In honor of Teachers’ Day on September 5, Bollywood actress Bhagyashree thanked her Teachers on social media. Additionally, she posted stills from her film Sajni Shinde Ka Viral Video, in which she played a school principal.

“Jis school ke tum padhte ho, uski mein Principal hoon!” was the caption she wrote. (You attend the same school where I am the principal.) A film called #sajnishindekaviralvideo revealed a whole different side of me as a performer. The honorable principal who would do whatever it took to preserve her school’s reputation, even if it meant playing the devil.

Expressing gratitude to her Teachers, she further stated, “But that apart, I have had the highest regard for teachers, who spend their entire lives laying the foundation, building the values on which our children follow. One of the most significant aspects of my life has been and continues to be my own school, @jamnabai.narsee.school. Just as you should never forget your roots, you should also never forget your mentors. I therefore want to wish a very happy Teacher’s Day to all of my teachers as well as those of my kids!

On Teachers’ Day, playback singer Papon—known for songs like “Bulleya,” “Jiyein Kyun,” and “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage”—reflects on the lessons he learned from his gurus.

In addition to honoring academic mentors, Papon views Teachers’ Day as an opportunity to consider his parents, whose creativity and modesty helped mold him into the musician he is today.

According to him, his journey is a continuation of their heritage since their impact can still be heard in every ghazal, folk ballad, and romantic melody he sings.

When asked about this, Papon replied, “My greatest teachers were my parents: my father, Khagen Mahanta, known across Assam as the ‘King of Bihu’, and my mother, Archana Mahanta, whose voice carried the devotion of our folk traditions.”

“Their melodies filled our home from the time I was a child, not just in notes, but in every breath I took,” he added. They showed me the soul behind each song rather than pressuring me. I honor them on this Teachers’ Day, not only for the music they gave the world, but also for the lessons they taught me. Every note I sing and every performance I give carries their legacy. My greatest blessing is that I carry their lessons with me as I move forward.

’12th Fail’ filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra received a poignant birthday greeting on social media on Friday from actor Vikrant Massey.

In addition to wishing Chopra Teacher’s Day, Vikrant posted a behind-the-scenes photo of himself with the director on his official Instagram account, writing: “Happiest Birthday Sir…I appreciate you being my lighthouse. Teachers ought to be like this. I cherish you.Also, happy Teachers’ Day.

Famous filmmaker, actor, author, and producer Nandita Das has honored her aunt Kusum, who taught her at Delhi’s Sardar Patel Vidyalaya school, on this Teacher’s Day.

Nandita Das shared images of her cherished Teacher with her on her Instagram profile, writing, “Happy Teachers’ Day! We are all aware of the profound influence our professors have had on our lives.The seeds for the topics we like (or not) and the person we have become (or not) were planted in early school. This Teacher’s Day, I would want to dedicate it to my dear Kusum aunt. During our early childhood and elementary school years at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, where I completed my education, she was a mother figure and a friend to all of us. I can still clearly remember her stories, her humor, and her unsuccessful attempt to be harsh with us.

In his remembrance of his “constant friend and teacher,” filmmaker Subhash Ghai acknowledged that Osho had influenced his ideas for more than 40 years.

The caption said, “Listen to me but do not follow me.” Subhash wrote, “My constant friend n my teacher osho who entertains me everyday since 40 years with all kinds of philosophy of life -people n energies n truth behind truth who says.” N simply take a look at yourself. Happy Teacher’s Day! Osho will create a fresh, clear school of thought in India. Today, I suppose.