Aamir Khan dismissed the long-held belief that 3 Idiots was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. "That is a misconception," he said, adding that neither he nor the film's writers knew Wangchuk while making the movie. He also wished for Wangchuk's hunger strike to end safely.

Actor Aamir Khan has finally reacted to activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The response comes days after his 3 Idiots co-star Omi Vaidya made an emotional appeal, claiming that Aamir's character, Funsukh Wangdu, was inspired by Wangchuk's life and urging people to pay attention to his declining health.

However, Aamir clarified that the claim was a misconception, stating that the film was not inspired 3 Idiots and that the filmmakers were unaware of him while making the film.

Aamir Khan Reacts To Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

On Thursday, July 16, Aamir made a special appearance at the closing ceremony of the London Indian Film Festival for a screening of Lagaan. During a media interaction, Aamir was asked about Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. Expressing concern, 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."