Sonam Wangchuk Hits Back at Aamir Khan Over ‘Don’t Know Him’ Remark: ‘Ghajini Mein Itne Ghus Gaye Ki…’
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Sonam Wangchuk has responded to Aamir Khan’s claim that he did not know him, saying the actor may have become so immersed in his film Ghajini that he missed Wangchuk’s work.
Wangchuk Responds to Aamir Khan
The exchange comes after Aamir Khan reportedly said he was not familiar with Wangchuk and had not followed his work closely.
Wangchuk, whose work in education and sustainable development in Ladakh has received national and international attention, responded with a pointed remark about the actor’s 2008 film Ghajini.
Referring to the film’s storyline, Wangchuk said: “Ghajini mein itne ghus gaye ki...” — suggesting that Khan’s deep association with his character may have meant he remained unaware of Wangchuk’s work.
Who Is Sonam Wangchuk?
Wangchuk is an engineer, education reformer and environmental campaigner from Ladakh.
He is widely associated with the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), an initiative focused on improving education in the region and promoting sustainable practices.
His work has also been linked to the inspiration behind the character of Phunsukh Wangdu in the Hindi film 3 Idiots, although the film’s makers have described the character as fictional.
Aamir Khan’s Connection to 3 Idiots
The latest remarks are particularly notable because Wangchuk has long been associated in public discussion with the character played by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots.
The film’s Phunsukh Wangdu is an unconventional inventor and educationist from Ladakh. Wangchuk has previously spoken about similarities between his real-life work and elements portrayed in the film.
The actor and the educationist have, however, had different levels of public engagement over the years.
Remark Sparks Online Discussion
The comments have triggered discussion among social media users, with some debating the extent of Aamir Khan’s knowledge of Wangchuk and his work.
Wangchuk’s response has also revived interest in the long-running conversation around the real-life inspiration behind 3 Idiots and the distinction between the fictional character and the person whose work is often linked to it.
