Black to Taare Zameen Par, 7 Bollywood films led by specially-abled characters
Black to Taare Zameen Par, 7 Bollywood films led by specially-abled characters
Over the years, Bollywood has showcased the hardships and achievements of people with disabilities through films across various genres. Read further to know about the seven Bollywood films that feature specially-abled characters in leading roles.
Black (2005): The 2005 film ‘Black' is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and revolves around the story of a deaf and blind girl, Michelle McNally, and her relationship with her teacher, played by Amitabh Bachchan. The film has an IMDb rating of 8.1 and is available to stream on Netflix.
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Taare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan's directorial debut, 'Taare Zameen Par,' changed the way Bollywood looked at learning disabilities. In this film, Darsheel Safary's character, Ishaan Awasthi, was a dyslexic child who was struggling in a rigid education system. The film holds an IMDb rating of 8.3.
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Guzaarish (2010): The romantic drama film 'Guzaarish' was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It follows the story of a magician-turned-radio jockey living with quadriplegia. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shernaz Patel, and Aditya Roy Kapoor in the key roles.
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My Name is Khan: Karan Johar's psychological drama film 'My Name is Khan' follows the story of an Indian Muslim man (played by Shah Rukh Khan) who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. The Bollywood film also stars Kajol, Sheetal Menon, and Jimmy Shergill in the lead roles.
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Margarita with a Straw: Kalki Koechlin's performance in the 2014 film 'Margarita with a Straw' was praised by the critics. She played the role of a young woman with cerebral palsy navigating love, sexuality, and self-acceptance. The film was directed by Shonali Bose and Nilesh Maniyar.
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Iqbal: The 2005 film 'Iqbal' tells the story of a deaf and mute boy who dreams of becoming a cricketer. The sports drama film is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and features Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, and Shweta Basu Prasad in the lead roles.
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Barfi!: Ranbir Kapoor portrayed the role of a mute and deaf man in Anurag Basu’s romantic comedy drama film 'Barfi!' Besides Ranbir, it features Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Jhilmil Chatterjee in key roles.
