Before Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, watch these Bollywood films that changed the way we see disability

Based on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla, this film stars Rajkummar Rao in a moving performance. It chronicles his journey from facing rejection in childhood to building a successful enterprise, defying all odds.

This Aamir Khan starrer sensitively portrayed dyslexia through the story of Ishaan, a young boy misunderstood by everyone until a teacher identifies his learning difference. It opened nationwide conversations about learning disabilities in children.

Ranbir Kapoor played a speech and hearing impaired man in this heartwarming film. It explored his relationship with an autistic girl, played by Priyanka Chopra, highlighting emotional intelligence and acceptance over verbal communication.

Shah Rukh Khan portrayed Rizwan Khan, a man with Asperger’s Syndrome, who embarks on a journey across the U.S. to prove his humanity. The film shed light on the challenges of neurodivergence in a post 9/11 world.

Starring Rani Mukerji as a deaf-blind woman and Amitabh Bachchan as her teacher, Black was inspired by the life of Helen Keller. It depicted the struggle and triumph of communicating beyond sound and sight with sheer willpower.