Ishwak Singh urges India to remain a debating, engaged society

Actor Ishwak Singh, known for playing Dr Vikram Sarabhai in the series *Rocket Boys*, has called on India to remain a society that debates, engages in dialogue and supports one another despite differences. Speaking on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, Singh said preparing for the role connected him to the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and B R Ambedkar, and inspired him personally. He said Gandhi’s idea of truth force had become one of his core beliefs.

Singh said true independence means having the freedom to educate oneself, engage with others, think independently and stand up for what one believes in. He added that with freedom and power also comes the responsibility to serve society and those who are less fortunate. He stressed that progress is possible when people with different ideas come together for a common purpose, and described India’s diversity of ideas, cultures and perspectives as its strength.

Bollywood Hungama reports that Singh has a slate of upcoming projects, including Prakash Jha’s *Janadesh*, Devashish Makhija’s *Gandhari* alongside Taapsee Pannu, Zee5’s *Sarvagunn Sampann*, and Gaurav Madan’s independent feature *What Remains*.