For some, cinema is an art form while for others, it's mainly about the entertainment. In either case, there's always scope for some lessons to be learnt. And in this aspect, Bollywood movies have maintained their role as a silent teacher to society. Over time, different films have adopted different approaches towards a particular issue and left the audience with some pearls of wisdom to deal with life. On the occasion of Teachers' Day, hitlist points out a few such movies from the recent and the not-so-recent past...

'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' (1958)

Director: V. Shantaram
Lesson learnt: There are many wonderful pointers to be taken from this classic. To begin with, it says that even the most hardened of criminals can change, provided there is someone to guide them through. It also conveys the message that human beings are inherently good, but situations compel them to compromise on morality.