On Teachers Day, Remembering India's Most Famous Teachers

Bangalore: Knowledge is a crucial part in every stage of an individual's growth. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a life time,” which is exactly what a teacher has done in the lives of many.

A teacher moulds the character of students, helping them to become successful individuals.  Teachers Day is celebrated as a memorial to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and his notable achievements. On this day, the country as a whole acknowledges the teachers who are working relentlessly to guide the children of India. It is a way of expressing love and respect to the unnoticed, hard working souls who are called as Guruji, Master, Sir and Maam’s .

On this Teacher’s Day, we bring you the best and the most popular teachers and trainer's India has ever produced, from a compilation by rediff.