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On the eve of Teachers’ Day, All sorts of teachers captured on Bollywood films

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, we take a look at Bollywood films that showed us some very interesting teachers/professors/gurus.

Inspirational Teachers

Ram Shankar Nikumbh (played by Aamir Khan) in Taare Zameen Par was indeed an inspiration. The role perfectly demonstrated how teachers should teach their students. Unfortunately, its difficult to come across such teachers in real life who would really take so much efforts to help one student (Darsheel Safari in the movie).

Watch: Kholo Kholo Darwaze song from Taare Zameen Par

SRK in the movie ‘Chak De’ played a coach to the women’s hockey team; he showed how to get the best out of your students, and how to make them work as a team

V Shantaram directed ‘Do Aankein Barah Haath’ (black-and-white film and considered to be one of the classics of Indian cinema) shows how a progressive warden (Do Aankein refers to his watchful eyes) rehabilitates the lives of six convicted murderers (barah hath or 12 hands). The film shows how a mentor with belief and conviction could reform even the hardest of criminals.

Watch: Best Scenes | Do Aankhen Barah Haath

Vinod Khanna in Imtehan: One of the most encouraging teachers of all times, Pramod Sharma, leaves everything to become a professor and show path to not only his students but also his partner, Madhu.

Ruk Jana Nahin Tu Kahin Haar Ke Kanton Pe

Dreaded Teachers

These are the teachers, whom students dread. More often than not such teachers are usually the principals. Everyone loved Virus (Boman Irani) in 3 Idiots and Dr Asthana in Munnabhai MBBS; they perfectly depicted the headmaster that students in schools/colleges dread the most.

Glamorous Teachers

In the movies, Chemistry teacher Sushmita Sen (Main Hoon Na) and Economics teacher Chitrangada Singh (Desi Boyz) raised the heat inside the classroom. When you have teachers like these, no one is going to bunk the class, but can students really focus on what’s being taught?

Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha – Main Hoon Na (720p HD Song)

“Allah Maaf Kare Full Song Desi Boyz” Feat. Akshay Kumar, Chitrangada Singh

Republic Day and Independence day are the two days when you get to hear those evergreen classic patriotic songs on television, radio, and in the neighbourhood.

Though we all remember the ones from the movies of Manoj (Bharat) Kumar, there have been some really amazing patriotic songs from movies in recent years as well (Lakshya, Chak De! India, and albums like Vande Mataram).

Here’s a collection of some of the best patriotic hindi songs, especially dedicated to the young audience of India, many of whom may not have heard these evergreen classics before.

Here are the more recent patriotic songs.

 

Sandese Aate Hai song from the movie Border. A melodious number composed by Anu Malik, and great lyrics by Javed Akhtar.
 

 

Aye Watan Tere Liye from Karma
 

 

Maa Tujhe Salaam by maestro A R Rahman. This was his first non-film, private album and he created a buzz by presenting India’s favourite Vande Mataram in a modern avatar that struck a cord even with the younger audience.
 

 

Satyamev Jayate (Aamir Khan) TV Show – Official Theme Song (Music composed by Ram Sampath)
 

 

Vande Mataram Song from ABCD 2
 

 

‘India Waale’ Song from Happy New Year
 

 

Aisa Des Hai Mera – Veer-Zaara. Lovely patriotic song, music of which has been composed by the late Madan Mohan
 

 

Chale Chalo from Lagaan. Its a motivational song composed by AR Rahman
 

 

Kuch Kariya – Chak De! India title song, music by Onkar. This song is India sports theme; every time India does well in any sport, Kuch Kariya is sure to be played!
 

 

Des Rangila song from the movie FANAA; a peppy yet melodious song composed by Jatin-Lalit
 

 

Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo from the movie Dus; a cool patriotic number composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy
 

Here are the evergreen classic patriotic songs.

 

Dil karta, o yara dildara mera dil karta from Admi aur Insan (Mahendra Kapoor)
 

 

Aye mere watan ke logo, live performance by Lata Mangeshkar .
 

 

Kar Chale Hum Fida – Mohd Rafi – Haqeeqat
 

 

Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet from the movie Purab aur Paschim .
 

 

Mere desh ki dharti from the movie Upkaar.
 

 

Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon (Chldren Version) | Son Of India
 

Also Read: Memorable Movies Featuring Mahatma Gandhi

Also Read: Battle of Rezang La: When 120 Indian soldiers saved Ladakh.

Did we miss out on any song? Would you like to suggest a song to this list? Please feel free to share your comments.

As the country celebrates Kargil war diwas, we take a look at the best Bollywood war movies that shows the true grit and winning spirit of our soldiers, and the supreme sacrifices they make for the nation.

‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ (2019)

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ stars Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kriti Kulhari and Mohit Raina.

The film is based on Indian Army’s “surgical strikes” across the Line of Control (LOC) following an attack on an Army base in Uri, in which 17 Indian soldiers were killed.

Border (1997)

Directed by by J.P Dutta, the movie is based on the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. The movie is a multi-starrer and features several actors like Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Raakhee, Jackie Shroff, Tabu.

The movie has one of the most popular patriotic songs of all time ‘Sandese aate hai’.

Sandese Aate Hai song from Border

Lakshya (2004)

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the movie features Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The movie is about on a lazy boy turning into a responsible army officer. The first half shows the army life and the second half focuses on the 1999 Kargil War.

Lakshya – Title Track

More Movies

The Ghazi Attack (2017): Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the movie is based on Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi’s attempt to destroy Indian warship INS Vikrant, and how the an Indian Naval submarine, S21, foils the mission. The movie has various actors including Rana Daggubati, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni.

LOC Kargil (2003): Directed by JP Dutta, the film is based on the story of Indian soldiers during Operation Vijay.

Mausam (2011): Directed by Pankaj Kapur, the movie is based on the life of an Air Force officer and covers all the major events including the 1999 Kargil war.

Tango Charlie (2205): Directed by Mani Shankar, the movie is based on the journey of man from a police recruit to a war-hardened fighter in the Indian border security force (BSF). The movie stars Ajay Devgn, Bobby Doel, Sanjay Dutt, and Sunil Shetty.

Rangoon (2017): Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the movie is based on events during World War II. The movie stars Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan.

Paltan (2018): Directed by J. P. Dutta, the movie is based on the the 1967 Nathu La and Cho La clashes along the Sikkim border between Indian and chinese soldiers after 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Top actresses who have worked with all the three Khans.

Working with the top Khans (Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir) is on the wish list of many actresses. These are the lucky ones who had the opportunity to work alongside all the three Khans.

“I would love to wrk with the Bollywood Khans… As a kid, I have grown up watching their films, but I cannot choose one favourite. I loved watching Salman Khan because of his larger than life persona, Shah Rukh Khan and romance… Any young girl would dream to have a boyfriend like Rahul. I love watching Aamir Khan because he is a very interesting actor. Initially I waited for long to get an offer opposite any one of them, but since I did not get a chance, I explored the opportunities that came my way so that I could make my space here in the film industry,” Taapsee Pannu.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka, ruling the entertainment space currently, is the youngest of all the actresses to have worked with all the three Khans.

Anushka with SRK: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Anushka’s debut film), Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Jab Harry Met Sejal
Anushka with Salman: Sultan
Anushka with Aamir: PK

Here’s what Anushka hates about Salman Khan & Aamir Khan.

About Salman – “His spontaneity is unique and that is also what I don’t like about him. You never know what he is about to do.”
About Aamir – “What I like about him is that he is very sharp. What I don’t like about him is sometimes you don’t know whether he is listening to you or not?”

Kareena Kapoor

Bebo (nickname for Kareena) worked with Shahrukh Khan in Aśoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Don (cameo), Billu (cameo), Ra.One.

Kareena with Salman: Kyon Ki, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Bodyguard, Dabangg 2 (cameo) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Kareena with Aamir: 3 Idiots and Talaash

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif with Shahrukh Khan: Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Katrina Kaif with Salman Khan: Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Partner, Hello (cameo), Yuvvraaj, Tees Maar Khan (cameo), Bodyguard (cameo) and Ek Tha Tiger.

Katrina Kaif with Aamir Khan: Dhoom 3 (and will also be seen in Thugs of Hindostan)

Kajol

Kajol with King Khan: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Duplicate (cameo), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan and Dilwale.

kajol worked with Salman Khan in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Salman had an extended cameo).

Kajol worked with Aamir in Fanaa, and Ishq.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri worked with with SRK in movies like Anjaam, Koyla, Dil To Pagal Hai, Gaja Gamini, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam and Devdas.

Madhuri worked with Salman Khan in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Saajan and Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam.

Madhuri worked with Aamir in movies like Dil and Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin.

Karisma Kapoor

Lolo (nickname for Karisma) worked with SRK in Dil To Pagal Hai, Shakti: The Power.

Karisma with Salman: Andaz Apna Apna, Jeet, Judwaa, Biwi No.1, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge and Chal Mere Bhai.

Karisma with Aamir: Raja Hindustani (has one of the longest kissing scenes in Bollywood films)

Rani Mukherjee

Rani with Shahrukh: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Chalte Chalte, Veer-Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.

Rani with Salman: Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Hello Brother, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Baabul.

Rani with Aamir Khan: Ghulam (Remember the song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’), Mann (cameo), Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Talaash.

Preity Zinta

Preity with SRK: Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.

Preity with Salman: Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Jaan-E-Mann, Heroes, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (cameo) and Ishkq in Paris (cameo).

Preity with Aamir: Dil Chahta Hai (uber cool couple).

Urmila Matondkar

Urmila with SRK: Chamatkar.
Urmila with Salman: Jaanam Samjha Karo.
Urmila with Aamir: Rangeela.

Raveena Tandon

Raveena with SRK: Zamaana Deewana
Raveena with Salman: Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye and Andaz Apna Apna
Raveena with Aamir: Andaz Apna Apna

Manisha Koirala

Manisha with SRK: Dil Se, Guddu.
Manisha with Salman: Khamoshi: The Musical.
Manisha with Aamir: Akele Hum Akele Tum and Mann.

Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle with SRK: Baadshah.
Twinkle with Salman: Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Twinkle with Aamir: Mela.

Sonali Bendre

Sonali with SRK: English Babu Desi Mem, Duplicate and Kal Ho Na Ho (cameo).
Sonali with Salman: Hum Saath Saath Hai
Sonali with Aamir: Sarfarosh

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya with SRK: Josh, Devdas, and Mohabbatein.
Aishwarya with her ex-Salman: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Tumhaare Hai Sanam.
Aishwarya with Aamir: None (Aishwarya was the first choice for Chalte Chalte but was later replaced with Rani Mukherjee…because of Salman Khan)

Juhi Chawla

Juhi chawla has worked with Shahrukh and Aamir in several films. While Juhi has never been romantically paired opposite Salman Khan, in the movie Deewana Mastana, Juhi goes with Salman in the end, leaving both Anil Kapoor & Govinda all alone. She even danced a bit with Salman in the title song of Salaam-e-Ishq.

Talented actors need just one good opportunity to showcase their talents, and these are the movies where these actors got the opportunity to shine. Though they were cast as supporting actors, they were no less than the protagonist in those movies, and left the audience stunned.

While there are several movies out there in which supporting actors have done really well, we have shortlisted only those movie that had superstars in it, and where the other actors were not really expected to walk away with so much adulation.

For example, Priyanka Chopra had a supporting in Bajirao Mastani, but she being an international star, it was expected that she would get a decent role (else she may not have done it in the first place). Anupam Kher was brilliant in Saaransh, but the film didn’t have any big stars. Gangs of Wasseypur didn’t have big stars and had several good supporting actors (so its difficult to pick one or two from them).

So with that assumption, here’s our pick!

Vicky Kaushal – Sanju

Uri star Vicky Kaushal has been impressing everyone with his fantastic acting skills right from his debut movie. In Sanju, Vicky stole most of the scenes playing Kamli, Sanjay Dutt’s best friend in the film. His performance brought new life to the original character which was applauded by the audience as well as critics.

Siddhant Chaturvedi (MC Sher) – Gully Boy

Siddhant Chaturvedi (MC Sher) in Gully Boy is the friend that everybody needs in real life. In Gully Boy, Siddhant was no less than Ranveer Singh in terms of screen presence, acting skills.

Deepak Dobriyal – Tanu Weds Manu

Besides Kangana, Deepak Dobriyal (papiji) was the actor who impressed the audience in Tanu Weds Manu, with his comic sense and timing. I don’t think without Deepak Dobriyal, the audience would have loved the film as much.

Boman Irani – Munnabhai MBBS

Boman Irani impressed everybody with his comic skills in the 2003 Sanjay Dutt-starrer Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (directed by Raju Hirani). He went on to work with the top actors in movies like Main Hoon Na, Housefull, 3 Idiots, Don, and more.

Shahrukh Khan – Darr

While Shahrukh Khan is a superstar today, in the late eighties and the early nineties, he was still trying to establish himself. But he was the only hero back in those days who was ready to take risks and even ready to play a negative role.

One such movie was Darr (also featured Sunny Deol & Juhi Chawla). Shahrukh’s negative character in the movie made everyone sit up and take notice of the man, who would go on to become one of the biggest stars in Bollywood.

Annu Kapoor & Amrish Puri: Mr India

Sridevi was the reigning queen then and gave tough competition to even the male leads. Despite having Sridevi & Anil Kapoor in the lead, supporting actors like Annu Kapoor & Amrish Puri shone in the movie.

Annu Kapoor played Gaitonde, the nervous newspaper editor who’s always screaming at Seema, and Amrish Puri played the mercurial villain Mogambo.

Amjad Khan (Gabbar) – Sholay

The most successful film in the history of Indian cinema, Sholay had a multi-star cast including the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, but it was the villain of the movie who walked with the maximum accolades. It was none other than Amjad Khan who played the role of Gabbar Singh.