Casting Trends in Indian Cinema

While the other options represent recent trends promoting inclusivity and diversity, the emphasis on star power and established actors has been a long-standing practice in Indian cinema.

Fatima Sana Shaikh, who played the role of Geeta Phogat in 'Dangal', was a relatively unknown actress at the time of casting, challenging the norm of established actors in lead roles.

Rang De Basanti featured an ensemble cast that included actors from different regions and backgrounds, representing a diverse range of characters.

Kangana Ranaut's portrayal of Rani in 'Queen' broke away from stereotypical portrayals of women as passive and dependent, presenting a strong and independent female character.

Barfi! featured Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, who portrayed a character with hearing and speech impairment, challenging societal norms and promoting inclusivity.

Ayushmann Khurrana's portrayal of a police officer in 'Article 15' brought attention to the issue of caste-based discrimination and challenged societal norms.

Kal Ho Naa Ho featured an ensemble cast that included actors from different generations, challenging traditional age-based casting patterns and presenting a diverse range of characters.

Deepika Padukone's portrayal of Piku challenged societal norms surrounding aging and female representation by presenting a strong and independent female character who embraces her age.

My Brother... Nikhil featured Sanjay Suri in the lead role, who portrayed a character with HIV and AIDS, challenging societal norms and promoting inclusivity.

Siddhant Chaturvedi's portrayal of MC Sher in 'Gully Boy' brought authenticity to the representation of urban youth, challenging traditional casting choices and presenting a more realistic portrayal of this demographic.

Mary Kom featured Priyanka Chopra in the lead role, who portrayed the real-life story of boxer Mary Kom from Manipur, challenging the dominance of actors from metropolitan cities and promoting regional representation.

Ayushmann Khurrana's portrayal of a police officer in 'Article 15' brought attention to the issue of caste-based discrimination and challenged societal norms.

Kal Ho Naa Ho featured an ensemble cast that included actors from different generations, challenging traditional age-based casting patterns and presenting a diverse range of characters.

Deepika Padukone's portrayal of Piku challenged societal norms surrounding aging and female representation by presenting a strong and independent female character who embraces her age.