Teacher’s Day 2020: This year India will be celebrating Teacher’s Day on September 5. This day is celebrated to appreciate the teachers. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher, scholar, exemplary teacher, and politician who dedicated his life to education and shaping up the youth of the country.
Bollywood is also not behind when it comes to the portrayal of the teacher’s character in movies. These movies have idolized the relationship between a student and a teacher, a relationship that is pure and inspirational in every aspect. From Aamir Khan to Sushmita Sen, here are some performances by the B-town celebs who immortalized various characters of teachers on the big screen.
Teacher’s Day: 7 actors who played on-screen teachers
Aamir Khan:
Aamir Khan plays the role of Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary’s) art teacher Ram Shankar Nikhubh, who brings out the best in a dyslexic kid and helps him to overcome his disability.
Shah Rukh Khan:
Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of Kabir Khan, coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, in the movie he is shown as a strict and a disciplinarian coach, in charge of a group of 16 young women. It was also said to be his best role ever.
Sushmita Sen:
Sushmita Sen’s portrayal of a chemistry teacher Chandani in Main Hoon Na impressed everyone and is still one of the most memorable roles played by her. Her bright colored chiffon sari and flowing hair left many gasping for breath
Rani Mukerji:
Rani Mukerji plays the role of a school teacher Naina Mathur suffering from Tourette syndrome, who changes the lives of students from the economically backward strata.
Hrithik Roshan:
Hrithik Roshan plays the role of a mathematician named, Anand Kumar, from Patna, India, who makes way for his students, most of them who are underprivileged, along with teaching, he also provides his student with food and lodging facilities.
Amitabh Bachchan:
Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Debraj Sahai, who gives new life to a deaf, blind, and mute girl, later he develops Alzheimer’s disease.
Naseeruddin Shah:
Naseeruddin Shah is known for his role as fun-loving Amar Verma in Sir, who was more of a friend than just a teacher to his students. It is also known as one of the actor’s best performances