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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Five films that got neurodivergence right, and why ‘Sitaare Zameen Par' might join them
On the cusp of Sitaare Zameen Par's release this Friday, the freshly invigorated conversation around neurodivergence in cinema feels long overdue. Marketed as a spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan's latest venture brings ten neurodivergent individuals into the spotlight as people with stories of their own. That this release follows Autistic Pride Day 2025 feels quite timely. For too long, neurodivergent characters in cinema have either been flattened into saintly savants or trapped in caricature. Their complexities are also often sanded down for neurotypical comfort. But if autistic pride teaches us anything, it's that the real challenge is the lens through which the world insists on viewing the disability, rather than the disabilty itself. So, in honour of June 18, and of a film that is trying to imagine something more inclusive, we revisit five films that have portrayed neurodivergence with empathy, nuance, and a refusal to tidy up their themes. A Beautiful Mind Ron Howard's classic biographical drama A Beautiful Mind was an earnest attempt at making sense of schizophrenia—for both the person inside the condition and the people orbiting him. Russell Crowe's John Nash does succumb to certain tortured genius tropes but they rarely exist in a vacuum. He's a husband, a colleague, and a man trying to trust what's real when reality keeps shifting under his feet. The film's actual trick isn't the twist about his hallucinations; rather, it's the manner in which it presents love, routine, and stubborn willpower. It's messy and it simplifies things, but at its core it's a genuine effort to portray what it means to live with, and not despite, mental illness. Margarita with a Straw Shonali Bose's Margarita with a Straw steers clear of syrupy inspirational blurbs and gives us a bildungsroman that's brimming with life. Kalki Koechlin plays Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy, who wants the same things everyone else does — love, sex, independence — and the film lets her want them without judgment or pity. Bose subverts both Western and desi stereotypes of disability by making Laila's neurodivergence the engine that propels her and the narrative across continents, into relationships, and towards a vivid understanding of her own queerness. My Name is Khan My Name is Khan is often heavy-handed, but it comes from a place of real compassion. The film centres on a man with Asperger's syndrome in a geopolitical epic, and does so with a degree of earnest dignity rarely afforded to neurodivergent characters in mainstream Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan avoids caricaturising Rizwan, and shapes him by the way he sees the world with deep empathy. Finding Dory Finding Dory reflects a long-standing Pixar tradition of addressing social issues under the guise of children's entertainment. The film treats the talkative, titular Blue Tang fish with short-term memory loss with sincerity. She forgets things, but she also adapts, repeats, invents workarounds and 'keeps swimming'. The film isn't about curing her or changing her, but about the fish around her learning to understand and support her. Everything Everywhere All at Once Everything Everywhere All at Once feels exactly like what it's like to live in a brain that doesn't always play by the rules. In fact, one of the directing duo, Daniel Kwan, came to realise his own undiagnosed ADHD during the writing process. Evelyn and Joy are never explicitly labelled, but the film's take on identity, perception, and meaning feels deeply familiar to anyone who's ever felt like their mind is a bit too loud. The multiverse here is a metaphor for every 'what if' and 'should have been' that clutters the average ADHD brain. The film leaves us with the tender thought that maybe clarity isn't about fixing the noise, but learning how to sit with it.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kajol shows how to style plain black saree with embellished golden blouse and bold eye makeup
Whatever the event is, when it's Kajol making an appearance, it's not possible to take our eyes off. Today, on 29th May, for the grand trailer launch of her upcoming horror movie, Maa, the actress made an appearance in a black saree, and she looked absolutely gorgeous. The beauty queen always carries traditional and modernity hand-in-hand; this time too, it was the same. Let's take a closer look at her outfit! Kajol, alongside her husband Ajay Devgan, made an appearance in a stunning black saree. The plain saree was itself making a statement, showing that going for black can never be a wrong decision. With the traditional drape, she neatly tucked the pleats at the centre of her waist, whereas the pallu was gracefully styled over her shoulder. She carried the ends in the opposite hands. Adding a shine to her look, the actress beautifully styled it with the deep neckline blouse adorned with the intricate golden embellishments all over it, including the shoulders. This combination of gold and black was eye-catching, perfectly blending traditional with contemporary style. It's elegant, modern, and of course not too blingy! Her hair was left open, combed neatly, and parted in the middle. And not taking the focus away from her outfit, she kept the accessories minimal with a chunky golden stack of kadas and adorned her forehead with a round bindi. With her on-point makeup, the My Name is Khan actress added a flawless glow to her radiant skin. Starting with the right shade base of foundation and concealer, she added a hint of blush on her cheeks, smoky eyeshadow, and light purple shade lipstick as a final touch. Kajol has got that eye-catching charm that no matter what she wears, she always manages to turn heads! Looking at her styling approach, a classic black and golden combination, she just casually dropped another fashion inspo for us.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Shah Rukh Khan said he would never 'neglect' Gauri to chase stardom: ‘You have no right to hurt people who love you'
When Shah Rukh Khan moved from Delhi to Mumbai in the early 1990s, he was chasing a big dream, to become a film star. But even when he had nothing to his name, he had made it clear that the most important people in his life came first, no matter what. In a past to Stardust magazine in 1991, just after he had lost his mother, a young SRK spoke from the heart. He talked about his love for Gauri, who was then still his girlfriend, and why he would never sacrifice his personal life for fame. 'They are the most important people in my life' The 'My Name is Khan' actor didn't hold back, he explained how deeply he valued his relationships, with Gauri, his sister, his uncle and aunt. 'I have a personal life. I have friends, a girlfriend, uncle, aunt, sister. And they are the most important people in my life,' he said. At a time when many aspiring actors were talking about giving up their relationships to focus fully on their careers, Shah Rukh stood apart. He criticised those who bragged about breaking up with their partners for the sake of stardom. He remembered reading an interview in the same magazine where an actor proudly said he had dumped his girlfriend so he could focus on acting. Shah Rukh was disgusted. 'Love them and leave them, he said. Come on man, you're talking like a f***ing a**hole man. And then making it public. I mean, flaunting the fact that you screw them and leave them, how crass can you get? What about the moments you shared with the woman?' 'Why can't you have both?' The 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' actor went on to question why people believed they had to choose between love and success. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo ' And I really don't understand this big sht about sacrificing this for my career and that for my career. I mean, why can't you have both? Why are you looking for excuses for your neglect towards your family or wife or girlfriend? And even if you have neglected your personal life for your professional one, what makes you so proud of it? You have no right to hurt people who love you and you tom tom about it, like a f**ing virtue. How ridiculous,' he said. Gauri was still in Delhi, Shah Rukh in Mumbai At that time, Shah Rukh had just moved to Mumbai to try his luck in films, while Gauri was still living in Delhi. It was a long-distance relationship, made even harder by his struggles and the uncertainty of the film industry. But he didn't let the distance or pressure shake his priorities. 'Their make-up room is their world' As he observed the industry around him, Shah Rukh noticed how easy it was for actors to get carried away with themselves. He didn't want to become like that. 'The fact is that most of these actors are too preoccupied with themselves to even think about anyone else. They get so involved with themselves – and it's very easy to get carried away in this profession – that they have no time and room for anyone else. It's called narcissism. Most of the people out here are like that. Their make-up room is their world and the flatterers, their family. They are so cut-up from reality. They lose themselves to this world. I wish that never happens to me. And if it does, I will be very sad,' he shared. One month later, they were married Just one month after the interview was published, Shah Rukh and Gauri got married. His big Bollywood debut in 'Deewana' came the following year in 1992, and his rise to superstardom began. But what stayed constant through it all was his relationship with Gauri — the same woman he loved before he became a star. Rani Mukerji Joins 'King' for Emotional Cameo Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet first actor to give 11 back to back hits, was set to break Rajesh Khanna's record, but one film ruined everything, he is…, film is…
Meet first actor to give 11 back to back hits, was set to break Rajesh Khanna's record, but one film ruined everything, he is…, film is… This star kid was set to break the record set by legendary actor Rajesh Khanna, making a phenomenal name in Bollywood, one film ruined everything. Do you recognise this actor? By Shawn Dass Edited by Shawn Dass Advertisement This star actor made his Bollywood debut in 2012 with Karan Johar's film 'Student of the Year' alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. He gave 11 consecutive hit films in the first 6 years of his career. There was a time when he was expected to break Rajesh Khanna's record of 17 consecutive hit films, but after a film his career took a back seat. However, he is the only star kid to give 11 consecutive hit films. Do you recognise which actor we are talking about? The actor in question is none other than Varun Dhawan. For the unversed, Varun graduated in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent University and began his career in films as an assistant director to Karan Johar in 'My Name is Khan' (2010). He made his acting debut in 2012 and subsequently became a successful star with several films, including 'Main Tera Hero' (2014), 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' (2014), 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' (2017), 'Dilwale' (2015), 'Dishoom' (2016), 'Judwaa 2' (2017), 'ABCD 2' (2015), and 'Sui Dhaaga' (2018). Varun Dhawan gave 11 consecutive hits in the first 6 years of his career from 2012 to 2018. There was a time when he was compared to superstars like Rajesh Khanna, who gave 17 consecutive hits in his career. It was the film Kalank that ruined the streak of 11 consecutive hits for Varun Dhawan. Advertisement === But, before Varun Dhawan could break Rajesh Khanna's record, Karan Johar's film 'Kalank' put a break on his career. Even though he could not break Rajesh Khanna's record, he definitely equaled Shah Rukh Khan's record of 11 consecutive hit films. Varun Dhawan was last seen in Baby John with Keerthy Suresh and Vamika Gabbi. Salman Khan also did a small cameo in this film. However, the film failed to attract the audience at the first place. Advertisement ===
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Karan Johar on allegations of destroying careers, asks why he isn't given credit for launching outsiders after Ibrahim Ali Khan-Nadaaniyan debacle
Filmmaker Karan Johar said that he is indifferent to trolling, both from the general public and specific detractors. In an interview, Karan said that he doesn't feel hate for anybody, and that he's a compassionate person. He also addressed accusations of having 'destroyed' the careers of those he doesn't get along with, and said that he doesn't receive due credit for launching scores of outsiders over the course of his career. Karan appeared on Raj Shamani's podcast, where he said that the public tends to focus on lead actors, which undermines the efforts of everybody else who works on films and shows. He was asked why people associate him with someone who 'destroys' careers, and he said, 'I suppose negativity travels and positivity doesn't… It has become fashionable to hate on me. They blame me for this and that. The positive perspective that I have about this is this: love me or hate me, don't be indifferent to me. If you're discussing me, it means that I matter. I have worked with everyone. I can give you detailed data about the number of outsiders we've launched. But nobody talks about it.' Karan said that he doesn't want to brag about supporting complete outsiders. 'Look at Adarsh Gourav, he's such a talented actor. He started out with My Name is Khan,' Karan said, adding that Lakshya, the star of Kill, was an outsider as well. 'We mounted a Rs 52 crore film on his shoulders; the list also includes technicians such as production designers, creatives, we're all in this together. I've encouraged them, and they're doing wonderful work today. But nobody is interested in looking at this.' Karan said that audiences and the media highlight nepo-kids, which is why they become popular. 'If I have launched 20 outsider directors, they're meant to be the captains of the ship, then why are you only focusing on the stars. An actor isn't the sole component behind the success of a film. If I say that a film has worked only because of the star, then I am diminishing the work of the 100 people who've worked on the film.' Karan said that actors such as Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, who also belong to film families, are undeniable. Recently, Karan faced backlash for producing the film Nadaaniyan, which featured debutant Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of actor Saif Ali Khan. The movie, and Ibrahim, received negative reviews. 'If you can discredit me for launching a nepo-kid, then why can't you credit me for launching an outsider director? Why? Tell me why? Why is this credit not given to me? This year alone, you'll only talk about the star kid I've launched, and you'll talk about Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday, but you won't talk about Lakshya Lalwani. Why don't I get the credit for this? I don't want it, but I'm only raising this question.' In the past, actor Kangana Ranaut has accused Karan of being the 'flagbearer of nepotism'. Following an interview in which Priyanka Chopra spoke about being bullied into a corner in Bollywood, Kangana posted on social media, 'This is what @priyankachopra has to say about Bollywood, people ganged up on her, bullied her and chased her out of film industry a self made woman was made to leave India. Everyone knows Karan Johar had banned her.'
