film producer Kiran Rao Provided support to climate activists Sonam Wangchuk He went on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, urging the government to engage in dialogue with the protesters. Shortly after her statement was released Aamir Khan clarified that his iconic character Rancho in “3 Idiots” was not based on Wangchuk, while still expressing concerns about the activist’s health. As Wangchuk’s fast enters its 20th day, support from celebrities and public figures continues to grow. Wangchuck, the climate activist and education reformer whose life story inspired the iconic character Rancho played by Aamir Khan in “3 Idiots,” has been fasting indefinitely at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demand the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The ongoing strike has sparked growing concern across the country.
Kiran Rao expressed support on social media
Kiran Rao, like other celebrities who have supported Sonam Wangchuk, has also expressed concerns about Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health during his hunger strike. To show her support, she changed her Instagram display picture to a picture of Wangchuk, along with the message “I support Sonam.”She wrote in the letter: “I stand with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, CJP and all citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for students’ rights. I extend my hunger strike to Sonam ji, Neha, Maneesh, Ameen and all others to ensure that justice is done.”“Kieran added: “It is painful to witness the complete silence surrounding this hunger strike even after 19 days. How can those in power listen to the people? … It is shocking and inhumane.” I urge the government to engage in dialogue with the protesters, understand the students’ pain, and end this standoff. We the people have the right to express our opinions. #sonamwangchuk #neet #cockroachjanataparty.“
Aamir Khan’s clarification on Rancho in “3 Idiots”
Rao’s support comes after Aamir recently weighed in on the long-held belief that his character Rancho in “3 Idiots” was based on Sonam Wangchuck. The actor clarified that this widely held assumption was inaccurate, explaining that neither he nor the film’s writers knew about Wangchuck when they were filming the 2009 blockbuster. Even so, Amir expressed genuine concerns about the activist’s deteriorating health and said he hoped Wangchuck would end his indefinite fast soon.
Other celebrities also expressed support
Several other film celebrities include Abhay Deol, Prakash Raj, Soni RazdanAtul Kulkarni and Anurag Kashyap also provided support, while digital creators like Bhuvan Bam, Munawar Faruqui, Ashish Chanchiraniand Purav Jha helped amplify his message on social media.
