‘Ghajini Mein Itne Ghus Gaye Ki…’: Sonam Wangchuk’s Reply To Aamir Khan’s ‘Didn’t Know Him’ Claim

Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots connection with Sonam Wangchuk has sparked fresh debate. Wangchuk’s witty “Ghajini” remark after Aamir’s denial has added a surprising twist to the long-running conversation.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 30 August 2026, 4:31 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk’s Reply To Aamir Khan’s ‘Didn’t Know Him’ Claim (Img: X)

New Delhi: Engineer and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has responded to Aamir Khan’s statement that he was unaware of him while working on the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, adding a humorous twist to the ongoing discussion.

Wangchuk, who has often been linked with the character of Rancho played by Aamir Khan in the film, joked that the actor’s famous Ghajini role may have affected his memory.

Speaking on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, Wangchuk said that several videos showed Aamir watching his speeches while dressed as Ghajini, suggesting that the actor might have experienced “short-term memory loss” like his character from the film. "Humne suna hai ki woh apne character mein bahut ghus jaate hain, toh shayad Ghajini mein woh itne ghus chuke the..." Wangchuk said.

Wangchuk Clarifies His Link With ‘3 Idiots’

While discussing the connection between him and the popular film, Wangchuk clarified that he does not consider 3 Idiots to be a biography or a direct portrayal of his life.

He said the connection was more about inspiration and ideas that may have influenced the film’s creators. According to Wangchuk, he had multiple detailed conversations with Aamir Khan where they exchanged thoughts, and some ideas may have indirectly found their way into the movie.

What Did Aamir Khan Say?

Aamir Khan had recently denied that the character of Rancho in 3 Idiots was based on Sonam Wangchuk.

During an interaction at the British Film Institute (BFI), the actor said that neither he, director Rajkumar Hirani nor writer Abhijat Joshi knew about Wangchuk while making the film. Aamir said that Wangchuk’s work was admirable but maintained that the character was not inspired by him.

Why The Debate Continues

The discussion has reignited interest in the similarities between Sonam Wangchuk’s educational philosophy and the character of Rancho from 3 Idiots.

While Wangchuk has highlighted the similarities in ideas, Aamir Khan has maintained that the film’s character was created independently. The exchange between the two has now turned into a mix of humour, cinema and a debate over inspiration behind one of Bollywood’s most loved films.