The 5th of September marks the annual celebration of Teachers Day in India. This special day honours all educators everywhere for the profound impact they have on our lives.
Bollywood has shown the interactions between teachers and students in a wide variety of ways throughout the years. Teachers Day 2023 is here, so now is a good time to reflect on the finest on-screen educators from Bollywood movies.
1. Super 30
The biography of mathematician Anand Kumar, who founded and directs the Super 30 program in Patna, is the inspiration for the Bollywood film Super 30. Anand Kumar, who wanted to go to college overseas but couldn’t afford it, has his journey chronicled in this film.
He started sharing his mathematical expertise with students from disadvantaged homes. He assisted these youngsters to realise their goal of entering elite institutions despite the many challenges he encountered along the way.
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2. Chak De! India
In Chak De! India, the coach Kabir Khan of India’s women’s national hockey team hopes to lead his all-female squad to an unlikely victory. His efforts to guide the Indian team to a World Cup title are the focus of the film. The necessity of a mentor’s instruction and the value of collaboration are echoed throughout the film.
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3. Taare Zameen Par
The protagonist of Taare Zameen Par is Ishaan, an 8-year-old boy with dyslexia and a brilliant imagination. Because of his problem, he had a hard time getting through his early childhood. Nikumbh, an art instructor, helps better Ishaan’s life by encouraging him and helping him to overcome his complex.
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4. Hichki
Hichki is the uplifting and motivational tale of a lady who overcomes her greatest vulnerability to become her greatest strength. Naina Mathur has Tourette Syndrome and dreams of becoming a teacher. After being turned down by many schools because of her illness, Naina gets her dream job as a full-time teacher at a prestigious institution—only to be given a classroom full of chaotic and stubborn students.
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5. Paathshaala
A new English teacher at a Mumbai school, Rahul Prakash Udyavar, who also teaches music, instigates a revolt against the school administration by inspiring his students and colleagues. The genuine essence of education is shown in its insightful analysis of the relationship between students, educators, and the educational system.
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6. Iqbal
Iqbal is a deaf and mute young boy who dreams of being a cricketer. His father, however, discourages Iqbal, seeing his daydreaming to be pointless. Instead, he suggests to follow his footsteps and become a farmer. But his sister inspires him a lot and hires a former cricket player turned coach to finally aid him in his goal.
