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English Vinglish, I Am Kalam and other films that promoted education

Updated On: 11 November, 2022 04:37 PM IST |

November 11th is commemorated as National Education Day since 2008, in honour of the birth anniversary of India`s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. We take a look at some impactful Hindi films that revolved around promoting education.

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November 11th is commemorated as National Education Day since 2008, in honour of the birth anniversary of India`s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. We take a look at some impactful Hindi films that revolved around promoting education.

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November 11th is commemorated as National Education Day since 2008, in honour of the birth anniversary of India`s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. We take a look at some impactful Hindi films that revolved around promoting education.

`I am Kalam` is the story of the protagonist Chhotu and his struggles to pursue his dreams. Set in Rajasthan, the film is inspired by former Indian President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It was conceptualized after the Right to Education Act was enforced in India.

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`I am Kalam` is the story of the protagonist Chhotu and his struggles to pursue his dreams. Set in Rajasthan, the film is inspired by former Indian President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It was conceptualized after the Right to Education Act was enforced in India.

Sridevi left an impact as Shashi Godbole in `English Vinglish,` a housewife who endures mistretment by her well-educated husband and daughter because of her inability to speak and understand English. The audience connected with her struggles and determination to change her situation. 

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Sridevi left an impact as Shashi Godbole in `English Vinglish,` a housewife who endures mistretment by her well-educated husband and daughter because of her inability to speak and understand English. The audience connected with her struggles and determination to change her situation. 

`Nil Battey Sannata` is the heartwarming story of Chanda played by Swara Bhasker, a high-school dropout, housemaid and single mother of a young girl. She enrolls herself in the same class as her daughter.

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`Nil Battey Sannata` is the heartwarming story of Chanda played by Swara Bhasker, a high-school dropout, housemaid and single mother of a young girl. She enrolls herself in the same class as her daughter.

`Taare Zameen Par` is the story of Ishaan, whose parents send him to a boarding school due to his poor academic performance. A teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh played by Aamir Khan, suspects that he is dyslexic and the film goes on to tell the heartwarming story of how Ishaan flourishes under Nikumbh`s guidance. The film won over the critics as well as the audience.

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`Taare Zameen Par` is the story of Ishaan, whose parents send him to a boarding school due to his poor academic performance. A teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh played by Aamir Khan, suspects that he is dyslexic and the film goes on to tell the heartwarming story of how Ishaan flourishes under Nikumbh`s guidance. The film won over the critics as well as the audience.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s 2005 release `Black` starring Rani Mukerji and Amitabh Bachchan, is the story of Michelle a deaf-and-blind woman, and her relationship with her teacher Debraj. Debraj played by Bachchan takes it upon himself to build Michelle into someone who can express and communicate.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s 2005 release `Black` starring Rani Mukerji and Amitabh Bachchan, is the story of Michelle a deaf-and-blind woman, and her relationship with her teacher Debraj. Debraj played by Bachchan takes it upon himself to build Michelle into someone who can express and communicate.

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