Disability and Social Commentary in Indian Cinema

Margarita with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama film that tells the story of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy who navigates the challenges of her disability, her sexuality, and her relationships with her family and friends.

Ishaan Awasthi is the protagonist of the 2007 Indian drama film 'Taare Zameen Par'. He is an 8-year-old boy who struggles with dyslexia and is misunderstood by his teachers and parents.

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film that tells the story of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks.

Michelle McNally is the deaf and blind girl who is taught by a dedicated teacher in the 2005 Indian drama film 'Black'.

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film that tells the story of Kaira, a young cinematographer who struggles with depression and anxiety.

Barfi is the name of the character with cerebral palsy in the 2012 Indian romantic comedy-drama film 'Barfi!'.

My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Indian drama film that tells the story of Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome who travels from India to the United States to reunite with his son after the 9/11 attacks. Rizwan's son, Sameer, has Down syndrome.

Piku Banerjee is the name of the character who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome in the 2015 Indian comedy-drama film 'Piku'.

Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 Indian drama film that tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from the slums of Mumbai who participates in the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and becomes the target of a police investigation.

Ila is the name of the character who suffers from a speech impediment in the 2013 Indian romantic comedy-drama film 'The Lunchbox'.

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become world-class wrestlers.

Raju Rastogi is the name of the character who suffers from dyslexia in the 2009 Indian comedy-drama film '3 Idiots'.

Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film that tells the story of Ishaan Awasthi, an 8-year-old boy who struggles with dyslexia and is misunderstood by his teachers and parents.

Iqbal is the name of the character who is deaf and mute in the 2005 Indian sports drama film 'Iqbal'.

Aamir is a 2008 Indian drama film that tells the story of Aamir Khan, a young man with autism spectrum disorder who struggles to find his place in the world.