On the occasion of India’s Republic Day, actress and human rights advocate Sheena Chohan brought together prominent artists to spotlight fundamental rights by reading excerpts from the Indian Constitution across social media platforms.
The initiative saw participation from respected voices including Revathi, Nandita Das, Parvathy, Anant Mahadevan, Jeo Baby, and Karan Tacker, who read and reflected on key constitutional articles emphasizing equality, non-discrimination, and freedom of expression.
Voices from the Constitution
Revathi read Article 14, which guarantees equality before the law, stressing that fundamental rights are essential for ensuring dignity and fairness for future generations.
Parvathy read Article 15, highlighting the constitutional mandate against discrimination, and urged citizens to actively uphold these rights in everyday life.
Nandita Das echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that equality and justice are the foundation of India’s democracy and must be protected without exception.
Malayalam filmmaker Jeo Baby read Articles 14 and 15 in Malayalam, making the message accessible to regional audiences, while Karan Tacker read from the Right to Freedom of Expression, calling it a cornerstone of democratic society.
A Broader Human Rights Movement
Sheena Chohan, South Asian Ambassador for United for Human Rights and co-founder of the campaign, noted that while the Indian Constitution is admired globally, many citizens remain unaware of the rights it guarantees.
She highlighted rights such as equality, freedom of speech, education, social security, and protection from exploitation, calling for mandatory human rights education in schools to build a more informed and just society.
Chohan has previously collaborated with leading voices including Sonakshi Sinha, Preity Zinta, Sonu Sood, Raveena Tandon, and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, each advocating for specific rights such as education, women’s rights, food and shelter, and freedom of thought.
Honouring the Spirit of the Constitution
Concluding the campaign, Sheena Chohan reflected on the deep connection between the Indian Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, noting the historic contribution of Indian reformer Hansa Mehta in shaping inclusive global human rights language.
She urged citizens to read, understand, and live by the Constitution as a tribute to the vision of India’s founding leaders.
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