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Aamir Khan denies Sonam Wangchuk inspired '3 Idiots' character
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Aamir Khan stated that Sonam Wangchuk was not the inspiration for the character Rancho in the film '3 Idiots'.
The debate over Rancho's real-life inspiration has resurfaced with renewed attention on the film.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Aamir Khan have given different explanations about the character's origins.
The character Phunsukh Wangdu has been linked to education reformer Sonam Wangchuk by many fans over the years.
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