Actors who played inspiring teachers on screen

Sushmita Sen – Main Hoon Na

Sushmita Sen brought glamour, warmth and charm to the classroom as Chandni Chopra, a Chemistry teacher in Main Hoon Na

Sharman Joshi – Medical Dreams

In the TVF series Medical Dreams, Sharman Joshi took on the role of Subrat Sinha, a Biology teacher who guides three NEET aspirants through the pressures

Aamir Khan – Taare Zameen Par

As an art teacher, Nikumbh recognises that young Ishaan’s academic struggles stem from dyslexia and chooses to understand the child rather than judge him

Hrithik Roshan – Super 30

Hrithik Roshan stepped into the shoes of mathematician and educator Anand Kumar, who mentors underprivileged students and help them prepare for the IIT exams

Rani Mukerji – Hichki

Rani Mukerji delivered a memorable performance as Naina Mathur in Hichki, a teacher who refuses to let Tourette syndrome stand in the way of her dream