Education activist **Sonam Wangchuk** has delivered a characteristically sharp and humorous comeback after Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan claimed they never crossed paths prior to the filming of the blockbuster movie *3 Idiots*. For years, public perception linked Khan’s iconic protagonist, Phansungsuk Wangdu or Rancho, directly to the real-life Ladakhi innovator and his educational reforms.
Sonam Wangchuk responds to Aamir Khan
Addressing the actor’s surprising statement that they had no prior acquaintance before production began, the engineer didn’t hold back his amusement. In a lighthearted jab that quickly grabbed headlines across major entertainment portals, he quipped that the Bollywood icon might be suffering from a bout of short-term memory loss.
The debate reignited discussions surrounding the 2009 comedy-drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which shattered box office records globally. While the film’s creators initially maintained that the plot was a fictional adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel *Five Point Someone*, audiences consistently drew parallels between Rancho’s unorthodox schooling methods and the real-world initiatives championed in the Himalayas.
Despite the playful back-and-forth over their meeting timeline, the exchange highlights the enduring cultural footprint of the movie. The innovator continues his environmental and educational advocacy in Ladakh, while the film remains a defining milestone in Indian cinema history.
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