‘I am not Phunsukh Wangdu’: Why Sonam Wangchuk distanced himself from Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots
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- Aamir Khan’s remark on Sonam Wangchuk not being ‘3 Idiots’ inspiration sparks political, social media reactions - The TribuneThe Tribune · 17 Jul 2026
- Sonam Wangchuk REACTS To Sonakshi Sinha, 3 Idiots Star Omi Vaidya's Appeals: 'Thank You For Solidarity'News18 · 17 Jul 2026
- After Aamir Khan denies knowing Sonam Wangchuk, their 2008 meeting video resurfaces; fans question superstarHindustan Times · 17 Jul 2026
- Netizens dig out old video of Aamir Khan meeting Sonam Wangchuk in 2008, thus proving him wrong amid the actor's recent comment that his '3 Idiots' character wasn't based on the educatorTimes of India · 17 Jul 2026
- Congress, AAP, RJD slam Aamir Khan over '3 Idiots' clarificationEconomic Times · 17 Jul 2026
- If Not Sonam Wangchuk, Who Is Aamir Khan's Character In 3 Idiots Really Based On? Know HereNews18 · 17 Jul 2026
- ‘Having a spine isn’t easy’: Aamir Khan slammed for denying ‘3 Idiots’ link to Sonam WangchukThe New Indian Express · 17 Jul 2026
- Did Sonam Wangchuk inspire Rancho in '3 Idiots'? Aamir Khan says no, while Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra share different storiesTimes of India · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan faces backlash for saying ‘3 Idiots’ character Rancho was not inspired by Sonam WangchukTelangana Today · 17 Jul 2026
- Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ character not based on Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir KhanThe Hindu · 17 Jul 2026
- Did Aamir Khan Lie About 'Not Knowing' Sonam Wangchuk? Old Video 'Exposes' ActorNews18 · 17 Jul 2026
- Not Sonam Wangchuk, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said Phunsukh Wangdu was inspired by himIndian Express · 17 Jul 2026
- As Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 20, Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots not based on himDT Next · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan Breaks His Silence On Sonam Wangchuk, Says '3 Idiots' Rancho Wasn't Based On Him I WATCHNews18 · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan Says ‘3 Idiots’ Not Based On Wangchuk: ‘Hoping That He Ends His Fast’The Quint · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan dismisses 3 Idiots connection, expresses concern over Sonam Wangchuk’s healthThe News Minute · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, clarifies ‘3 Idiots’ was never based on him - The TribuneThe Tribune · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan refutes Omi Vaidyas Rancho claim, says 3 Idiots was not made on Sonam Wangchuk - The TribuneThe Tribune · 17 Jul 2026
- My Character In 3 Idiots Is Not Based On Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir KhanDeccan Chronicle · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam WangchukEconomic Times · 17 Jul 2026
- ‘3 Idiots’ not based on Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir KhanTelangana Today · 17 Jul 2026
- '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk, says Aamir Khan; appeals for end to hunger strikeThe New Indian Express · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan says his character in ‘3 Idiots’ not based on Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Hoping that he ends his fast’The Hindu · 17 Jul 2026
- 'We didn't even know about him': Amid Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, Aamir Khan says '3 Idiots’ Rancho wasn’t inspired by himDeccan Herald · 17 Jul 2026
- Kiran Rao backs Sonam Wangchuk as Aamir Khan denies 3 Idiots’ Rancho was based on himIndian Express · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan denies 3 Idiots’ Rancho was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Chatur was wrong’Indian Express · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan 'concerned' about Sonam Wangchuk's health as fast continues; says '3 Idiots' connection is a 'misconception': 'He doesn't have to be based on the character for us to respect him'Times of India · 17 Jul 2026
- 'Concerned For His Life': Aamir Khan Breaks Silence On Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike, Clarifies 3 Idiots Was Not Inspired By Him - VIDEOFree Press Journal · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, expresses concern over his health: ‘Hope he ends his fast’Hindustan Times · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan Breaks Silence On Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike, Says 3 Idiots Character Wasn't Based On HimNews18 · 17 Jul 2026
- Aamir Khan speaks on Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: 'Phunsukh Wangdu in 3 Idiots wasn't based on him,' extends solidarity | MintMint · 17 Jul 2026
- When Sonam Wangchuk Said He Is Not Phunsukh Wangdu From Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots: 'Not Proud Of It'News18 · 15 Jul 2026
- ‘I am not Phunsukh Wangdu’: Why Sonam Wangchuk distanced himself from Aamir Khan’s 3 IdiotsIndian Express · 15 Jul 2026