Sep 05, 2026

Niharika Sanjeeiv

Teachers' Day 2026: Aamir Khan To Hrithik Roshan, 5 Times When Actors Turned Iconic On-screen Educators
Teachers' Day is celebrated in India to honour the tireless efforts and guidance of the teachers in shaping students' careers and lives across the nation.

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Actors have frequently portrayed teachers on screen, capturing the ever-growing bond between educators and their students.

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Super 30: Hrithik Roshan stepped into the shoes of real-life mathematician Anand Kumar, who coaches underprivileged children to clear IIT entrance examinations

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Taare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan played Ram Shankar Nikumbh. The movie serves as a touching tribute to the transformative role educators play in a child's life. 

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Hichki: Rani Mukerji portrayed a teacher with Tourette's syndrome who takes on the challenge of teaching a class of underprivileged students.  

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Black: In the film, Amitabh Bachchan portrays an unconventional educator dedicated to teaching Rani Mukerji's character, who is deaf and blind.

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Paathshaala: Shahid Kapoor played an English and music teacher fighting against commercialisation in education.

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