What does democracy mean?

As India celebrates its 60th Republic Day, we asked some Bollywood stars and celebrities to describe what democracy means to them — in one word. Here’s what they had to say.

As India celebrates its 60th Republic Day, HT City asked some Bollywood stars and Delhi celebrities to describe what Democracy means to them — in one word. Here’s what they had to say.

Actress Gul Panag: Constitution
Singer Kailash Kher: Saksham (to be capable of doing anything)
Sameera Reddy: Freedom
Cricketer Akash Chopra: Responsibility
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli: India (the only true democracy in the world)
Actress Amrita Rao: Freedom
Musician Ayaan Ali Khan: Discipline (that comes with freedom)
Actress/Writer Suchitra Krishnamoorthy: Equality with dignity
Billiards champion Pankaj Advani: Expression
Actress Koena Mitra: Thought-provoking
Singer Sukhwinder Singh: Free progress
Artist GR Iranna: To love each other
Designer Nida Mahmood: Expression
Actress Pooja Bedi: Rights