A Study of Portrayal of Teachers In Hindi Cinema

Abstract

In this era, Teachers holds the highest position in a person's life. Although a child lives with his/her parents, but s/he spends more time with the teacher. Most of the ideas and knowledge accumulated till the adulthood is shaped by the teachers. From imparting knowledge and ideas to managing an institution, the role of a teacher has changed in the course of time. According to Dr. Sarvepa/li Radhakrishnan, "True teachers are those who help us think for ourselves"(Chatterjee, 2017). Adding political dimension to the education Paulo Freire defined teacher as "a political liberator who plays a central role in the formation of critical individuals and the liberation of the oppressed"(Guilherme & Morgan, 2018). In Swami Vivekananda's word, "Teacher is a friend, philosopher and a guide. He is the external teacher who guides and inspires internal teacher"(Maheswari, 2012).