Teachers’ Day 2024 Songs: ‘Tu Dhoop Hai,’ ‘Ruk Jana Nahin,’ and More Bollywood Tracks To Dedicate to Your Teacher
Bollywood has some beautiful songs that celebrate relationship of students and teachers; Here is a look at some of the classic hits!
Teachers' Day is celebrated across India on September 5. While many countries have their days to honour teachers, in India, it coincides with the birthdate of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. A distinguished professor, philosopher, and the second President of India, he was an exceptional student. The day is held in his honour. Bollywood, known for its rich musical heritage, has produced some timeless songs dedicated to teachers. Here’s a look at some of the best. Teachers’ Day 2024 Date in India: Know History and Significance of the Day That Honours Teachers on Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s Birth Anniversary.
'Tu Dhoop Hai'
Taare Zameen Par (2017) is one of the best movies on student and teacher relationship. The film is about a caring teacher, Nikumbh (Aamir Khan) who guides a dyslexic student Ishaan (Darsheel Safary) towards self-confidence, happiness and creative pursuits. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the music while the lyrics were by Prasoon Joshi. Raman Mahadevan has sung a beautiful song. Teachers' Day 2024 Movies: ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Hichki’, ‘Super 30’ and Other Inspirational Bollywood Films on Student-Teacher Relationship.
Watch the Video of Kholo Kholo/Tu Dhoop Hai Here
‘Aaj Humne Dil Ka Har’
This song is a favourite of every 90s music lover. It is from the 1993 movie Sir by Mahesh Bhatt. Rahat Indori penned the lyrics while all the songs were composed by Anu Malik. Kavita Krishnamurthy and Kumar Sanu gave their melodious voices to the song. This is a favourite at many student and teacher functions in India.
‘Aaj Humne Dil Ka Har’ Is a Favourite at Every Function
'Ruk Jana Nahin'
This is from the movie Imtihaan (1974) starring Vinod Khanna and Tanuja. It is one of Kishore Kumar's golden hits. The lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri while the composer is Laxmikant and Pyarelal. Vinod Khanna had played a professor in a college overrun by defiant students.
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‘Hamari Hi Mutthi Mein’
Fans of 90s films know about Prahaar (1991). The movie is about an Army officer played by Nana Patekar. This prayer song was popular across schools and reminded us of days spent with our teachers. It is the last recorded song of Manna Dey, one of India's legendary singers. The lyrics are by Mangesh Kulkarni, while Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the music.
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‘Masti Ki Paathshala’
Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Siddharth starrer Rang De Basanti (2006) is one of the finest movies of modern Bollywood. The film songs were composed by A.R Rahman and lyrics were penned by Prasoon Joshi. Naresh Iyer and Mohammad Aslam have lent their voice to the song. It is a peppy classroom song that is a hit across generations of students.
‘Masti Ki Paathshala’ Is One of the Hit Songs
We hope students and teachers all over India have a pleasant day celebrating their efforts and successes in institutions. Happy Teacher's Day!
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