Sep 01:Some lessons are never found in a textbook. They come from the teachers who see potential in us, push us when we want to give up and sometimes believe in us before we believe in ourselves. From helping students find their confidence to encouraging them to chase the impossible, Bollywood has given us some memorable teacher-student stories over the years. This Teacher’s Day, revisit these inspiring films that show how one teacher, one conversation or simply one person’s faith can make a lasting difference in a student’s life.
12th Fail
What happens when failing becomes the beginning, not the end? 12th Fail starring Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma, follows a young man from Chambal who sets his sight on the UPSC examination despite coming from a financially difficult background. From doing odd jobs to starting his preparation from scratch, Manoj’s journey is anything but easy. Along the way, teachers and mentors play an important role in helping him find direction and stay on track. This Teacher’s Day, watch the film for a story that shows how a teacher or mentor’s guidance can change the course of a student’s life. Watch 12th Fail on Sony MAX
Super 30
Super 30, led by Hrithik Roshan as mathematician and teacher Anand Kumar, takes us into a classroom where 30 students come together with one common goal cracking the IIT entrance exam. With students from different backgrounds and limited resources, Anand turns everyday situations into lessons and makes learning more relatable. The film combines emotion, humour and plenty of determination as the students prepare for their biggest challenge. A perfect Teacher’s Day watch for anyone who believes that a great teacher can make even the toughest lessons feel possible. Catch Super 30 on JioHotstar.
Taare Zameen Par
Taare Zameen Par centres on Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, whose struggles at school make him feel lost and misunderstood. Enter Ram Shankar Nikumbh, played by Aamir Khan, an art teacher who looks beyond Ishaan’s grades and discovers his love for art. Their bond slowly helps Ishaan find his confidence and understand his own abilities. This Teacher’s Day, revisit this much-loved story and a powerful tribute to teachers who believe in their students when no one else does. Watch Taare Zameen Par on Sony Max
Iqbal
Iqbal tells the inspiring story of Iqbal, a deaf and mute boy from a small village who dreams of playing cricket for India. Played by Shreyas Talpade, Iqbal refuses to let his limitations come in the way of his passion. With the help of his coach Mohit, played by Naseeruddin Shah, he gets a chance to prove himself and chase his dream. This Teacher’s Day, watch Iqbal for its beautiful story of a student who finds the right mentor and learns to believe in himself. Catch Iqbal on Amazon Prime Video.
Sitare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir Khan as Gulshan, a basketball coach who is tasked with training a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He starts off seeing the team as a challenge, but spending time with them slowly changes his perspective. Through basketball, the players build their confidence, friendships and team spirit while Gulshan learns a few things himself along the way. Watch the film for a refreshing take on mentorship, where the biggest lessons don’t always come from the person holding the whistle. Catch Sitaare Zameen Par on Sony MAX