On National Doctors’ Day, let’s celebrate our healers through the lens of cinema

Come July 1, India takes a collective pause to thank the doctors who keep the country going — not just with stethoscopes and prescriptions, but with resilience, empathy and that quiet courage we often take for granted. National Doctors’ Day isn’t just about honouring a profession; it’s about acknowledging people who, day after day, walk a tightrope between science and soul.