Paathshaala is a 2010 Bollywood film that stars Ayesha Takia, Ali Haji and Nana Patekar and is directed by Milind Ukey. Shahid Kapoor makes an extended cameo. The story revolves around children on a school campus. It comments on the Indian education system and its shortcomings. Kapoor plays an English and music teacher. It is inspired by the Marathi film Shaala, also directed by Milind Ukey. Paathshaala opened on 16 April 2010 to mixed reviews. The story begins with a new English teacher Rahul Udyavar joining Saraswati Vidya Mandir school, in the Mirpurkhas suburbs. He strikes instant... rapport with students and teachers alike. When Rahul Udyavar unifies the teachers against the atrocities of the school's management. Principal Aditya Sahay defends the management decision. This comes as a shocker to the teachers as Sahay is known for his dedication as an educator for the last 32 years who has built the school's high reputation. The situation becomes graver as school management becomes overambitious with its growth and involves media planners in the extracurricular activities.
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| Release date: | 2009 |
| Directed by: | Milind Ukey |
| Runtime: | 117 Minutes |