Every year, Teacher Day is celebrated on September 5. It’s a day dedicated to teachers and the role they play in shaping their students’ lives. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of scholar and Bharat Ratna recipient Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on this day in 1888. He was the first Vice President of the independent India (1952–1962). He was also the second President of India from 1962 to 1967
The bond that every student shares with their mentors is always special, as our Teachers Day are the ones who show us the right direction. And when it comes to showcasing the student-teacher bond, Bollywood is no less. Over the years, several filmmakers have made films that beautifully showcased this bond. Take a look.
In ‘Super 30’ Hrithik Roshan played the role of Anand Kumar, a mathematician who mentors underprivileged students to help them crack the prestigious IIT entrance exams. Helmed by Vikas Bahl the film also starred Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Tripathi and received positive responses from the audience.
Talking about the student-teacher bond, how can we miss Aamir Khan’s directorial film ‘Taare Zameena Par’? It is the story of a dyslexic child and his art teacher who helps him overcome his learning difficulties. Released in the year 2007 the film received massive responses from the audience.
Starring actor Rani Mukerji in the lead role, ‘Hichki’ explores her efforts to connect with her students and help them overcome their own challenges.
