Ranbir Kapoor remembers his teachers
The actor, along with Mahira Khan, brought a dose of glamour at the Global Teacher Prize ceremony in Dubai
As a Canadian teacher took home the $1 million (Dh3.67 million) Global Teacher Prize at a glitzy ceremony in Dubai on Sunday, stars including Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan remembered their teachers who shaped their lives.
“My favourite was my Hindi teacher. I loved his patience and encouragement. He made me a confident person and I will always be grateful for it all my life,” said Kapoor.
But it’s not his high school degree that made him ecstatic that night.
The sight of his fans calling out his name and seeking his autograph was his biggest validation.
“Meeting my fans always feels amazing. When they scream my name, it’s like getting a report card for all your efforts,” said Kapoor, who added that several people including director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had shaped him as an individual.
“You can never disregard the contribution of teachers in a society... Some of the teachers don’t even have blackboards or a classroom to teach, but they still persevere,” he added.
The actor is eagerly waiting for the release of his much-delayed film Jagga
Jasoos in May with his former girlfriend Katrina Kaif.
Khan, who made her Bollywood debut last year in Shah Rukh Khan-led Raees, also gave a big shout to all the teachers who are motivated to bring greater good.
Khan, who did not promote her Bollywood debut in India due to the cultural boycott of actors from Pakistan in India due to rising tensions and political rivalry, also expressed her hope that the situation would return to normal. “[Ranbir’s] a fantastic actor. I hope we can work together when the situation is better and such borders are nullified,” said Khan in Hindi.