This Teachers’ Day, revisit stories about teachers, students, classrooms and the challenges surrounding education. From competitive exams to teachers changing their students’ lives, these seven titles bring different journeys to the screen.
1. Kota Factory
Vaibhav moves to Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam. As he adjusts to its competitive coaching culture, he navigates studies, friendships and academic pressure.
Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar, Ranjan Raj, Revathi Pillai and Ahsaas Channa feature in the series.
IMDb Rating: 9.0/10
Watch Kota Factory, streaming now on Netflix
2. Hello Bachhon
Physics teacher Alakh Pandey sets out to make quality education accessible to students who cannot afford expensive coaching.
While building his programme, he faces financial problems, staff departures and challenges involving his students. Vineet Kumar Singh, Vikram Kochhar and Girija Oak Godbole feature in the series.
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Watch Hello Bachhon, streaming now on Netflix
3. Taare Zameen Par
Ishaan Awasthi struggles with reading, writing and numbers because of dyslexia, but is often mistaken for being lazy. At boarding school, art teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh recognises his difficulties and helps him discover his abilities.
Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, and Tisca Chopra feature in the film.
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Watch Taare Zameen Par, streaming now on Prime Video
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4. Super 30
Mathematician Anand Kumar starts a programme to prepare 30 students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the IIT entrance exam.
While training them, he faces several obstacles that put the programme at risk. Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Tripathi feature in the film.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Watch Super 30, streaming now on JioHotstar
5. 12th Fail
After failing Class 12, Manoj Kumar Sharma travels to Delhi and begins preparing for the UPSC examination. His journey takes him through the challenges of becoming a civil services aspirant. Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anshumaan Pushkar and Anant Joshi feature in the film.
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Watch 12th Fail, streaming now on JioHotstar
6. Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya
At a struggling government school, principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi gets a chance to visit Cambridge if his Class 10 students improve their board results.
New teacher Kanchan also tries to change the school’s approach to its students. Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, Naveen Kasturia and Prasanna Bisht feature in the series.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Watch Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, streaming now on Prime Video
7. Hichki
Naina Mathur, a teacher with Tourette Syndrome, finally gets a teaching job after facing repeated rejection.
She is assigned a class known for disruptive behaviour and sets out to help the students recognise their potential. Rani Mukerji, Neeraj Kabi, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Harsh Mayar feature in the film.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Watch Hichki, streaming now on Netflix
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