Film, Theatre, and Media

The Accidental Prime Minister (2019), a biographical film about the former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was banned by the CBFC in 2019 for its alleged portrayal of homosexuality. The film was eventually released in 2019 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

83 (2020), a sports drama film about the Indian cricket team's victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, was banned by the CBFC in 2020 for its alleged anti-Sikh content. The film was eventually released in 2020 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Thappad (2020), a drama film about a woman who files for divorce after being slapped by her husband, was banned by the CBFC in 2021 for its alleged portrayal of violence against women. The film was eventually released in 2021 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

The Kashmir Files (2022), a drama film about the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley in the 1990s, was banned by the CBFC in 2022 for its alleged anti-Hindu content. The film was eventually released in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.

Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught wrestling to his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.

Mary Kom is a 2014 Indian biographical sports drama film based on the life of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Kabir Khan is the coach of the Indian women's hockey team in the film 'Chak De! India'.

Panga is a 2020 Indian sports drama film based on the life of Jaya Nigam, a kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long break.

There is no Indian film that depicts the struggles of a female badminton player from Andhra Pradesh.

There is no character named Kabir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, or Aamir Khan in the film 'Chak De! India'.

There is no Indian film that depicts the struggles of a female basketball player from Tamil Nadu.

Black, released in 2005, is widely regarded as a groundbreaking film in the portrayal of mental health in Indian cinema. It tells the story of Michelle McNally, a young woman with Usher syndrome, and her relationship with her teacher, Debraj Sahai.

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, is a critically acclaimed film that delves into the issue of depression and suicide among students. It follows the story of Ishaan Awasthi, a dyslexic child who struggles with his studies and faces bullying.

3 Idiots, released in 2009, is a satirical film that critiques the Indian education system and its impact on mental health. It follows the story of three engineering students, Rancho, Farhan, and Raju, who challenge the traditional methods of teaching and learning.

Dear Zindagi, released in 2016, is a romantic comedy-drama that explores the issue of mental health in the context of relationships. It follows the story of Kaira, a young cinematographer who struggles with depression and anxiety, and her journey towards self-discovery and healing.