The Boy Who Wrote The Constitution By Rajesh Talwar

The Boy Who Wrote the Constitution, an inspiring new play by international award-winning author **Rajesh Talwar**. The Hindi translation has been skillfully rendered by noted television journalist Asadur Rahman Kidwai.

This powerful and unique play presents the life of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, in a manner that is simple, engaging, and deeply inspiring for young readers.

Through the lively conversation of five schoolchildren preparing for their annual day play, the script sensitively brings to life Ambedkar’s struggles and achievements, exploring themes of caste discrimination, equality, justice, and human rights. The narrative encourages reflection and empathy, making it equally enriching for children, parents, and educators alike.

Written in a distinctive and highly adaptable style, the play offers immense potential for stage performances. It enables young readers to easily connect with Babasaheb Ambedkar’s life and legacy, fostering awareness of his values and vision in a relatable way.

This book is the Hindi translation of Rajesh Talwar’s much-acclaimed English play ‘The Boy Who Wrote a Constitution’ (2022), which was shortlisted for the PVLF Children’s Author of the Year 2023 award. Published by Ponytale Books, the Hindi edition aims to bridge the gap in quality Hindi plays for children and young readers.

Author’s Note: Why I Wanted to Bring This Book Out in Hindi – 

“It had been in my mind for quite some time that *The Boy Who Wrote a Constitution* must come out in Hindi—to begin with. This is because I believe Dr. Ambedkar’s story deserves to reach every corner of India, especially those who connect more deeply through Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, etc. His fascinating, almost unbelievable journey—from a young boy facing discrimination to being the architect of our Constitution—is both inspiring and empowering. By making this book accessible in Hindi, I hoped to spark curiosity and pride among young readers, and help them see that their voices, too, can shape the future of our democracy.” — *Rajesh Talwar*

With 44 published books to his credit and over two decades of senior service with the United Nations across three continents, Rajesh Talwar continues to connect issues of social justice and equality to the contemporary world. His works span multiple genres including drama, fiction, children’s literature, self-help, and non-fiction on law, culture, and human rights.

His notable non-fiction titles include *Courting Injustice: The Nirbhaya Case and its Aftermath (Hay House, 2013) and The Mahatma’s Manifesto: A Critique of Hind Swaraj (Om Books International, 2025). Among his children’s works, *The Bearded Prince and The Boy Who Wrote a Constitution have received particular acclaim.

Rajesh Talwar has studied at leading institutions such as Nottingham, Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, and Delhi University. He is currently working on an AI-generated animated feature film titled *Smoky Sky Songs*, based on the theme of toxic terror.