How Bollywood and Hollywood stars help shape the perception of a disorder. Six leading men, who made it happen

Hrithik Roshan in Guzaarish

What's the movie about?
Hrithik Roshan plays Ethan Mascarenhas, a magician, who is betrayed by his best friend while performing a dangerous magic trick. As a result of the accident, he becomes a paraplegic and is confined to a wheelchair. He becomes the host of a radio show through which he spreads a lot of joy and laughter.



Still, after living for a over a decade as a paraplegic, Ethan decides to opt for euthanasia or mercy killing. There are appeals submitted in court regarding a mercy killing petition that Ethan wants, which leads to the interrogation of Ethan's mother and their close friends. The movie then shows how there this triggers detailed discussions on television and spills over onto the public forum.u00a0 Aishwarya Rai plays the role of the loyal nurse, Sofia D' Souza. Over time, they fall in love.

What does the leading actor play? A quadriplegic

What does that mean?
Quadriplegia, also known as Tetraplegia is paralysis, resulting in the partial or total loss of use of one's limbs and torso. It can be caused by illness or injury. The loss of function in the limbs and torso can translate into the loss of bodily functions, including bladder control, sexual function and digestion.