On Teacher's Day, many Bollywood films have taken the relationship between an educator and a student beyond the classroom, linking it with emotions, struggle, and life lessons. These five movies, starting with 'Black' and ending with 'Super 30', present various beautiful images of the mentor-student connection.
In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Black', Amitabh Bachchan played Debraj, who interacts with a girl named Michelle, who has lost the ability to see and hear. He teaches her not only reading and writing but also teaches her to believe in herself and live despite her limitations.
In the film 'Hichki', Rani Mukerji played Naina Mathur, who is a teacher for children suffering from Tourette's syndrome, whom others consider weak. She teaches her students that there is no need to give up their dreams because of any circumstances.
In Rajkumar Hirani's film '3 Idiots' from 2000, Aamir Khan, although not playing a teacher, imparted such life lessons to his friends and peers that cannot be found in books. The character Rancho, played by Aamir Khan, believes that a person should not chase grades but instead focus on becoming capable.
In the film 'Super 30', Hrithik Roshan embodied the character of Anand Kumar, who prepares economically disadvantaged but talented children for admission to IIT. Anand played the role of a savior angel in the lives of poor and gifted children, helping them achieve their goals despite financial difficulties.
The film 'Taare Zameen Par' shows Aamir Khan as a teacher who teaches a child suffering from dyslexia. This child is considered misunderstood by both family and school, but the teacher recognizes the hidden talent in him and helps him. This picture reminds us how important understanding is in a teacher's life and how he teaches us to believe in ourselves.