'Chatur Is Incorrect': Aamir Khan Says 3 Idiots 'Not Based' On Sonam Wangchuk

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has firmly shut down the long-standing belief that his iconic character, Phunsukh Wangdu (Rancho), from the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, was based on the life of Ladakhi innovator and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk.Speaking at a public event, Khan clarified that neither he nor the film's writers had any knowledge of Wangchuk when the movie was being made. While setting the record straight factually, the actor extended his strong moral support to Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike, and expressed deep concern over his rapidly deteriorating health."There is a misconception that 3 Idiots was based on Sonam Wangchuk's life. That is not true. When the film was being written, we had no information about Sonam Wangchuk, and I did not know him personally. Having said that, the work Sonam Wangchuk is doing is absolutely right.