A film producer Kiran Rao has given his support to climate activists Sonam Wangchuk during his endless hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, urging the government to start talks with the opposition. His words came too soon Aamir Khan explained that his famous ‘3 Idiots’ Rancho appearance was not centered on Wangchuk, while showing concern for the fighter’s health. As Wangchuk’s fast enters its 20th day, support from celebrities and celebrities continues to grow. Wangchuk, a climate activist and education reformer whose biography inspired Aamir Khan’s Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’, has been on a long fast at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The strike has caused concern across the country.
Kiran Rao shows support on social media
Joining other celebrities who supported Sonam Wangchuk, Kiran Rao also shared her concern for the activist’s health during the hunger strike. To support her, she changed her Instagram profile to a photo of Wangchuk with the message, “I Support Sonam.”In his statement, he wrote: “I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, CJP, and all the citizens of this country, children and adults, who are attacking the rights of our students. Salam to Sonam ji, Neha, Maneesh, Ameen and others for going on hunger strike to ensure that our country is doing things unfairly. That every word counts.”“Kiran added: “It is very sad to see the silence that this hunger strike has taken place, even after 19 days. What will it take for those in the districts to listen to what the people are saying? . . .” I request the government to start a dialogue with the protestors, to understand the pain of the students, and to solve the problem. We the people have the right to be heard. #sonamwangchuk #neet #cockroachjanataparty.“
Aamir Khan’s description of Rancho from ‘3 Idiots’
Rao’s support follows Aamir recently considering his belief that Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’ was modeled after Sonam Wangchuk. The actor explained that the popular opinion was not correct, explaining that neither he nor the film’s writers knew about Wangchuk while working on the 2009 blockbuster. Despite this, Aamir expressed genuine concern for the activist’s improving health and said he hoped Wangchuk would end his long-term fast soon.
Some celebrities add support
Several other films, including Abhay Deol, Prakash Raj, Sony RazdanAtul Kulkarni, and Anurag Kashyap, have also extended their support, while digital producers like Bhuvan Bam, Munawar Faruqui, Ashish Chanchlaniand Purav Jha will help amplify his message on social media.