Episode 1 - R Balki on Freedom of Expression

Born Free & Equal

R Balki, the director of films like PadMan and writer of Mission Mangal, speaks passionately about Freedom of Expression including issues of the present day concerning this vital right and his own stories to do with it. Fraser Scott, Mumbai Director of United for Human Rights and Sheena Chohan, South Asia Ambassador, in conversation with R Balki, introduce the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights article on Freedom of Speech and the various points of the Indian Constitution to do with it. In a lively and engaging conversation with this legendary director, he shares his personal stories, opinions and ideas for how to successfully apply this right. Watch United for Human Rights’ short film on Freedom of Expression: www.humanrights.com/what-are-human-rights/videos/freedom-of-expression.html Watch United for Human Rights’ documentary on the history of human rights here: www.humanrights.com/what-are-human-rights/brief-history/ See R Balki’s IMDB here: www.imdb.com/name/nm2669564/ His Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Balki A BIG THANKS to R Balki for taking the time to speak on such an important subject with his incredible passion, intelligence and wish to help the human race.