International Day of Education spotlights films that transcend screens to ignite passion for knowledge. Bollywood, with its flair for drama and depth, has produced a treasury of movies urging educational reform and access.
Aamir Khan’s ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is a landmark. It humanizes learning disabilities through young Ishaan’s eyes, showing how one empathetic teacher can heal family rifts and spark genius.
Swara Bhaskar’s ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ charms with its unconventional plot. A low-income mother challenges her apathetic teen by becoming her classmate, proving actions speak louder than lectures in motivation.
Passion drives ‘Chalk and Duster’. Teachers played by Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla fight for underprivileged kids, illustrating education’s role in empowerment amid systemic flaws.
Critique defines ‘Paathshala’. Shahid Kapoor embodies the crusading educator exposing how private schools prioritize business over boys and girls’ futures, sparking vital debates.
Humble ‘I Am Kalam’ inspires profoundly. Drawing from APJ Abdul Kalam’s life, it follows a beggar’s son chasing literacy and leadership, embodying hope’s triumph.
Must-watches like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Nil Batttey Sannata’ sequels vibes in ’12th Fail’, ‘Chhichhore’, and ‘Kota Factory’ continue championing innovative, inclusive education for all.