Aamir Khan says the “3 Idiots” character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk, responding to a long-running rumor. Speaking at a public event in London, including coverage tied to BFI Southbank and the London Indian Film Festival, Khan clarifies that neither he nor the film’s writers knew about Wangchuk while the movie was being made. He adds that, because of this lack of knowledge, the character could not have been written as a portrayal of Wangchuk. Multiple outlets report that Khan directly addressed claims that one of the characters was inspired by the Ladakhi educator and climate activist. The reports present his statement as a denial, emphasizing that the alleged connection was not part of the film’s development. One outlet also notes that the comments were made in the context of Wangchuk’s public hunger strike, but the substance of Khan’s position remains the same across coverage: he and the writers were not aware of Wangchuk during production.