Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' Not Based on Sonam Wangchuk
Khan said the 3 Idiots character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk and urged the activist to end his hunger strike, citing concern over his health.
- On Thursday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan denied that his iconic 2009 film 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was based on Ladakhi engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, calling the belief a "misconception" at the London Indian Film Festival.
- Khan's remarks followed a social media video from 3 Idiots co-star Omi Vaidya, who claimed Wangchuk inspired the character and urged public attention to the activist's deteriorating health during his hunger strike.
- Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28, with CJP Spokesperson Vijay Dahiya reporting the activist has lost more than nine kg, citing muscle mass loss and dizzy spells.
- Khan expressed deep concern for the activist's well-being, stating, "All of us are very concerned for his health and his life," while urging Wangchuk to end his fast.
- Demanding examination reforms, the Cockroach Janta Party scheduled a peaceful "Chalo Sansad" march to Parliament for Monday, July 20, while continuing to call for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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