Rajkumar Hirani's directorial '3 Idiots' is one of the most iconic and memorable films to come from Hindi cinema. Starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Boman Irani among others, the film struck a chord with the audience and left a significant impact internationally. It also connected with the audience in countries like China and South Korea. The film, especially Aamir KHan's character of Rancho was inspired by the life of engineer, innovator and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk. 

Sonam Wangchuk, in a recent interview with The Lallantop shared his perspective on '3 Idiots'. He also said that he did not completely relate to the character portrayed by Aamir Khan. He said, “Yes, I have watched the film. It was a nice film with a good message.”