On Teachers’ Day, observed on September 5th, schools and colleges across the country organize various events. Many people also take the opportunity to enjoy films centered on education at home. While Bollywood has produced numerous films on education, Bhojpuri cinema also offers several options for those interested. These films often highlight the corruption prevalent within the education system. The films discussed below can be viewed for free on YouTube and are suitable for family viewing.
**’Vidyapeeth’**: Released in May of this year, ‘Vidyapeeth’ features Arvind Akela Kallu, Ayushi Tiwari, and Chand Babu in key roles. The film was directed and written by Yogesh Mishra and is available on the GMJ YouTube channel.
**’Jugalmaster’**: This film was released in July. It stars Dinesh Lal Yadav and Raksha Gupta in lead roles, with supporting performances by Anoop Arora, Ayaz Khan, and Vinod Mishra. The film was directed by Lal Babu Pandit and produced by Amit Kumar Gupta, and can be watched on the Captain Watch Hits YouTube channel.
**’Vidya’**: Released in 2024, ‘Vidya’ stars Amrapali Dubey in the lead role, along with Priya Dixit, Sujit Sarthak, and Pratyaksha Tiwari. The film was directed by Istiyaq Sheikh and produced by Sandeep Singh. It is available on the B4U Bhojpuri YouTube channel.
**’Mission Matric’**: Also released in 2024, ‘Mission Matric’ features Amrapali Dubey in the lead role. The film depicts various aspects of education that many people have experienced. Amrapali’s strong performance was well-received by audiences.
**’Akshara’**: Released in 2023, ‘Akshara’ stars Akshara Singh as the lead actress. The film exposes corruption in the name of education, with Akshara delivering a powerful performance. This film is available on the Filamchi Bhojpuri YouTube channel.