Omi Vaidya’s Challenge For Sonam Wangchuk Wins Internet, Fans Ask ‘What Rancho Couldn’t, Chatur Did’ | Today’s news
Actor Omi Vaidya’s call in support of educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk took social media by storm on Tuesday, with fans and celebrities rallying behind the 3 Idiots actor. Many users praised Vaidya for speaking out, while several others drew parallels between his on-screen character Chatura and the film’s protagonist Phunsukh Wangdu, who was inspired by Wangchuk.
Actors Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol were among those who supported Vaidya’s message, while social media users flooded the comments section with words of support. Several users have also again called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during the ongoing protests.
Reacting to Vaidya’s video, one user wrote, “The only person in Bollywood who talked about him.” Another commented: “Even Chatur wants success in this movement. We must win this movement.”
“Chatur can talk but Rancho is silent”: The Internet brings comparisons
Several social media users also compared Vaidya’s stance with 3 Idiots starrer Aamir Khan’s silence.
“Chatur can talk but Rancho is silent,” read one comment. Another user wrote, “Why is Aamir Khan silent on this,” while a third said, “Where is Amir Khan? Thank you for having the backbone Chatur.” Another comment read: “Thanks for having backbone Chatur, we’ve been misjudging you all along.”
Reactions quickly gained traction online, with many users invoking characters from the 2009 film when discussing Wangchuk’s protest.
Omi Vaidya appeals for support as Wangchuk continues his hunger strike
On Tuesday, Vaidya, who played Chatur in 3 Idiots, extended his support to Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Referring to Phunsukh Wangdu, a character loosely inspired by the activist, the actor urged people to pay attention to Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and the issues he is raising.
His resignation came days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is leading the protest, claimed that Wangchuk had lost nearly 9kg since the fast began and that his health had deteriorated.
In a video shared on social media, Vaidya introduced himself before making the emotional appeal.
“I don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Hello idiots, pehchano? This is Omi Vaidya, Chatur from 3 Idiots and Sadiq from The Office and I have an important message for you. I really don’t do this very often so please listen,” he said.
Wangchuk’s fast begins on the 16th
Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 16th day on Tuesday. According to the CJP, his health continued to deteriorate, with the group claiming that he had lost nearly 9 kg since the fast began.
The protest against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination at Jantar Mantar continues and support is pouring in from activists, public figures and social media users.
