Hey kids, check out Physics Wallah, Super 30, and Hichki on OTT. These are shows and movies based on real-life teachers.

Many movies and television series based on actual teachers can be found on OTT platforms. Hello Bachhon is a new series that Netflix has launched in partnership with TVF. Alakh Pandey, the founder and instructor of Physics Wallah, is the subject of this biographical drama.

On March 6, 2026, the series will debut on Netflix. Let's look at some other movies and TV shows that were influenced by actual educators as the show gets ready to premiere.

TV series and movies based on actual educators

1. Hi, Bachhon

Abhishek Yadav's creation The journey of educator Alakh Pandey serves as inspiration for Hello Bachhon. In addition to Vineet Kumar Singh, important roles are played by Vikram Kochhar, Girija Oak Godbole, Avtar Vaishnani, Sonu Kumar Yadav, Satendra Soni, Divesh, Anshul Dogra, Samta Sudiksha, and Varun Buddhadev.

2. Hichki

Based on the autobiography of American motivational speaker and teacher Brad Cohen, who suffers from severe Tourette syndrome, Rani Mukerji's Hindi drama film Hichki is a well-known biographical drama. The movie tells the tale of Rani Mukerji's character Naina, who is tasked with helping a group of rebellious students reach their greatest potential. You can watch Hichki on Netflix.

3. The Super 30

Anand Kumar, a mathematician from Patna, is the subject of Vikas Bahl's 2019 film Super 30. For those who don't know, Anand Kumar developed a unique program called "Super 30" to assist thirty deserving but disadvantaged Patna students in getting ready for the IIT-JEE entrance exam. Additionally, he offers free coaching, food, and lodging to the chosen students.

Bollywood star Anand Kumar portrayed a teacher in this movie. You can watch it on the JioHotstar platform.

4. Wallah Physics

Another show that is based on the life of Alakh Pandey, the founder of Physics Wallah, is the biographical series Physics Wallah, which was created by Abhishek Dhandharia. Shreedhar Dubey played the role of Alakh Pandey in the show. Anjuman Saxena and Radha Bhatt play important parts in it as well. The show is available for viewers to stream on Prime Video.