Celebrating Sir Azizullah Khan
A brilliant Math and Science mentor whose humor, diligence, and 45 years of service at B.V.S. shaped generations of Virbaijeeites.
Information gathered from this archived BVS tribute .
Work hard, with sincerity and honesty. Work hard, work hard, work hard. Hard work always lives after you.
Sir Azizullah Khan
B.V.S. Parsi High School (1954 – 1999)
Sir Azizullah Khan was renowned for his talent, humor, and brilliance in Math and Science. He joined B.V.S. on 24 June 1954 and retired on 31 August 1999, serving the school for 45 dedicated years. His students cherished his jokes, his compassionate teaching style, and the way he made complex ideas feel simple. Many credit their strength in Mathematics to his patient, joyful approach.
Beyond the classroom, he was an expert hockey player and an avid lifelong learner, studying Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, English, and more. He believed in meeting students with empathy and availability—“They were free to see me anytime, anywhere. I was always happy to solve their problems.”
His guiding principle was hard work paired with sincerity and honesty. Even after retirement, he spent his time in prayer, reflection, and remembering students and colleagues, often dreaming of visiting classrooms once more. His dedication continues to live within every student who sat in his class.
Highlights from a 2004 Interview
Family roots: Narbada Valley; family served in police and education.
Academic drive: Studied multiple languages; Diploma in Technical & Physical Education (Nagpur University).
Why teaching? Loved working, playing, and laughing with children; joined education to inspire.
B.V.S. calling: Joined in 1954 after demonstrating strength in Math and Geography.
Subjects taught: English, Hindi, Math, Geography, History, Civics, Ethics.
Student rapport: Sympathetic, friendly, always accessible.
Advice to teachers: Be role models—physically, mentally, morally. Build confidence and demand hard work.
Advice to students: Respect and obey teachers. Live for others. Act as if God is watching.
His Enduring Message
Respect and obey your teachers and elders. Live not only for yourselves, but also for others. Always behave as if God is watching you.