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When Sonam Wangchuk said, 'I'm not Phunsukh Wangdu from Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots'

Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike seeking a minister's resignation. He denies being the inspiration for the character Phunsukh Wangdu in the film. Wangchuk claims filmmakers secretly shot at his school without permission. He met Aamir Khan and pitched a different film idea previously. Wangchuk feels celebrity culture overshadows real-life achievements.

15 Jul 2026 8:22 pm