Here is a list of films and series on Netflix to celebrate the spirit of Teacher’s Day

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September 4, 2021

Kota Factory

Mighty Little Bheem

Learning starts very young, just like our beloved Mighty Little Bheem. Watch the curious toddler traveling through his hometown as he learns some valuable lessons during the course of his adventures.

Directors/Animation Directors: Rajiv Chilaka, Krishna Mohan Chintapatla, Prashant Raval, Abhishek Chandra, Ritesh Kumar, Vikas Singh

Release Year: 2019

This award-winning movie directed by Chaitanya Tamhane delves into the world of Hindustani classical music and the guru-shishya tradition. It follows the journey of a devoted student who tries to balance upholding traditions in a rapidly changing world.

Director: Chaitanya Tamhane

Release year: 2020

Artists: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, Kiran Yadnyopavit

The Karate Kid

An iconic movie, The Karate Kid, tells the story of a child who has a tough time at school and enrolls for martial arts classes. These not only equip him with a new skill but also help him gain confidence while learning about life.

Director: Harald Zwart

Release year: 2010

Artists: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Wenwen Han, Zhenwei Wang, Taraji P. Henson

Taare Zameen Par

Aamir Khan’s hit movie revolves around a specially-abled child and his journey towards discovering his potential. The poignant tale showcases how a teacher uses unconventional methods to bring out the child’s inherent talent.

Director: Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte

Release Year: 2007

Artists: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma,Sachet Engineer, Tanay Chheda

My Octopus Teacher

Teachers can be found anywhere, like this filmmaker who learnt about the mysteries of the underwater world when he formed a deep bond with an octopus. Filmed in the South African kelp forest, this documentary highlights how nature can be a powerful teacher.

Director: Pippa Ehrlich; James Reed

Release year: 2020

Kota Factory

This series is set in Kota, which is a hub for many coaching centres where students come from all over India to prepare for various entrance exams. It showcases the camaraderie between students and teachers as they prepare for defining moments in their lives.

Director: Arunabh Kumar, Saurabh Khanna, Raghav Subbu

Release year: 2019

Artists: Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh, Arun Kumar

Never Have I Ever

This popular series centres around an American student of Indian origin, who wants to elevate her social status after a particularly difficult year. Created by Mindy Kaling, the show highlights various lessons that Devi (the protagonist) learns within and outside the school campus

Creators/Directors: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher

Release year: 2020

Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet