Disability and the Indian Filmmaker's Perspective

Satyajit Ray is known for his realistic portrayal of disability in films like "Pather Panchali" and "Aparajito".

The 2005 film "Black" tells the story of a blind and deaf girl who is taught by a dedicated teacher.

Ishaan Awasthi is the dyslexic child who faces challenges in school due to his learning disability.

Rituparno Ghosh is known for films like "Unishe April" and "Chokher Bali" that explore disability themes.

Rizwan Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is the character with Asperger's syndrome in "My Name Is Khan".

The 2014 film "Margarita with a Straw" tells the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy who pursues her passion for dance.

Raju Rastogi, played by Sharman Joshi, is the character with a stammer in "3 Idiots".

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed the 2010 film "Guzaarish", which features a deaf and mute couple.

Barfi, played by Ranbir Kapoor, is the character with autism in "Barfi!"

The 2005 film "My Brother Nikhil" tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome and his relationship with his family.

Saajan Fernandes, played by Irrfan Khan, is the character with a speech impediment in "The Lunchbox".

Kabir Khan directed the 2013 film "Chak De! India", which features a blind cricketer.

Piku Banerjee, played by Deepika Padukone, is the character with obsessive-compulsive disorder in "Piku".

The 2013 film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" tells the story of Milkha Singh, a real-life athlete who overcame a physical disability to become a successful runner.

Geeta Phogat, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, is the character with a hearing impairment in "Dangal".