Celebrate this Teacher’s Day with heady mix of home shows
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Teacher’s Day Special
September 5 is a Sunday and here’s what you can watch this Teachers Day as you say thank you to your gurus
MIGHTY LITTLE BHEEM
Learning starts very young, just like our beloved Mighty Little Bheem. Watch the curious toddler travelling through his hometown as he learns some valuable lessons during the course of his adventures.
Directors/Animation Directors: Rajiv Chilaka, Krishna Mohan Chintapatla, Prashant Raval, Abhishek Chandra, Ritesh Kumar, Vikas Singh
Release Year: 2019
THE DISCIPLE
This award-winning movie directed by Chaitanya Tamhane delves into the world of Hindustani classical music and the guru-shishya tradition. It follows the journey of a devoted student who tries to balance upholding traditions in a rapidly changing world.
Director: Chaitanya Tamhane
Release year: 2020
Artists: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, Kiran Yadnyopavit
The KARATE KID
An iconic movie, The Karate Kid, tells the story of a child who has a tough time at school and enrols for martial arts classes. These not only equip him with a new skill but also help him gain confidence while learning about life.
Director: Harald Zwart
Release year: 2010
Artists: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Wenwen Han, Zhenwei Wang, Taraji P. Henson
TAARE ZAMEEN PE
Aamir Khan’s hit movie revolves around a specially-abled child and his journey towards discovering his potential. The poignant tale showcases how a teacher uses unconventional methods to bring out the child’s inherent talent.
Director: Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte
Release Year: 2007
Artists: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma, Sachet Engineer, Tanay Chheda
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER
Teachers can be found anywhere, like this filmmaker who learnt about the mysteries of the underwater world when he formed a deep bond with an octopus. Filmed in the South African kelp forest, this documentary highlights how nature can be a powerful teacher.
Director: Pippa Ehrlich; James Reed
Release year: 2020
KOTA FACTORY
This series is set in Kota, which is a hub for many coaching centres where students come from all over India to prepare for various entrance exams. It showcases the camaraderie between students and teachers as they prepare for defining moments in their lives.
Director: Arunabh Kumar, Saurabh Khanna, Raghav Subbu
Release year: 2019
Artists: Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh, Arun Kumar
NEVER HAVE I EVER
This popular series centres around an American student of Indian origin, who wants to elevate her social status after a particularly difficult year. Created by Mindy Kaling, the show highlights various lessons that Devi (the protagonist) learns within and outside the school campus
Creators/Directors: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher
Release year: 2020
Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet
GLEE
A determined teacher aims to turn a group of misfits into winners, helping them overcome the harsh realities of everyday life.
Creators: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan
Release year: 2009
Casts: Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith
