Independence Day is more than a commemoration of the past; it is also a reminder of the responsibilities that come with freedom. Sheel Verma, who has been part of shows like Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurain, Sasural Simar Ka 2 and Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey, believes public figures have a role to play in keeping that conversation alive, using their platforms to encourage civic responsibility and respect for the nation.