Virus to Miss Chandni: 10 most iconic teachers from Bollywood films

Artika Bansal

Ram Nikumbh of Taare Zameen Par 

Aamir Khan did absolute justice to his character as Ram Shankar Nikumbh, an art teacher who realises the talent of a dyslexic child

Virus of 3 Idiots

Prof Viru Sahastrabuddhe aka Virus played by Boman Irani in 3 Idiots will always be one of the favourite teacher roles in Bollywood films. Who didn’t love this role?

Mrs Briganza of Kuch Kuch  Hota Hai

Archana Pooran Singh hilarious role as teacher Mrs Briganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai will always stay with us. Her chemistry with Principal was too cute!

Santosh Duggal of Do Dooni  Chaar

Rishi Kapoor stunned as Maths teacher Santosh Duggal in Do Dooni Chaar. The film portrays a lot on family life of a teacher

Anand Kumar of Super 30

Hrithik Roshan starrer film Super 30 is a biographical drama film based on mathematician Anand Kumar and his Super 30 program for IIT aspirants

Rahul Prakash of Paathshaala

If you have watched the film Paathshaala, you too would have liked the charming performance of Shahid Kapoor as English teacher Rahul Prakash Udyavar

Miss Chandni of Main Hoon Na

Not just us but even Shah Rukh Khan falls for Miss Chandni played by Sushmita Sen in Main Hoon Na. One of the most stylish Bollywood teacher! 

Naina Mathur of Hitchki

Rani Mukerji gave a memorable performance as Naina Mathur, a strong teacher suffering from Tourette syndrome. Inspirational narrative follows! 

Dr Asthana of Munna Bhai  MBBS

Boman Irani immortalised the character of Dr JC Asthana in comedy film Munna Bhai MBBS. He plays a no nonsense and strict medical college professor and dean

Raj Malhotra of Mohabbatein

Shah Rukh Khan made us all fall in love with the character Raj Malhotra, a music teacher in the Gurukul as seen in film Mohabbatein. Most-loved for sure!