Palak
Bollywood has seen many powerful portrayals of physically and mentally challenged characters. All these performances have showcased the actors' talent and also highlighted social issues.
Rani Mukerji delivered a remarkable performance as Michelle McNally, a deaf-blind girl, in Black.
Priyanka Chopra portrayed Jhilmil, an autistic woman, in Barfi.
Kalki Koechlin essayed the role of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy, in Margarita with a Straw.
Sridevi delivered a memorable performance as Nehalata, a woman suffering from retrograde amnesia, in Sadma.
These portrayals have played a significant role in bringing awareness to the experiences of individuals with disabilities.