Chalk n Duster - 2016, A salute to teachers

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Do you miss your school days and the teachers who taught you with so much passion that even when you have grown up and even attended university, you still have a soft corner for your teachers who taught you the alphabet?

Then, this movie is for you.

Chalk n Duster is a movie I came across only recently when life came to a standstill during the lockdown. It is one that kept me watching without a break and by the time it was over, I was feeling very emotional remembering my school teachers who were very good not only in teaching but also helped us become better individuals.

The plot

It is ethics versus greed story where the teachers of a reputed school function very well under a kind principal but she is removed and a rude lady takes her place and makes drastic changes with no mercy whatsoever for teachers who are not given any consideration. The harsh rules and the burden of work affects a senior teacher who suffers a heart attack. Another teacher, who is very close to her (they are nicknamed Chalk n Duster by the others) objects to all of this but both are terminated by the principal. The alumni along with other students and some of the teachers publicize the situation and public support is sought after which the teachers are challenged to a quiz which if they win will get a huge amount of money. The teachers do win the quiz and decide to give the amount to the former principal to start a school where teachers and children would be more comfortable.

Tax free

This movie is in the inspirational category and was released as a tax-free movie in several states.

All the actors have done a wonderful job and dedicated themselves which you can understand when you watch the movie.

Divya Dutta who is a very endearing person plays the role of the rude principal which was surprising to me because she could pull it off. It is very hard to do both comedy and villain roles in my opinion.

The movie is in the Hindi language but you can get a copy with subtitles.

It is a must-watch if you like your school days especially.

Written for #cinetv and dedicated to all teachers on Hive.

The movie did well in the box office and amassed a collection of 1.66 crore rupees.