Happy Teachers Day 2020: Iconic role of Bollywood celebs as mentors

Chak De! India’ remains one of Shah Rukh Khan’s most celebrated works till date. From the first scene of the film, when we see Kabir Khan, (Shah Rukh Khan), captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, playing in a match against Pakistan to being the mentor to the Women's Hockey Team the movie has garnered a cult following over the years. Chak De! India won a number of awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. On 30 August 2007, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requested a copy of the film's script for a place in its Margaret Herrick Library.

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a strict and disciplined teacher in Mohabbatein and the film marked a turning point in the career of Big B

In 2005 film Iqbal, Naseeruddin Shah played a former cricketer and takes up the charge to teach cricket to deaf and mute Iqbal played by Shreyas Talpade.

Aamir Khan touched everyone's heart as Ram Shankar Nikumbh in his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par. Taare Zameen Par has received numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film for 2008 and the 2008 National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. It was India's official entry for the 2009 Academy Awards Best Foreign Film, but did not progress to the short-list.

Rani Mukerji became a teacher with a disability, who teaches a bunch of mischievous students with lot of efforts.

The very recent movie of Hrithik Roshan ‘Super 30’ shows the teachers’ journey who taught to underprivileged kids to achieve their dreams. Hrithik played the role of Anand Kumar in this movie which is based on true story.

In Milind Ukey’s 2010 film Paathshaala, Ayesha Takia was cast as a bubbly and vivacious teacher, whose smile was worth a million dollars.