Disability and the Indian Film Industry's Future

October, directed by Shoojit Sircar, starred Varun Dhawan as a man with cerebral palsy.

Deepika Padukone has spoken openly about her struggles with dyslexia and has used her platform to raise awareness about the condition.

The Sky Is Pink, directed by Shonali Bose, starred Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar as parents of a child with Down syndrome.

Secret Superstar, directed by Advait Chandan, starred Zaira Wasim as a young girl with autism who dreams of becoming a singer.

Pink, directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, starred Amitabh Bachchan as a lawyer who defends three young women who are accused of assault.

Piku, directed by Shoojit Sircar, starred Amitabh Bachchan as a man with a bowel disorder and Deepika Padukone as his daughter.

Haider, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starred Shahid Kapoor as a young man who is paralyzed after being tortured by the police.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, starred Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian runner who struggled with depression.

Barfi!, directed by Anurag Basu, starred Ranbir Kapoor as a deaf-mute man who falls in love with a woman with autism (played by Priyanka Chopra).

Don 2, directed by Farhan Akhtar, starred Shah Rukh Khan as a man with a facial deformity who seeks revenge on his enemies.

My Name Is Khan, directed by Karan Johar, starred Shah Rukh Khan as a man with Asperger's syndrome who travels to the United States to be with his son.

Paa, directed by R. Balki, starred Amitabh Bachchan as a man with progeria, a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging.

Ghajini, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starred Aamir Khan as a man with anterograde amnesia, a condition that prevents him from forming new memories.

Chak De! India, directed by Shimit Amin, starred Shah Rukh Khan as a hockey coach who leads the Indian women's team to victory at the World Cup.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, directed by Karan Johar, starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji as a married couple who are struggling with their relationship.