Paathshaala (Hindi: पाठशाला; School) is a 2010 Bollywood film that stars Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shraddha Arya, Ali Haji and Nana Patekar and is directed by Milind Ukey. The story revolves around children on a school campus. It comments 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 opened on 16 April 2010 to mixed reviews.