Aamir Khan Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Character Was Based on Activist Sonam Wangchuk

Bollywood star Aamir Khan addressed a longstanding rumor at the London Indian Film Festival, according to Variety. He denied that his character in the 2009 film '3 Idiots' was based on educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, settling years of speculation about the character's inspiration.

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