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'Didn't know about Sonam Wangchuk during 3 Idiots': Aamir Khan denies film was based on activist

Aamir Khan has denied claims that his film '3 Idiots' was based on activist Sonam Wangchuk. The denial comes after a report suggested that the character of Raju in the movie was inspired by Wangchuk, a prominent education reformer from Ladakh. In the interview, Khan stated he was unaware of Wangchuk's work while making the film. The conversation highlights the ongoing debate over the portrayal of real-life figures in fictional narratives and the potential implications for public perception.

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'Didn't know about Sonam Wangchuk during 3 Idiots': Aamir Khan denies film was based on activist

Aamir Khan has denied claims that his film '3 Idiots' was based on activist Sonam Wangchuk. The denial comes after a report suggested that the character of Raju in the movie was inspired by Wangchuk, a prominent education reformer from Ladakh. In the interview, Khan stated he was unaware of Wangchuk's work while making the film. The conversation highlights the ongoing debate over the portrayal of real-life figures in fictional narratives and the potential implications for public perception.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a statement from Aamir Khan denying any connection between his film and Sonam Wangchuk, without taking a clear ideological stance. It reports on a controversy but does not frame the issue in a left or right-leaning manner. The focus remains on the factual claim rather than an op

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