Omi Vaidya urges public attention to Sonam Wangchuk's health as the climate activist continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Omi Vaidya's video message for Sonam Wangchuk
Jul 14, 2026
11:15 am
What's the storyActor Omi Vaidya, who famously played Chatur Ramalingam in 3 Idiots, has issued a heartfelt appeal for the health of educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
The real-life inspiration behind Aamir Khan's character in the superhit film is currently on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
'Don't let Phunsukh Wangdu die': 3 Idiots’ Omi Vaidya issues plea as Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens amid hunger strike
‘Don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die’: 3 Idiots’ ‘Silencer’ speaks up for Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike enters day 17
'I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': Omi Vaidya aka Chatur from '3 Idiots' urges people to support Sonam Wangchuk amid his hunger strike
'Real-life Funsukh Wangdu needs our support’: 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya extends support to Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike
Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk
Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, expresses concern over his health: ‘Hope he ends his fast’
Soni Razdan joins growing voices urging Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike: ‘Please do not leave us’
Shreya Dhanwanthary makes emotional appeal to Sonam Wangchuk to end indefinite hunger strike as health worsens
‘We need you’: Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah urge Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike as his health worsens
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: 'Ab dekha nahi ja raha...', says Sonakshi Sinha, asks 'Why is nobody listening?' as hunger strike enters Day 19
Omi Vaidya has now joined actor Prakash Raj in backing Sonam Wangchuk and raising concerns about his health amid Cockroach Janta…
Omi Vaidya made an emotional appeal, saying, "I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die," referring to the beloved character from 3…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Omi Vaidya (@omivaidya_official)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Omi Vaidya (@omivaidya_official)
Aamir Khan stated his "3 Idiots" character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk. He called the connection a misconception and expressed…
Aamir Khan clarified that his 3 Idiots character, Rancho, wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk and expressed concern over the…
