Every year on September 5, a
scene from the popular Bollywood film ‘3 Idiots’ goes viral again on social
media. The date ‘September 5’ written on a concrete wall on the film’s campus
has long intrigued moviegoers. Behind the date are not only Chatur Ramalingam’s
famous challenge but also the history of Teachers’ Day in India.
Released in 2009 and directed by
Rajkumar Hirani, ‘3 Idiots’ featured Omi Vaidya as Chatur Ramalingam, known as
‘Silencer.’ The character represented rote learning a...
