Sunny Deol Opens Up About Dyslexia Struggles: 13 Celebs Who Struggled With This Learning Disorder – News18

In an interview, Sunny Deol who has been basking in the success of Gadar 2 revealed he has dyslexia, a learning disability and how he never has his dialogues on set with him. He further revealed how he gets his dialogues in Hindi and takes his time to read them. Deol is not the first actor to come out in the open to discuss his struggles with dyslexia. Several actors have discussed their learning issues owing to dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a neurological condition affecting reading, writing, and spelling skills despite average or above-average intelligence. Commonly diagnosed in childhood, dyslexia presents challenges in phonological processing. Individuals may excel in creative areas and benefit from specialized interventions. Increased awareness fosters understanding and support, emphasizing diverse learning methods for those with dyslexia.

Here are some of them:

1. Abhishek BachchanAbhishek Bachchan revealed at the Mind Rocks India Today Youth Summit 2011 in Chennai that he was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of nine and sent to a European school.
2. Aamir KhanOne of the most influential actors in Bollywood, Aamir Khan, has mentioned that he struggled with dyslexia as a child. He has been an advocate for dyslexia awareness and worked on the film “Taare Zameen Par,” which explores the issue of dyslexia in children.
3. Karisma KapoorThe actress, known for her roles in numerous Bollywood films, has talked about her dyslexia and the challenges she faced during her school days.
4. Arjun KapoorWhile not explicitly stating dyslexia, Arjun Kapoor has spoken about his academic struggles and learning difficulties during his school years.
5. Tom CruiseThe famous actor has talked about his struggle with dyslexia and how he overcame it.
6. Whoopi GoldbergThe EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) award-winning actress and TV host has been open about being dyslexic.
7. Keira KnightleyThe “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Pride and Prejudice” star has spoken about her dyslexia and how it affected her education.
8. Henry WinklerThe actor, best known for his role as “The Fonz” on “Happy Days,” has been an advocate for dyslexia awareness. He himself struggled with dyslexia throughout his school years.
9. CherThe iconic singer and actress has mentioned her struggles with dyslexia and dyscalculia.
10. Salma HayekThe Mexican-American actress has revealed that she has dyslexia.
11. Orlando BloomThe “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Lord of the Rings” actor has spoken about being dyslexic.
12. Steven SpielbergWhile not an actor, the renowned filmmaker has been open about his dyslexia and how it has influenced his career.
13. Keanu ReevesThe “Matrix” and “John Wick” actor has talked about overcoming dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school.These actors have shared their experiences to raise awareness about dyslexia and to inspire others who may be facing similar challenges. Keep in mind that openness about dyslexia and learning differences has been growing, and more individuals may continue to share their stories in the future.