After Aamir Khan’s ‘Three Idiots’ ranch clarification, Kiran Rao backs Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Our nation owes it to you to lift us out of our indifference’ | Hindi movie news

Kiran Rao expressed support for Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, now in its 20th day, by changing her Instagram DP and calling on the government to engage in dialogue. Following this Aamir Khan clarified that his ‘3 Idiots’ character was not based on Rancho Wangchuck. Several other celebrities and digital creators also supported the worker’s protest.

film maker Kiran Rao extended its support to climate activists Sonam Wangchuk During his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, he called on the government to initiate dialogue with the protesters. His speech came shortly after Aamir Khan clarified that his iconic ‘3 Idiots’ character was not based on Rancho Wangchuck, though still expressed concern about the activism’s health. As Wangchuk’s fast enters its 20th day, support from celebrities and the public continues to grow. Wangchuk, the climate activist and education reformer whose life story inspired Aamir Khan’s iconic character Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’, is on an indefinite fast at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demand the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The extended strike has sparked growing concern across the country.

Kiran Rao showed support on social media

Joining other celebrities supporting Sonam Wangchuk, Kiran Rao shared his concern over the worker’s deteriorating physical condition during her hunger strike. To show her support, she changed her Instagram display picture to a picture of Wangchuck with the message, “I support Sonam.”In his note, he wrote, “I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijit Deepke, CJP and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for the rights of our students. My salute to Sonam ji, Neha, Manesh, Amin and all others on the fast. May you serve our country to ensure justice in our country. Indifference and reminding us that every voice counts.”“Kieron added, “It is so painful to witness the complete silence that has been met with this hunger strike even after 19 days. What will it take for those in power to listen to the people?… It is shocking and inhumane.” I urge the government to hold a dialogue with the agitators, understand the plight of the students and end this deadlock. We have the right to listen to the people. #sonamwangchuk #neet #cockroachparty“

Aamir Khan’s interpretation of Rancho from ‘Three Idiots’

Following Rao’s gesture of support, Aamir recently weighed in on the long-held belief that his character Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’ was modeled after Sonam Wangchuk. The actor clarified that this widely held notion is wrong, explaining that neither he nor the film’s writers knew about Wangchuk while working on the 2009 blockbuster. Nevertheless, Amir expressed genuine concern over the activist’s deteriorating health and said he hoped Wangchuck would soon end his indefinite hunger strike.

Other celebrities have stepped up their support

Abhay Deol, Prakash Raj and several other film personalities, Sony RazdanAtul Kulkarni, and Anurag Kashyap have also extended their support, while digital creators like Bhuvan Bam, Munawar Farooqui, Ashish ChanchalaniAnd Purab Jha helped spread his message on social media.