantha is flanked by security personnel as she waves to the crowd gathered for the parade

Indian actresses took over the India parade in New York

The parade served as a vibrant convergence of cultures, patriotism, and shared values that unite India and America

Jacqueline was seen standing atop a open roof bus and waving the Indian national flag

The India Day Parade is being organised by a leading diaspora organization, the Federation of India Association in New York, to commemorate India’s Independence

Jacqueline looked stunning in a bright red embroidered saree for the occasion