Huma Qureshi in Baby Do Die Do

Huma Qureshi plays a deaf and mute contract killer in Baby Do Die Do, delivering one of her most unconventional performances. With minimal dialogue, she relies on expressive body language, facial expressions, and action sequences.

Bobby Deol in Animal 

In Animal, Bobby Deol played the menacing mute antagonist Abrar Haque. Despite having no dialogues, he delivered a powerful performance through intense expressions, commanding screen presence.

Ranbir Kapoor in Barfi

In Anurag Basu's 2012 romantic comedy-drama Barfi!, Ranbir Kapoor plays Murphy "Barfi" Johnson. He portrays a charming, optimistic, and street-smart young man who was born deaf and mute. He stars alongside Priyanka Chopra and Ileana Dcruz in film.

Rani Mukerji in Black

In Black, Rani Mukerji portrayed Michelle McNally, a deafblind woman who learns to communicate and navigate life with the guidance of her teacher.

Jyotika in Mozhi

In the acclaimed 2007 Tamil film Mozhi, Jyothika plays Archana, a confident, fiercely independent, and talented graphic designer who is deaf and mute. Her character is not shown as a figure of pity; instead, she is self-reliant.

Anushka Shetty in Nishabdham

In Nishabdham, Anushka Shetty played Sakshi, a deaf and mute artist who becomes entangled in a mysterious murder investigation.

Nana Patekar in Khamoshi

Nana Patekar played the role of Joseph Braganza, a loving but deaf and mute father to the protagonist Annie (played by Manisha Koirala) in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut, Khamoshi: The Musical (1996).

Seema Biswas in Khamoshi

In Khamoshi: The Musical, Seema Biswas played Flavy Braganza, a deaf and mute mother whose world revolves around her family.

Shreyas Talpade in Iqbal

In Iqbal, Shreyas Talpade played the titular character, a deaf and mute village boy with an unwavering dream of representing India in cricket.

Sanjeev Kumar in Koshish

In Koshish, Sanjeev Kumar portrayed Haricharan, a deaf and mute man navigating life's challenges with resilience and dignity. He earned widespread acclaim and is regarded as one of the most iconic portrayals of a differently abled character in Indian cinema.

Jaya Bachchan in Koshish

In Koshish, Jaya Bachchan played Aarti, a deaf and mute woman who builds a loving family alongside Haricharan. She delivered a sensitive and natural performance that beautifully complemented Sanjeev Kumar's acclaimed portrayal.