Aamir Khan clarifies 3 Idiots wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk: “That is a misconception”
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Calling it a misconception, Aamir shared the team behind 3 Idiots had no knowledge of Wangchuk at the time.
Adding to this, Responding to the claim, Aamir shared: "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 movie, 3 Idiots . I saw a video of Chatur just of late, and he shared 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."
Meanwhile, Today at @BFI I asked Mr Amir Khan about @Wangchuk66 and his fast. Here is his response: @abhijeet_dipke @CJP_2029 @Cockroachisback @SauravDassss pic.twitter.com/jkeKFssrDX
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As per the latest buzz, The star, however, was quick to acknowledge Wangchuk's work and shared it deserved appreciation regardless of any perceived connection with the movie: "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."
In further updates, During the interaction, Aamir was also asked about Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
On top of that, Expressing concern for the activist's well-being, the star shared: "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."
Aamir's comments come at a time when Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike, seeking statehood for Ladakh and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule. Reports indicate that the activist has lost significant weight during the protest, drawing attention from political leaders and members of the public.
Source: Bollywood Hungama