Aamir Khan Reveals 3 Idiots Wasn’t Inspired By Sonam Wangchuk; Expresses Concern Over Health Amid Hunger Strike- Watch

Aamir Khan has finally addressed educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike. The actor clarified that his character Rancho in 3 Idiots was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. However, Aamir expressed his concern for Sonam’s health and hopes he will call off his fast soon. Scroll down to read the full story.

Aamir Khan Reveals 3 Idiots Wasn’t Inspired By Sonam Wangchuk

On Thursday, Aamir concluded the London Indian Film Festival with a special appearance for the screening of Lagaan. The film was the festival’s closing highlight, and Aamir participated in a post-screening discussion reflecting on its legacy after 25 years, answering audience questions along the way.

During the conversation, Aamir was asked about Sonam Wangchuk, whose life is widely believed to have inspired his character, Rancho, in 3 Idiots. The discussion included Sonam’s ongoing hunger strike, prompting questions about his views on the matter.

Aamir clarified, “No, that is not true actually. That is a misconception. I didn’t know about Mr Sonam at that time when we were doing the film, 3 Idiots. I saw a video of Chatur just recently, and he said that. But he is wrong. Maybe that is what Chatur was thinking, but I want to tell you that neither Raju nor Abhijat (Rajkumar Hirani or Abhijat Joshi), who are the two writers, we didn’t know about Mr Sonam. However, what Mr Sonam is doing is good work in any case. He doesn’t have to be based on a character of 3 Idiots for us to respect him and the work that he does. I wanted to share this from a factual point of view.”

Aamir Expressed Concern Over Sonam’s Health Amid Hunger Strike

Aamir was then asked about concerns over Sonam Wangchuk’s health amid his hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. “All of us are very concerned for his health and his life. We hope it ends well. All of us are hoping that he ends his fast,” he said.

About Sonam Wangchuk & Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, based in Ladakh, has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar since June 28. He joined the protest initiated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), founded by Abhijeet Dipke, which started over an alleged NEET-UG paper leak but has since expanded into a larger movement demanding accountability and reforms in India’s examination system.

The movement has garnered support from Abhay Deol, Swara Bhasker, Anurag Kashyap, Sonakshi Sinha, Atul Kulkarni, Sayaji Shinde, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Prakash Raj.

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