Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India every year on September 5 to appreciate and honor the immense contributions of our mentors in our lives. This date also commemorates the birth anniversary of one of India’s most revered scholars and former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. One of the best ways to celebrate this day is by reaching out to your teachers and thanking them for everything. You can also understand more about the profound impact teachers and mentors have on their students by watching some movies that depict this relationship aptly on ZEE5. Here are some must-watch Teachers’ Day movies you can check out:
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English Vinglish
It is said that a mother is a child’s first teacher. But what happens when that mother needs some help and the child refuses? That’s how the story of English Vinglish starts. Starring the Late Sridevi as Shashi, English Vinglish is a heartwarming story about self-discovery and empowerment. When ridiculed by her own husband and daughter, Shashi, a simple homemaker, decides to do an English-speaking course. During this journey, she not only learns the language but also understands more about herself. Despite all this, she never disrespects her family like they did to her.
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Ghoomer
Ghoomer is a film that follows the journey of a batting prodigy Anina, played by Saiyami Kher, after she loses her right arm on the eve before her International cricketing debut. Enter Abhishek Bachchan as Coach Paddy, who boosts her confidence, works on new techniques, and helps Anina get back to cricket as a spinner. The film shows how a mentor who believes in you can help overcome any difficult situation.
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Anandi Gopal
Inspired by the true story of Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first Indian female doctor of Western medicine, this film revolves around Anandi’s journey to become a doctor against societal norms. Married off at the age of nine, Anandi’s biggest support was her husband Gopal. Anandi Gopal rightly points out how sometimes your life partner can also be your mentor who pushes you to do better in life.
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Nil Battey Sannata
With Radhika Apte in the lead, Nil Battey Sannata is a movie that brilliantly highlights the importance of education. It follows the life of Chanda, a housemaid who wants her daughter to have the bright future she couldn’t. However, her daughter just wants to have fun. That’s when Chanda goes back to school to inspire her daughter to study more and aim higher in life. It shows how mentors can come in many forms, including within the family.
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Jhund
Based on the real-life story of Vijay Barse, Jhund is a sports drama starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead as a retired sports teacher. It follows Barse as he forms a soccer team from the slums of Nagpur. What started as a way to keep the kids away from drugs and crime soon becomes something that’ll change their lives forever. Jhund is an inspiring film that shows how a mentor can change lives by believing in the potential of the underprivileged.
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Kamali from Nadukkaveri
Kamali from Nadukkaveri is a Tamil film that follows the journey of Kamali(Anandhi)a young girl from a small village who aspires to attend IIT. On suggestions from her school teacher Subramani, Kamali goes to retired professor Arivudainambi asking for his mentorship to crack JEE. Though he doesn’t like Kamali at first, he decides to help her when he sees true potential in her. This film shows how an educator who wants the best for you can actually help you grow and do great things in life.
These Teachers’ Day special movies will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the mentors who guide us through life’s challenges. Celebrate Teachers’ Day this year by diving into these stories on ZEE5!