“It is not about Sonam Wangchuk or Umar Khalid. It’s about telling others that if you defend, if you raise your voice, you will have the similar...” We met actor Prakash Raj at the Kerala Literature Festival, where he spoke about fear, opportunism, and why artists must be the conscience of society. From the criminalisation of dissent to the responsibility that comes with public love and visibility, he reflects on truth, relevance, and the cost of silence.