<p>Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day of his hunger strike, and actor Aamir Khan has finally reacted to it. He also addressed the years-long belief that 3 Idiots was based on Wangchuk, and this was the claim that the actor Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur in the movie, also said as he voiced support for the environmentalist. &nbsp;But now Khan has finally broken his silence as he ended the years-long belief that the superhit 2009 movie was based on &nbsp;Wangchuk.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan played Phunsukh Wangdu AKA Rancho, a character that is said to be inspired by Ladakh engineer and activist Wangchuk&nbsp;</p><h3>That is a misconception: Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, Chatur is wrong</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan is currently in London for the Indian Film Festival, where he made a special appearance for the screening of Lagaan as it completed 25 years. On Thursday, he closed the London Indian Film Festival with that appearance. During a press interaction, he was asked about the scientist who is on a hunger strike.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/don-t-want-phunsukh-wangdu-to-die-3-idiots-actor-omi-vaidya-s-emotional-appeal-for-sonam-wangchuk-1784033577741"> 'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For over a decade, it has been believed that Khan’s character, Rancho, in the movie was based on Wangchuk. But that’s not the case. When asked about the hunger strike, the actor responded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Clearing the air on the decades-long perception, ‘’No, that is not true actually.'' Even, he claimed how he &nbsp;didn't event know about the scientist at the time of the Rajkumar Hirani or Abhijat Joshi were also not aware.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today at <a href="https://x.com/BFI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BFI</a> I asked Mr Amir Khan about <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wangchuk66</a> and his fast. Here is his response: <a href="https://x.com/abhijeet_dipke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abhijeet_dipke</a> <a href="https://x.com/CJP_2029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJP_2029</a> <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cockroachisback</a> <a href="https://x.com/SauravDassss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SauravDassss</a> <a href="https://t.co/jkeKFssrDX">pic.twitter.com/jkeKFssrDX</a></p>&mdash; nabanita sircar (@sircarnabanita) <a href="https://x.com/sircarnabanita/status/2077840644039451117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Further, he went on to mention Vaidya's recent video, where he has claimed that Khan's character was based on Wangchuk. Talking about the same, he said, ‘’That is a misconception. I didn’t know about Mr Sonam at that time when we were doing the film, 3 Idiots. I saw a video of Chatur just recently, and he said that. But he is wrong. Maybe that is what Chatur was thinking, but I want to tell you that neither Rajkumar Hirani or Abhijat Joshi, who are the two writers, we didn’t know about Mr Sonam.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/false-alarm-viral-screenshot-claims-deepika-padukone-posted-and-deleted-support-for-sonam-wangchuk-1784188690736"><strong>Fact check: Did Deepika Padukone post (and delete) IG story for Sonam Wangchuk?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’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,” the actor added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wangchuk's health is also deteriorating, and concerns have been raised across the country. Speaking on this, the actor said,“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.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Wangchuk was already a prominent figure in Ladakh, he received nationwide attention following the success of Aamir Khan’s character, Rancho. Speculation grew that the character was inspired by Wangchuk and his innovations. This perception was backed by the fact that key scenes, including the climactic reunion, were shot in Ladakh.</p><h3><strong>What Sonam Wangchuk has said about </strong><i><strong>3 Idiots</strong></i></h3><p>Wangchuk has watched 3 Idiots and loved it. But he didn't feel attached to the character. &nbsp;In an interview with The Lallantop, Wangchuk said, “Main toh kya kisi aur ne kaha ki aap ye boliye ki film mein jo kirdar dikha rahi hai mein unse bahut zyaada khoobsurat hu. Mein kaise inse jodo khud ko (What do I say but somebody else told me to say that I am a lot more beautiful than the character shown in the film. So how do I attach myself with that character?)”</p>

Aamir Khan is currently in London, where he closed the London Indian Film Festival with a special appearance for the screening of Lagaan.

Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day of his hunger strike, and actor Aamir Khan has finally reacted to it. He also addressed the years-long belief that 3 Idiots was based on Wangchuk, and this was the claim that the actor Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur in the movie, also said as he voiced support for the environmentalist. But now Khan has finally broken his silence as he ended the years-long belief that the superhit 2009 movie was based on Wangchuk. Khan played Phunsukh Wangdu AKA Rancho, a character that is said to be inspired by Ladakh engineer and activist Wangchuk That is a misconception: Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, Chatur is wrong Khan is currently in London for the Indian Film Festival, where he made a special appearance for the screening of Lagaan as it completed 25 years. On Thursday, he closed the London Indian Film Festival with that appearance. During a press interaction, he was asked about the scientist who is on a hunger strike. Also read: 'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk For over a decade, it has been believed that Khan’s character, Rancho, in the movie was based on Wangchuk. But that’s not the case. When asked about the hunger strike, the actor responded. Clearing the air on the decades-long perception, ‘’No, that is not true actually.'' Even, he claimed how he didn't event know about the scientist at the time of the Rajkumar Hirani or Abhijat Joshi were also not aware.

<p>3 Idiots is one of Aamir Khan's most successful films. The movie recently came back into discussion after environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike, and actor Omi Vaidya said that the film is based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, and educator.</p>

That is a misconception: Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, Chatur is wrong

<p>Reel has spilt out to real now. 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya has extended support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Vaidya invoked the film’s popular character Phunsuk Wangdu, loosely based on Wangchuk, and urged people to pay attention to his deteriorating health and the issues he is protesting over.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor's appeal came days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is leading the protest at Jantar Mantar, claimed that Wangchuk had lost nearly 9 kg since beginning his fast and that his health had worsened.</p><h2>Omi Vaidya speaks in support of Wangchuk</h2><p>On Tuesday, Vaidya took to social media to make an emotional appeal. He first introduced himself and said, “I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Hello idiots, pehchana? This is Omi Vaidya, Chatur from 3 Idiots and Sadiq from The Office, and I have an important message for you. I don't really do this very often, so please listen up," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaidya reminded viewers that Aamir Khan's character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. "Did you know that Phunsukh Wangdu from 3 Idiots is actually based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, educator and reformer named Sonam Wangchuk? I've met this guy. He's a pretty interesting character," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaidya called Wangchuk “humble and a pretty impressive person” and added that the activist had achieved “some incredible stuff” in life. Urging everyone to learn more about Wangchuk’s work, Vaidya said, "Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-work-in-progress-sonam-wangchuk-on-article-371-talks-for-ladakh-backs-cockroach-janta-party-1779601570570">Sonam Wangchuk says talks on Article 371 for Ladakh in 'progress', backs CJP</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Explaining the protest, Vaidya said Wangchuk was raising concerns over education, Ladakh's autonomy and environmental issues. "Whether you agree with him or not, I don't really want this guy to die," he said, urging people to take a moment from their daily lives to understand the issues at hand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan also backed Vaidya's appeal by resharing the actor's video on X. In his post, Bhushan wrote, “At least 1 character from Aamir Khan's film 3 Idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan. Waiting to see what Aamir Khan does (sic)?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At least 1 character from Aamir Khan’s film 3 idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan.<br>Waiting to see what Amir Khan does?…</p>&mdash; Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) <a href="https://x.com/pbhushan1/status/2076880549411746165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajkumar-hirani-shares-update-on-3-idiots-sequel-rancho-farhan-and-raju-to-face-mid-life-crisis-1781836318331&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiH0r-An9KVAxWrZWwGHecWGZkQFnoECAoQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3N0kjLduYjM4pvsd2Zg6iJ&amp;fexp=121806064,121806065,121575042,121695405,121575040"><strong>Rajkumar Hirani shares update on 3 Idiots sequel&nbsp;</strong></a></p><h2>Zeenat Aman supports Sonam Wangchuk</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not just Omi Vaidya but veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman too made an emotional appeal in favour of Wangchuk.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aman posted a picture of Sonam on her Instagram and penned a note in his support. “My thoughts today are in the country’s capital city where @wangchuksworld world is entering the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike,” she wrote, adding, “I read in a news article that Mr. Wangchuk “…has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain.” And that, when asked to end his fast, he replied “Don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won’t even have a dialogue.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also wrote about Sonam’s accomplishments. "Mr. Wangchuk is the founder of SECMOL, the inventor of the ice stupa, a harbinger of educational reform in Ladakh, a dedicated environmental and community activist, and the inspiration of that much-loved Bollywood character “Phunsuk Wangdu” played so compellingly by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots. By all accounts Mr. Wangdu is a brilliant and conscientious man, one that has been recognised globally for his social impact with umpteen prestigious awards.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“With respect to Mr. Wangchuk’s wishes, I implore the Indian government to open dialogue on this matter that concerns the future of all India,” further wrote Zeenat, appealing to the Indian government, adding, “We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed. India has a long history of peaceful protest; those who wield power are obliged to meet such protest with peaceful dialogue. My respect and best wishes to all.”</p>

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<h2><br>More about Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike</h2><p>On Tuesday, Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 16th day. According to the CJP, his health has continued to decline, with the group claiming he has lost nearly 9 kg since the fast began.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CJP's protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination entered Day 24 on Monday. The group has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the leak of the exam papers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The protest began on June 20, while Wangchuk joined it on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The organisation has also announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session.</p>

Omi Vaidya, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal in favour of Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has entered its 16th day. Not just Vaidya but Zeenat Aman too has appealed to government to look into the matter.

Reel has spilt out to real now. 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya has extended support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Vaidya invoked the film’s popular character Phunsuk Wangdu, loosely based on Wangchuk, and urged people to pay attention to his deteriorating health and the issues he is protesting over. The actor's appeal came days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is leading the protest at Jantar Mantar, claimed that Wangchuk had lost nearly 9 kg since beginning his fast and that his health had worsened. Omi Vaidya speaks in support of Wangchuk On Tuesday, Vaidya took to social media to make an emotional appeal. He first introduced himself and said, “I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Hello idiots, pehchana? This is Omi Vaidya, Chatur from 3 Idiots and Sadiq from The Office, and I have an important message for you. I don't really do this very often, so please listen up," he said. Vaidya reminded viewers that Aamir Khan's character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. "Did you know that Phunsukh Wangdu from 3 Idiots is actually based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, educator and reformer named Sonam Wangchuk? I've met this guy. He's a pretty interesting character," he said. Vaidya called Wangchuk “humble and a pretty impressive person” and added that the activist had achieved “some incredible stuff” in life. Urging everyone to learn more about Wangchuk’s work, Vaidya said, "Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing," he added. Also read: Sonam Wangchuk says talks on Article 371 for Ladakh in 'progress', backs CJP Explaining the protest, Vaidya said Wangchuk was raising concerns over education, Ladakh's autonomy and environmental issues. "Whether you agree with him or not, I don't really want this guy to die," he said, urging people to take a moment from their daily lives to understand the issues at hand. Activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan also backed Vaidya's appeal by resharing the actor's video on X. In his post, Bhushan wrote, “At least 1 character from Aamir Khan's film 3 Idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan. Waiting to see what Aamir Khan does (sic)?”

<p>Omi Vaidya, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal in favour of Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has entered its 16th day. Not just Vaidya but Zeenat Aman too has appealed to government to look into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk

<p>Rancho from <em>3 Idiots </em>is probably one of the most-loved characters of Aamir Khan's career. However, did you know that Khan was a little sceptical&nbsp;before he said yes to playing the role of an engineering student?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan, known as Mr Perfectionist, recently appeared on the recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he shared a lot about his professional life, the projects that he has been part of, his personal life, kids and a lot more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his conversation with comedian Kapil Sharma, Aamir recalled how he was not interested in playing the 18-year-old boy Ranchhoddas Shamaldas Chanchad aka Rancho in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots.</p>

<p>“I wasn’t even doing 3 Idiots because I thought the public would laugh at me as I was turning 44 and I am playing the role of an 18-year-old boy. It would be weird,'' he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it was director Rajkumar Hirani who made Aamir say yes to the role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I told Raju to take three youngsters but he was after me. I hadn’t worked with Raju till then. I was a big fan but the story he brought me, I was like how will I play this young character,” Khan added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajkumar Hirani's 2009 coming-of-age drama is one of Aamir's biggest hits of his career. The movie made around Rs 400 crore&nbsp;(Rs 4 billion) at the worldwide box office.</p>

<p><strong>Why Aamir Khan Said No To Bhagat Singh</strong></p>

<p>During his conversation, Aamir also went on to answer why he refused to play the role of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing his views, Aamir said, “Bhagat Singh ji is a very important historical figure. He was a unique human being. What he did at the age of 22-23, we can’t even think about it. His courage. He was fearless. That’s a very rare quality. Its beauty was that you see a young 23-year-old on the witness stand, whose mustache has not sprouted, making such big statements. If I stood there, I was already turning 40 at the time, it wouldn’t have looked good. That quality of a young guy saying such things won’t come to me. That’s why I didn’t do it.”</p>


Rancho from 3 Idiots is probably one of the most-loved characters of Aamir Khan's career. However, did you know that Khan was a little sceptical before he said yes to playing the role of an engineering student?

Rancho from 3 Idiots is probably one of the most-loved characters of Aamir Khan's career. However, did you know that Khan was a little sceptical before he said yes to playing the role of an engineering student? Khan, known as Mr Perfectionist, recently appeared on the recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he shared a lot about his professional life, the projects that he has been part of, his personal life, kids and a lot more. During his conversation with comedian Kapil Sharma, Aamir recalled how he was not interested in playing the 18-year-old boy Ranchhoddas Shamaldas Chanchad aka Rancho in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots. “I wasn’t even doing 3 Idiots because I thought the public would laugh at me as I was turning 44 and I am playing the role of an 18-year-old boy. It would be weird,'' he said. However, it was director Rajkumar Hirani who made Aamir say yes to the role. ''I told Raju to take three youngsters but he was after me. I hadn’t worked with Raju till then. I was a big fan but the story he brought me, I was like how will I play this young character,” Khan added. Rajkumar Hirani's 2009 coming-of-age drama is one of Aamir's biggest hits of his career. The movie made around Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) at the worldwide box office. Why Aamir Khan Said No To Bhagat Singh During his conversation, Aamir also went on to answer why he refused to play the role of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Sharing his views, Aamir said, “Bhagat Singh ji is a very important historical figure. He was a unique human being. What he did at the age of 22-23, we can’t even think about it. His courage. He was fearless. That’s a very rare quality. Its beauty was that you see a young 23-year-old on the witness stand, whose mustache has not sprouted, making such big statements. If I stood there, I was already turning 40 at the time, it wouldn’t have looked good. That quality of a young guy saying such things won’t come to me. That’s why I didn’t do it.”

Why Aamir Khan was sceptical before saying yes to Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots?

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<p>Ladakh, the cold desert of India, hidden in the lap of the Himalayas, has once again become a heated topic of discussion among environmentalists, climate enthusiasts and citizens after activist, innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk announced that he will be sitting on a five-day climate fast at the Khardung La Pass&nbsp;from January 26&nbsp;to appeal the government to provide safeguard to the eco-fragile region.</p>

<p>The scientist-activist who inspired the Bollywood movie 3 idiots' fictional character Phunsukh Wangdu narrated to the world the dire environmental concerns Ladakh is facing and called on the government to fulfil the&nbsp;promise of including the Union territory in the Constitution's Sixth Schedule.</p>

<p>The Sixth Schedule that falls under Article 244 gives the provision for the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), which enjoy some administrative, judicial and legislative autonomy in the state. Almost 30 members constitute these ADCs and serve a tenure of five years during which they are free to make rules, laws and regulations regarding agriculture, water, forest, health, sanitation, land, village councils, social customs, marriage and divorce, inheritance, town- and village-level policing, mining, etc.</p>

<p>Wangchuk shared a video, "All is not well in Ladakh. Ladakh ki mann ki baat," in which he said that he will camp at Khardung La Pass, which is 18,000 feet above sea level and where the temperature is&nbsp;minus 40°Celsius.</p>

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In my latest video I appeal to <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji to intervene &amp; give safeguards to eco-fragile Ladakh.<br />
To draw attention of Govt &amp; the world I plan to sit on a 5 day <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateFast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClimateFast</a> from 26 Jan at Khardungla pass at 18000ft -40 °C<a href="https://t.co/ECi3YlB9kU">https://t.co/ECi3YlB9kU</a></p>
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<p>Speaking to WION about the climate fast, Wangchuk said, "The first reason why I am sitting on the five-day climate fast is to appeal for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, and the second reason is that our glaciers and environment cannot be only protected by the government alone and so I appeal the people of India, and in fact the world, to join me and take the pledge to change their lifestyle because the emissions which we are causing is melting the Himalayan glaciers at a rapid speed and we face the fear of very little being left by the end of the century."</p>

<p>"I am appealing to the people of India, especially youth, to join me on January 26 in keeping one-day fast in solidarity with the Himalayas and the glaciers and I want one million people to pledge on that day to change their lifestyles while I sit for five days at 18,000 feet," he told WION, hoping to bring the world's attention to Ladakh and its fragile ecology.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/joshimath-sinking-why-is-this-uttarakhand-town-falling-apart-550043">Joshimath sinking: Why is this town in India's Uttarakhand falling apart?</a></p>

<p><strong>Ladakh and its need for inclusion in Constitution's Sixth Schedule&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In the 13-minute video shared by Wangchuk, the scientist had emphasised the need to save glaciers from industrial exploitation and in doing so, had reiterated the demands of locals living in Ladakh to include the Union territory in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to safeguard its ecosystem and environment and appealed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the issue.</p>

<p>He had underlined the fact that over 95 per cent of the population in Ladakh is tribal, which makes it eligible for inclusion in the sixth schedule. In the video, he states how the locals had presumed that Ladakh would be included in the Sixth Schedule after Article 370 was abrogated by the Indian government in 2019 and the government promised to ensure that the demand for the Sixth Schedule will be fulfilled.</p>

<p>"I am only appealing to the government to keep their promise. They must have seen all the hurdles when they announced that Ladakh will be considered under the Sixth Schedule. Law ministry, home ministry, and tribal ministry, all had proposed that Ladakh should get some similar safeguards, so I am sure they must have seen those. Ladakh becoming a Union territory is a recent development so I am sure as things change, amendments can be made and that's the beauty of democracy."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker: Avalanche warning across 12 districts of Jammu and Kashmir</strong></p>

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<p><strong>January 26 – climate fast or a celebration of the Constitution?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>When Wangchuk was quizzed about choosing January 26, when the country celebrates Republic Day, to start the climate fast, he said, "Choosing January 26 was a conscious decision. I find our Constitution very evolved and feel that it does not only tolerate diversity but it promotes and protects diversity. Since the Sixth Schedule is aimed at protecting that diversity, so, I thought of celebrating the Constitution by reminding the leadership and the people of the risk at which these fragile regions, their culture and people stand presently."</p>

<p><strong>Power of sun at minus 40° Celsius</strong></p>

<p>Wangchuk said that sitting at a climate fast in Khardungla pass at minus 40° Celsius may appear difficult, but there are mountaineers out in the world who have faced much worse conditions and sustained themselves.</p>

<p>He joked that he will be just sitting there a "little hungry" and added that he does not aim to present the climate fast as just an emphasis on the climatic crisis the world is facing but wishes to demonstrate to the world the solutions to live in sync with nature.</p>

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for my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateFast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClimateFast</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Khardungla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Khardungla</a> 18,000 ft minus 40 °C starting 26th January...<br />
But the test is on my rooftop at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HIAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HIAL</a> Phyang at 11,500 ft<br />
Will update about the -20 experience in the morning<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaveLadakh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaveLadakh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ClimateReality?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ClimateReality</a><a href="https://twitter.com/UNFCCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNFCCC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UNDP_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNDP_India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ilivesimply?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ilivesimply</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/VBIp7wRhoR">pic.twitter.com/VBIp7wRhoR</a></p>
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<p>"So, I will be showing how the sun can be a beautiful source of energy. All my boiled water will come from the solar water heater, my electricity will come from a high-altitude solar power unit and I am even making a solar bed which will absorb the sun during the day and give me some comfort at night. I will show that even at minus 40° Celsius and 18,000 feet you can survive using the power of the sun and people can of course do better at home and with good conditions in the city if I can do at minus 40° Celsius," Wangchuk said.</p>

<p><strong>'Need wisdom to foresee 50 years to save climate'</strong></p>

<p>The scientist explained that the vision to foresee the future in the next 50 years is what is needed to save the environment. He said that democracy teaches people to remain short-sighted and plan for the next five years.</p>

<p>"We do things that may benefit us in five years, without realising that it may become a reason for regret in 50 years. So, democracy teaches us to be clever but not wise. What you need is wisdom for decades rather than cleverness for five years and that's why I think people like me need to raise our voices to remind people and the governments that don't do just quick fixes in five years, think of five decades or more."</p>

<p>"We need wisdom more than cleverness," Wangchuk said as he prepared to give the world the message to save nature and biodiversity for a better and hopeful future for generations to come.<br />
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Ladakh, the cold desert of India, hidden in the lap of the Himalayas, has once again become a heated topic of discussion among environmentalists, climate enthusiasts and citizens after activist, innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk announced that he will be sitting on a five-day climate fast at the Khardung La Pass from January 26 to appeal the government to provide safeguard to the eco-fragile region.

Ladakh, the cold desert of India, hidden in the lap of the Himalayas, has once again become a heated topic of discussion among environmentalists, climate enthusiasts and citizens after activist, innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk announced that he will be sitting on a five-day climate fast at the Khardung La Pass from January 26 to appeal the government to provide safeguard to the eco-fragile region. The scientist-activist who inspired the Bollywood movie 3 idiots' fictional character Phunsukh Wangdu narrated to the world the dire environmental concerns Ladakh is facing and called on the government to fulfil the promise of including the Union territory in the Constitution's Sixth Schedule. The Sixth Schedule that falls under Article 244 gives the provision for the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), which enjoy some administrative, judicial and legislative autonomy in the state. Almost 30 members constitute these ADCs and serve a tenure of five years during which they are free to make rules, laws and regulations regarding agriculture, water, forest, health, sanitation, land, village councils, social customs, marriage and divorce, inheritance, town- and village-level policing, mining, etc. Wangchuk shared a video, "All is not well in Ladakh. Ladakh ki mann ki baat," in which he said that he will camp at Khardung La Pass, which is 18,000 feet above sea level and where the temperature is minus 40°Celsius. ALL IS NOT WELL in Ladakh! In my latest video I appeal to @narendramodi ji to intervene & give safeguards to eco-fragile Ladakh. To draw attention of Govt & the world I plan to sit on a 5 day #ClimateFast from 26 Jan at Khardungla pass at 18000ft -40 °Chttps://t.co/ECi3YlB9kU — Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) January 21, 2023 × Speaking to WION about the climate fast, Wangchuk said, "The first reason why I am sitting on the five-day climate fast is to appeal for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, and the second reason is that our glaciers and environment cannot be only protected by the government alone and so I appeal the people of India, and in fact the world, to join me and take the pledge to change their lifestyle because the emissions which we are causing is melting the Himalayan glaciers at a rapid speed and we face the fear of very little being left by the end of the century." "I am appealing to the people of India, especially youth, to join me on January 26 in keeping one-day fast in solidarity with the Himalayas and the glaciers and I want one million people to pledge on that day to change their lifestyles while I sit for five days at 18,000 feet," he told WION, hoping to bring the world's attention to Ladakh and its fragile ecology. ALSO READ | Joshimath sinking: Why is this town in India's Uttarakhand falling apart? Ladakh and its need for inclusion in Constitution's Sixth Schedule In the 13-minute video shared by Wangchuk, the scientist had emphasised the need to save glaciers from industrial exploitation and in doing so, had reiterated the demands of locals living in Ladakh to include the Union territory in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to safeguard its ecosystem and environment and appealed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the issue. He had underlined the fact that over 95 per cent of the population in Ladakh is tribal, which makes it eligible for inclusion in the sixth schedule. In the video, he states how the locals had presumed that Ladakh would be included in the Sixth Schedule after Article 370 was abrogated by the Indian government in 2019 and the government promised to ensure that the demand for the Sixth Schedule will be fulfilled. "I am only appealing to the government to keep their promise. They must have seen all the hurdles when they announced that Ladakh will be considered under the Sixth Schedule. Law ministry, home ministry, and tribal ministry, all had proposed that Ladakh should get some similar safeguards, so I am sure they must have seen those. Ladakh becoming a Union territory is a recent development so I am sure as things change, amendments can be made and that's the beauty of democracy." WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Avalanche warning across 12 districts of Jammu and Kashmir January 26 – climate fast or a celebration of the Constitution? When Wangchuk was quizzed about choosing January 26, when the country celebrates Republic Day, to start the climate fast, he said, "Choosing January 26 was a conscious decision. I find our Constitution very evolved and feel that it does not only tolerate diversity but it promotes and protects diversity. Since the Sixth Schedule is aimed at protecting that diversity, so, I thought of celebrating the Constitution by reminding the leadership and the people of the risk at which these fragile regions, their culture and people stand presently." Power of sun at minus 40° Celsius Wangchuk said that sitting at a climate fast in Khardungla pass at minus 40° Celsius may appear difficult, but there are mountaineers out in the world who have faced much worse conditions and sustained themselves. He joked that he will be just sitting there a "little hungry" and added that he does not aim to present the climate fast as just an emphasis on the climatic crisis the world is facing but wishes to demonstrate to the world the solutions to live in sync with nature. A TEST RUN for my #ClimateFast at #Khardungla 18,000 ft minus 40 °C starting 26th January... But the test is on my rooftop at #HIAL Phyang at 11,500 ft Will update about the -20 experience in the morning#SaveLadakh@ClimateReality@UNFCCC @UNDP_India #ilivesimply @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/VBIp7wRhoR — Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) January 22, 2023 × "So, I will be showing how the sun can be a beautiful source of energy. All my boiled water will come from the solar water heater, my electricity will come from a high-altitude solar power unit and I am even making a solar bed which will absorb the sun during the day and give me some comfort at night. I will show that even at minus 40° Celsius and 18,000 feet you can survive using the power of the sun and people can of course do better at home and with good conditions in the city if I can do at minus 40° Celsius," Wangchuk said. 'Need wisdom to foresee 50 years to save climate' The scientist explained that the vision to foresee the future in the next 50 years is what is needed to save the environment. He said that democracy teaches people to remain short-sighted and plan for the next five years. "We do things that may benefit us in five years, without realising that it may become a reason for regret in 50 years. So, democracy teaches us to be clever but not wise. What you need is wisdom for decades rather than cleverness for five years and that's why I think people like me need to raise our voices to remind people and the governments that don't do just quick fixes in five years, think of five decades or more." "We need wisdom more than cleverness," Wangchuk said as he prepared to give the world the message to save nature and biodiversity for a better and hopeful future for generations to come. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Actor R Madhavan is the latest celebrity to have tested positive for coronavirus. Madhavan gave a cheeky ‘3 Idiots’ reference as he revealed about this health on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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“Farhan HAS to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us BUT this time he bloody caught up. BUT-ALL IS WELL and the CovidMicrobe will be in the Well soon. Though this is one place we don’t want Raju in. Thank you for all the love I am recuperating well.” Maddy wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Farhan HAS to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us BUT this time he bloody caught up. 😡😡😄😄BUT-ALL IS WELL and the Covid🦠 will be in the Well soon. Though this is one place we don’t want Raju in😆😆. Thank you for all the love ❤️❤️I am recuperating well.🙏🙏🙏 <a href="https://t.co/xRWAeiPxP4">pic.twitter.com/xRWAeiPxP4</a></p>
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<p>Maddy was referring to his character and Aamir Khan’s character in ‘3 Idiots’ and hoped that the third ‘idiot’ Raju aka Sharman Joshi doesn’t follow them.&nbsp;<br />
The three actors played the lead in the iconic film which released in 2009.&nbsp;<br />
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A day earlier, Bollywood star Aamir Khan also revealed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khan-tests-positive-for-covid-19-quarantining-at-home-372736">he had tested positive for the virus. </a>The actor is reportedly quarantining at home.&nbsp;<br />
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Several Bollywood stars have been infected by the virus in the last few weeks as India is witnessing the second wave of coronavirus. Actors Kartik Aaryan, Rohit Saraf, Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee and fillmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali have tested positive in the recent weeks.&nbsp;</p>


Actor R Madhavan is the latest celebrity to have tested positive for coronavirus. Madhavan gave a cheeky ‘3 Idiots’ reference as he revealed about this health on social media.

Actor R Madhavan is the latest celebrity to have tested positive for coronavirus. Madhavan gave a cheeky ‘3 Idiots’ reference as he revealed about this health on social media. “Farhan HAS to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us BUT this time he bloody caught up. BUT-ALL IS WELL and the CovidMicrobe will be in the Well soon. Though this is one place we don’t want Raju in. Thank you for all the love I am recuperating well.” Maddy wrote on Twitter. Farhan HAS to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us BUT this time he bloody caught up. 😡😡😄😄BUT-ALL IS WELL and the Covid🦠 will be in the Well soon. Though this is one place we don’t want Raju in😆😆. Thank you for all the love ❤️❤️I am recuperating well.🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/xRWAeiPxP4 — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) March 25, 2021 × Maddy was referring to his character and Aamir Khan’s character in ‘3 Idiots’ and hoped that the third ‘idiot’ Raju aka Sharman Joshi doesn’t follow them. The three actors played the lead in the iconic film which released in 2009. A day earlier, Bollywood star Aamir Khan also revealed that he had tested positive for the virus. The actor is reportedly quarantining at home. Several Bollywood stars have been infected by the virus in the last few weeks as India is witnessing the second wave of coronavirus. Actors Kartik Aaryan, Rohit Saraf, Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee and fillmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali have tested positive in the recent weeks.

After Aamir Khan, now his '3 Idiots' co-star R Madhavan tests positive for Coronavirus

<p>Just yesterday, ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was called out in Bollywood’s own #MeToo as a woman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bollywood-director-rajkumar-hirani-accused-of-sexual-assault-filmmaker-denies-190031">accused him of sexual assault.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The director has denied all allegations subsequently. In a statement, he said,&nbsp;"I was completely shocked when these allegations were brought to my notice about two months back. I had suggested immediately that it is essential to take this matter to any committee or legal body. The complainant has chosen to go to the media instead. I want to very strongly state that this is a false malicious and mischievous story being spread with the sole intention of destroying my reputation."</p>

<p>As the news shocked the entire Bollywood fraternity, many actors who have worked in his films took to Twitter to share their concerns. While Dia Mirza who starred in his ‘Sanju’ called the news “deeply depressing”, ‘3 Idiots’ star Sharman Joshi started a campaign to defend him -- #IStandForRajuHirani</p>

<p>In a tweet, Sharman said that Raju Hirani is “a man of immense integrity, character and honour” and that he stands by him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read the full post here:</p>

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<p>According to a HuffPost India article on Sunday, a woman claimed that Hirani had sexually abused her on more than one occasion over a six-month period between March and September 2018.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajkumar-hirani-controversy-munna-bhai-3-put-on-hold-amid-sexual-assault-charges-190213">‘Munna Bhai 3’ will be put on hold</a> following the sexual assault allegations.&nbsp;</p>


Just yesterday, ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was called out in Bollywood’s own #MeToo as a woman accused him of sexual assault. The director has denied all allegations subsequently.

Just yesterday, ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was called out in Bollywood’s own #MeToo as a woman accused him of sexual assault. The director has denied all allegations subsequently. In a statement, he said, "I was completely shocked when these allegations were brought to my notice about two months back. I had suggested immediately that it is essential to take this matter to any committee or legal body. The complainant has chosen to go to the media instead. I want to very strongly state that this is a false malicious and mischievous story being spread with the sole intention of destroying my reputation." As the news shocked the entire Bollywood fraternity, many actors who have worked in his films took to Twitter to share their concerns. While Dia Mirza who starred in his ‘Sanju’ called the news “deeply depressing”, ‘3 Idiots’ star Sharman Joshi started a campaign to defend him -- #IStandForRajuHirani In a tweet, Sharman said that Raju Hirani is “a man of immense integrity, character and honour” and that he stands by him. Read the full post here: #IStandforRajuHirani pic.twitter.com/ZrM8T9xcpU — Sharman Joshi (@TheSharmanJoshi) January 14, 2019 × According to a HuffPost India article on Sunday, a woman claimed that Hirani had sexually abused her on more than one occasion over a six-month period between March and September 2018. Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting that ‘Munna Bhai 3’ will be put on hold following the sexual assault allegations.

Rajkumar Hirani controversy: Sharman Joshi launches #IStandForRajuHirani campaign in support

<p>Bollywood box office king Rajkumar Hirani believes a new golden age is dawning for the Indian movie industry as filmmakers look outside the box to tell more varied stories.</p>

<p>"Before there was a belief that you had to have songs," said Hirani, the man behind a string of Bollywood hits including the global sensation '3 Idiots'.</p>

<p>"Now people are completely experimenting with the subject matter," says Hirani.</p>

<p>Even those directors who continue to include songs are also exploring "much darker themes" -- and still enjoying massive box office success, he said.</p>

<p>A case in point is 55-year-old Hirani's latest offering, 'Sanju', which the director has brought to this year's 23rd Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, the largest of its kind in Asia.</p>

<p>'Sanju'&nbsp;is based on the real-life story of the rise and fall of Indian star Sanjay Dutt, who was born into Bollywood royalty but was jailed after being accused of involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks of 1993.</p>

<p>The director admits the project was a risk given the often grim nature of the story, which includes gritty scenes of drug taking and its lead character's descent into depression.</p>

<p>But the strong box office returns have convinced him that audiences want a wider range of options from Hindi language films.</p>

<p>'Sanju'&nbsp;has so far grossed $80 million, placing it third on Bollywood's all-time global earners' list, according to The Times of India newspaper.</p>

<p>"It's very much a human interest story about battling your demons," said Hirani. "It's a very different kind of film that I have done before.</p>

<p>"While I was making it everybody thought it was a mistake."</p>

<p>But Hirani said he was more confident the film might succeed after seeing the reaction of Dutt, who was released from jail in 2016, at a preview screening.</p>

<p>"He saw it three days before its release and I was watching him," said Hirani. "He was crying and after that, he sat at home and drank for three days, so I knew it had worked."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a director and producer Hirani has reaped box office gold with a diverse range of films, from comedies including '3 Idiots'&nbsp;(2009) and alien-on-earth hit 'PK'&nbsp;(2014), to the sports drama 'Final Round'&nbsp;(2016) and now on to 'Sanju'.</p>

<p>Experts say the Indian film industry is on track for record earnings in 2018, after surpassing last year's $2.1 billion marks by the end of the first quarter.</p>

<p>Across all languages, India now produces more than 1,000 movies a year –- several hundred more than coming out of Hollywood.</p>

<p>Increasingly these films are finding a global audience.</p>

<p>Hirani's '3 Idiots'&nbsp;–- the tale of three friends struggling with the pressures of getting an education -- was a ground-breaker in terms of international box office success, with around $30 million in international takings.</p>

<p>Hirani said Bollywood filmmakers are expanding their own horizons as their audience grows, both domestically and globally.</p>

<p>But the filmmaker stressed he had found no magic wand for making great cinema.</p>

<p>"I don't think there's ever a formula for success in film," said Hirani. "If there was, everyone would share it. I've been fortunate</p>

<p>"I guess one of the principles I work with is making the film for yourself not an audience. At least then one person will like it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You can't judge what the world will like," he added. "If you laugh at the jokes you are writing if you can cry at the emotional scenes, then hopefully the audience will too."</p>

<p>But for all the guidelines, Hirani says, early on it's hard to predict what the final product will look like.</p>

<p>"Every time you start a new film it's like digging a new well. You are not sure what you might find."</p>

<p>The Busan International Film Festival runs until Saturday.</p>


Bollywood box office king Rajkumar Hirani believes a new golden age is dawning for the Indian movie industry as filmmakers look outside the box to tell more varied stories.

Bollywood box office king Rajkumar Hirani believes a new golden age is dawning for the Indian movie industry as filmmakers look outside the box to tell more varied stories. "Before there was a belief that you had to have songs," said Hirani, the man behind a string of Bollywood hits including the global sensation '3 Idiots'. "Now people are completely experimenting with the subject matter," says Hirani. Even those directors who continue to include songs are also exploring "much darker themes" -- and still enjoying massive box office success, he said. A case in point is 55-year-old Hirani's latest offering, 'Sanju', which the director has brought to this year's 23rd Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, the largest of its kind in Asia. 'Sanju' is based on the real-life story of the rise and fall of Indian star Sanjay Dutt, who was born into Bollywood royalty but was jailed after being accused of involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks of 1993. The director admits the project was a risk given the often grim nature of the story, which includes gritty scenes of drug taking and its lead character's descent into depression. But the strong box office returns have convinced him that audiences want a wider range of options from Hindi language films. 'Sanju' has so far grossed $80 million, placing it third on Bollywood's all-time global earners' list, according to The Times of India newspaper. "It's very much a human interest story about battling your demons," said Hirani. "It's a very different kind of film that I have done before. "While I was making it everybody thought it was a mistake." But Hirani said he was more confident the film might succeed after seeing the reaction of Dutt, who was released from jail in 2016, at a preview screening. "He saw it three days before its release and I was watching him," said Hirani. "He was crying and after that, he sat at home and drank for three days, so I knew it had worked." As a director and producer Hirani has reaped box office gold with a diverse range of films, from comedies including '3 Idiots' (2009) and alien-on-earth hit 'PK' (2014), to the sports drama 'Final Round' (2016) and now on to 'Sanju'. Experts say the Indian film industry is on track for record earnings in 2018, after surpassing last year's $2.1 billion marks by the end of the first quarter. Across all languages, India now produces more than 1,000 movies a year –- several hundred more than coming out of Hollywood. Increasingly these films are finding a global audience. Hirani's '3 Idiots' –- the tale of three friends struggling with the pressures of getting an education -- was a ground-breaker in terms of international box office success, with around $30 million in international takings. Hirani said Bollywood filmmakers are expanding their own horizons as their audience grows, both domestically and globally. But the filmmaker stressed he had found no magic wand for making great cinema. "I don't think there's ever a formula for success in film," said Hirani. "If there was, everyone would share it. I've been fortunate "I guess one of the principles I work with is making the film for yourself not an audience. At least then one person will like it." "You can't judge what the world will like," he added. "If you laugh at the jokes you are writing if you can cry at the emotional scenes, then hopefully the audience will too." But for all the guidelines, Hirani says, early on it's hard to predict what the final product will look like. "Every time you start a new film it's like digging a new well. You are not sure what you might find." The Busan International Film Festival runs until Saturday.

Film director Rajkumar Hirani on Bollywood: It is a new golden age of films

<p>Rajkumar Hirani has on a number of occasions expressed the desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan.</p>

<p>That may soon come true.</p>

<p>News reports say Hirani is soon expected to confirm that his next movie will be with SRK.</p>

<p>The news reports said the duo have conceptualised a script&nbsp;and that a public announcement will follow in the next few days.</p>

<p>Hirani had earlier asked Khan to appear in what went on to become his two most successful ventures -- the Munnabhai MBBS series and 3 Idiots.</p>

<p>But Khan was busy at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Munnabhai finally went to Sanjay Dutt, and 3 Idiots to Aamir Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hirani is at the moment gearing up for the release of his biopic on Sanjay Dutt which features Ranbir Kapoor playing Dutt.</p>

<p>While Khan is shooting beside Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma for Aanand L Rai&#39;s movie in which he plays a a dwarf.&nbsp;<br />
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News reports said the duo have conceptualised a script and that a public announcement will soon follow

Rajkumar Hirani has on a number of occasions expressed the desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan. That may soon come true. News reports say Hirani is soon expected to confirm that his next movie will be with SRK. The news reports said the duo have conceptualised a script and that a public announcement will follow in the next few days. Hirani had earlier asked Khan to appear in what went on to become his two most successful ventures -- the Munnabhai MBBS series and 3 Idiots. But Khan was busy at the time. Munnabhai finally went to Sanjay Dutt, and 3 Idiots to Aamir Khan. Hirani is at the moment gearing up for the release of his biopic on Sanjay Dutt which features Ranbir Kapoor playing Dutt. While Khan is shooting beside Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma for Aanand L Rai's movie in which he plays a a dwarf.

Rajkumar Hirani, Shah Rukh Khan to make movie together?

<p>Rajkumar Hirani&rsquo;s 2009 blockbuster<em> 3 Idiots</em>&nbsp;has now been remade in Mexican and is titled <em>3 Idiotas</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The roles of Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi are being played by actors Alfonso Dosal, Christian Vazquez and German Valdez, while Kareena Kapoor&rsquo;s role is taken on by Martha Higareda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie hits theatres in the US in June this year.</p>

<p>Watch the full trailer here:</p>

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The movie, directed by Carlos Bolado, is titled '3 Idiotas'

Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots has now been remade in Mexican and is titled 3 Idiotas. The roles of Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi are being played by actors Alfonso Dosal, Christian Vazquez and German Valdez, while Kareena Kapoor’s role is taken on by Martha Higareda. The movie hits theatres in the US in June this year. Watch the full trailer here: (WION)

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