Aamir Khan clarified that his 3 Idiots character, Rancho, wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk and expressed concern over the activist's health amid his ongoing hunger strike.
Aamir Khan spoke about Sonam Wangchuk
Jul 17, 2026
10:24 am
What's the storyBollywood actor Aamir Khan has clarified that his character in the film 3 Idiots, Rancho aka Phunsukh Wangdu, was not based on educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk.
The actor expressed concern over Wangchuk's health as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
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