Paathshaala (transl. School) is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Milind Ukey starring Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shraddha Arya, Ali Haji, Sushant Singh and Nana Patekar. The story revolving around children on a school campus is a commentary 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 was released on 16 April 2010.

Plot

The story begins with a young man, Rahul Prakash Udyavar, who is hired as an English teacher at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, a reputed school in Mumbai. On his first day, Rahul attends a staff meeting headed by the principal, Aditya Sahay, who announces that he will soon send an email containing new policies for the school's further development. In the next few days, Rahul strikes instant rapport with the students and teachers alike.