New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- "There's a thin line between being a hero, and being a memory." - Optimus Prime, Transformers (2007)

The line, delivered by Optimus Prime in the first Transformers film is a quiet reflection on the price of courage. It speaks to the uncertainty that comes with standing between danger and the people who need protection. A hero may be remembered for what they accomplished, but the possibility of becoming a memory is always close behind.

Optimus Prime is, at his core, a leader defined by responsibility. As the commander of the Autobots, he repeatedly places himself in danger to protect both his own kind and humanity. His heroism is not simply about winning battles. It is about making difficult choices when there is so...