Dead Poets Society To Hichki: 5 Movies That Every Teacher Must Watch

Teachers are the reason why the world is thriving today. If you want to be a teacher, it is important to understand your students and challenge them. These movies will help you become better at doing so. 

Rajoshi Purkait
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In our lives, teachers are the initial guides who impart the understanding of rights and wrongs in the world. Without teachers, the world would be an empty place. A good teacher can inspire millions of students to become good people and change the world. They are the face of god on earth as they nurture our minds and brim us with knowledge.

If you are a teacher and want to create an impact, here are some movies that you must watch to take inspiration from. 

Dead Poets Society 

This movie revolves around an all-boys boarding school which is known for its rigid and age-old traditions that no one can dare to break. John Keating is appointed as a teacher there motivates a group of students to develop love for poetry, embrace life, and break the limitations imposed by the school. 

Hichki

Naina Mathur, played by Rani Mukerji, has to go through numerous rejections for the job of a teacher due to a rare neurological disorder called turrets. She finally lands a job in her Alma Mater, however, the class that she is assigned is filled with students who come from the slums and do not want to study. 

Taare Zameen Par

Starring Aamir Khan, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is the story of an eight-year-old boy Ishaan who cannot read or write properly. Fed up with him, his parents decide to send him to a hostel to make him disciplined. However, an art teacher who joins there realises that Ishaan is dyslexic. He helps him overcome his challenges through love and patience. 

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Blackboards

‘Blackboards’ is an inspirational story about teachers who teach with passion in the villages falling on the Iranian borders amid the Iran-Iraq wars. They look for students in the hills to educate them about what is right for them in the hope that they can make a difference. 

Black

This Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji starrer has been inspired by Helen Keller’s life. This is the story of a deaf and blind girl who gets a great teacher. With his help, she excels at education and graduates one day.

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Watch these inspirational movies and make a difference in the world as a teacher. If you liked this story, stay tuned to HerZindagi for more!

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