Before Rajkummar Rao in Srikanth, These 8 Bollywood Stars Played Blind Characters on Screen ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Rajkumar Rao has once again proven his acting prowess with a wonderful portrayal of the titular role in Srikanth. The actor has done full justice to the character of Srikanth Bolla, a blind man who becomes a successful entrepreneur.
But before Rajkumar, quite a few stars had taken on the challenging role of a visually impaired person and masterfully portrayed their struggles on screen. Here are 8 Bollywood actors who left an indelible mark on the audience’s hearts by playing blind characters.
1. Rani Mukerji in Black
In 2005, Rani Mukerji was widely lauded for starring as a deaf-and-blind woman in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black. The actress represented the trials and tribulations faced by physically challenged people by playing Michelle, a girl who could neither see nor hear. But, with the guidance of her stubborn teacher,...
Rajkumar Rao has once again proven his acting prowess with a wonderful portrayal of the titular role in Srikanth. The actor has done full justice to the character of Srikanth Bolla, a blind man who becomes a successful entrepreneur.
But before Rajkumar, quite a few stars had taken on the challenging role of a visually impaired person and masterfully portrayed their struggles on screen. Here are 8 Bollywood actors who left an indelible mark on the audience’s hearts by playing blind characters.
1. Rani Mukerji in Black
In 2005, Rani Mukerji was widely lauded for starring as a deaf-and-blind woman in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black. The actress represented the trials and tribulations faced by physically challenged people by playing Michelle, a girl who could neither see nor hear. But, with the guidance of her stubborn teacher,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
ReviewDirector Tharun Moorthy, who previously gave us 'Operation Java', now presents a story that puts an adamant and adorable old woman in its centre.CrisSome punch lines actually work. Despite the helping of music in the background, the camera looking sideways at two men holding onto a rail, it does not feel dramatic when one man says to the other, “Didn’t you ask me if this is all humans are? This is how much humans are.” Saudi Vellakka is a sweet film, risking a lot by putting an adamant and adorable old woman to lead the game. Devi Varma, playing this character, is something of a novelty, her almost plain expressions conveying much. But then again, the film comes from Tharun Moorthy, a director who does not seem to believe in relying on market strategies that are supposed to bring success. He gave us Operation Java, a marked debut,...
- 12/3/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe upcoming Malayalam film is directed by ‘Akkaldhamayile Pennu’ fame filmmaker Jayaram Kailas. Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Tovino Thomas recently unveiled the poster of Gokul Suresh starrer Ambalamukkile Visheshangal. The poster from the upcoming Malayalam movie features Gokul Suresh sporting a casual look and is seen recording something on the phone. The farm in the backdrop of the poster and Gokul Suresh’s outfit hint at a rural drama. The film is directed by filmmaker Jayaram Kailas, who is popular for his 2015 Malayalam film Akkaldhamayile Pennu that is based on the story of a woman gravedigger. Ambalamukkile Visheshangal is bankrolled by Sarathchandran Nair under the banner of Chand Creations. Sharing the poster, actor Tovino Thomas wrote, “Unveiling the new poster of #AmbalamukkileVisheshangal, starring dear Gokul Suresh.. directed by Jayaram Kailas, produced by J. Sarathchandran Nair!! All the best to the entire team!” Umesh Krishnan is taking care of the story and screenplay for the venture.
- 5/8/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor-politician and his son Gokul will work together for the first time in the film. Tnm StaffPaappan, directed by veteran filmmaker Joshiy with Suresh Gopi in the lead, has begun shooting in Kanjirappally. Suresh Gopi will be playing a character named Abraham Mathew Mathan, the actor posted on Instagram on Friday. The actor-politician and his son Gokul will, for the first time, work together in a film. The inaugural ceremony of Paappan happened at the St Dominic Cathedral in Kanjirappally. Others in the cast include Sunny Wayne, Nyla Usha, Neeta Pillai, Asha Sharath, Kaniha, Chandunath, Vijayaraghavan, Tini Tom and Shammi Thilakan. The film is produced by David Kachappilly and Shariff Mohammed under the banners of David Kachappilly Productions and Cube International Group. The script is written by Rj Shaan, who has earlier scripted the film C/O Saira Banu starring Amala, Manju Warrier and Shane Nigam. The cinematography of...
- 3/5/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Following the back-to-back success of Kavan and Vikram Vedha, it can be said that Vijay Sethupathi is undoubtedly in the best phase of his career. As the star gears up for the release of his film Puriyaatha Puthir on Friday, his next big release will be Karuppan, in which he will be seen in a full-blown rural avatar. Among the many projects in his kitty, he will be seen playing a don in upcoming action-comedy Junga, which will reunite him with director Gokul, who had worked with him in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara. ...
- 9/6/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Chennai, Feb 4: After back-to-back blockbusters like "Pizza", "Soodhu Kavvum" and "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara", actor Vijay Sethupathi's latest Tamil release "Rummy" has opened to mixed reviews, but he says it has not disappointed him.
Directed by Gokul, "Rummy" is a love story set against the backdrop of 1980s. It released Jan 31 and failed to rake in the moolah.
"I had signed 'Rummy' soon after 'Pizza'. It was a very dear project and I did it for my good friend Prabhakaran (co-star in the film). I'm happy with the response to the film and I'm not upset with the mixed reviews. You can't expect the same result from.
Directed by Gokul, "Rummy" is a love story set against the backdrop of 1980s. It released Jan 31 and failed to rake in the moolah.
"I had signed 'Rummy' soon after 'Pizza'. It was a very dear project and I did it for my good friend Prabhakaran (co-star in the film). I'm happy with the response to the film and I'm not upset with the mixed reviews. You can't expect the same result from.
- 2/4/2014
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
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