Aamir Khan Sets the Record Straight: “3 Idiots” Not Inspired by Sonam Wangchuk

Actor Aamir Khan recently addressed the long-held belief that his character Phunsukh Wangdu from the iconic film “3 Idiots” was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakhi engineer and education reformer. During a question-and-answer session at the British Film Institute in London on July 16, Aamir clarified that this claim is incorrect. He emphasized that neither he nor the film’s writers were aware of Wangchuk during the film’s production.

Aamir Khan Sets the Record Straight

Aamir Khan firmly stated, “That is a misconception.” He elaborated on the matter, saying, “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), we didn’t know about Mr Sonam.” His comments aim to clarify any misunderstandings regarding the inspiration behind his beloved character.

Despite the misconception, Aamir acknowledged the significant work done by Sonam Wangchuk. He stated, “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.”

Concern for Sonam Wangchuk’s Health

During the session, Aamir was also asked about Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The actor expressed his concern for Wangchuk’s health, saying, “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.”

Wangchuk’s hunger strike has garnered significant attention as he seeks statehood for Ladakh and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule. Reports indicate that he has lost considerable weight during the protest, raising alarms among political leaders and the public alike.

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