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South Indian celebrities shared emotional Teachers Day messages across social media. Khushbu Sundar thanked everyone from her mother to political mentor M Karunanidhi for their guidance. Music director Thaman expressed deep gratitude to filmmaker Trivikram for simplifying his craft. Meanwhile, Manchu Manoj honored his actor father Mohan Babu as his primary life teacher.

Key Points: Khushbu Manoj Thaman Thank Teachers Day Mentors

  • Khushbu credits mother for instilling values of love and compassion
  • Thanks director P Vasu for tolerating her early career tantrums
  • Thaman calls Trivikram his guru who made music understandable
  • Manoj honors father Mohan Babu as his lifelong guiding teacher
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Khushbu, Manchu Manoj, Thaman express gratitude to teachers on Teachers' Day

Actors Khushbu Sundar, Manchu Manoj and music director Thaman share heartfelt Teachers Day tributes to parents, directors, and political mentors who shaped their careers.

"Today, I stand tall with strength and purpose, all thanks to the incredible teachers who’ve laid my foundation - Khushbu Sundar"

Chennai, Sep 5

Actors Khushbu Sundar and Manchu Manoj and music director Thaman were among those who expressed gratitude to their teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day on Friday.

Tamil actress, producer and politician Khushbu Sundar took to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post to thank all her teachers, who she said laid her foundation.

She wrote, "Today, I stand tall with strength and purpose, all thanks to the incredible teachers who’ve laid my foundation. To my mom, who instilled in me the values of love, compassion, family, and unity. Ammi, your lessons are my guiding light. You are my universe."

The actress then thanked her school teachers saying they opened her eyes to the world and taught her about sharing, friendship, and equality. "My special thanks to my principal Smt. Vijayalakshmi Nair. Thank you for your wisdom Ma'am," she wrote.

Khushbu then thanked her teachers in cinema. She wrote, "To my mentors in cinema, who honed my skills and inspired me to never take my work for granted, your influence is profound. Special thanks to Director P. Vasu Sir for tolerating my tantrums."

Next, she thanked friends, who she said showed her the true meaning of unconditional love. "I’m blessed to have you all in my life," she said and moved on to pay tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

"And a special tribute to Dr. Kalaignar, my political guru, who taught me the essence of respect and true public service. My heartfelt gratitude to each of you who have enriched my life at every turn. Thank you for being my pillars. #teachers #teachersday #gratitude," she wrote.

One of Telugu and Tamil film industry's top music directors Thaman, for his part, thanked director Trivikram, who he called his guru.

Taking to his X timeline, the music director wrote, "My Teacher Who made Me What I am today. Made Most of the things Easy and made it understandable. The Simplest Way . My Man for Everything. What is with me today. The Genius #Trivikram Sir. #HappyTeachersDay."

Telugu actor Manchu Manoj thanked his dad Mohan Babu, who he said, was his teacher. He took to his X timeline to pen a post of gratitude. He wrote, "To the best teacher who has guided me at every step, Happy Teachers’ Day @themohanbabu nanna garu. And to all the wonderful teachers who continue to shape our lives, my heartfelt wishes on this special day. #HappyTeachersDay"

- IANS

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Rohit P
Thaman calling Trivikram his guru shows how mentorship works in the film industry. These relationships go beyond just professional guidance - they shape artists into who they become. Respect! 🙏
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Arjun K
While it's nice to see these posts, I hope they also remember to support actual teachers who are struggling with low salaries and poor working conditions. Celebrity endorsements are good but action speaks louder.
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Sarah B
Manchu Manoj thanking his father is so heartwarming! In Indian families, parents are often our first and most important teachers. This cultural value of respecting elders is something we should preserve.
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Vikram M
Khushbu mentioning her school principal by name shows she genuinely remembers her teachers. Not just a generic post - she actually took time to acknowledge specific people. That's class! 👏
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Kavya N
On Teachers' Day, let's not forget the unsung heroes - the teachers in government schools and rural areas who work with limited resources but shape so many futures. They deserve our gratitude too!

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