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