Aamir Khan addressed activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike during an interaction at the British Film Institute. The actor clarified that 3 Idiots was not based on Wangchuk, calling it a common misconception. He also expressed concern for the activist's health and said everyone hopes his indefinite fast ends soon.

Aamir Khan on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

During an interaction at the British Film Institute (BFI), Aamir Khan was asked about activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. The discussion began with a question about his 3 Idiots character being based on Wangchuk.