IN PHOTOS | Bollywood teachers beyond the classroom and what they taught

Happy Teachers' Day: From teachers, coaches and mentors, Bollywood has given us all. Have a look at some of the gurus and what they taught us.

Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal: 'Dangal ladne se pehle, dar se ladna padhta hai' said Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler, a coach and most importantly a father to Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari who became India's first world-class female wrestlers. M 

Coach Kabir Khan in Chak De India: 'Neither do I hear the name of states nor do I see them. I only hear one name: I-N-D-I-A' echoed Coach Kabir Khan. He taught a group of thirteen girls what determination, dedication, love, friendship and most importantly playing for the country meant. His aim was to show people 'girls can play too.'

Ram Shankar Nikumbh in Taare Zameen Par 'Putting your own ambitions on your child's shoulder is worse than child labour' taught art techer Ram Shankar Nikumbh. A true to his profession teacher and a kid with dyslexia, was all that was needed to make parents realise every child is special.

Debraj Sahai in Black: 'Life is an ice-cream. Enjoy it before it melts' taught Debraj Sahai. Black beautifully portrayed the relation a blind and deaf girl, Michelle McNally and her teacher. The film is a moving tale about Mcnally and how she makes the best of her life despite her disabilities. Debraj Sahai teaches her to be strong and to make the best from the worst situations.

Narayan Shankar in Mohabbatein: 'Paramapar. Pratishtha. Anushsan.' was the motto of Gurukul headmaster Narayan Shankar. He is a principal that every student feared and loathed at the same time. However, the old school principal did teach the importance of disciplin.

Raj Aryan Malhotra in Mohabbatein: 'There are no conditions in love, so there shouldn't be any regrets.' taught music teacher Raj Aryan Malhotra. A teacher one might find it difficult to get in real life. Professor Aryan with his violin and cute charms teaches his students why it is important to fight for what you love.