When silence spoke louder: Bollywood films where actions took centre stage

Anurag Basu’s Barfi! is a shining example of how silence can be as expressive as speech. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as a deaf and mute man and Priyanka Chopra as an autistic woman—both navigating a complex web of love, loss, and innocence. With very limited dialogue, Barfi! leans entirely on physical performance, facial expressions, and background score to move the story forward. Ranbir’s Chaplin-esque charm, Priyanka’s childlike sincerity, and the beautifully crafted scenes make this film an emotional rollercoaster without needing much verbal communication.