More than a decade after 3 Idiots became a phenomenon, a sequel is now officially in the works. Actor and producer Aamir Khan has confirmed that filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is developing 3 Idiots 2, with the story set to revisit its beloved characters years later.
Speaking about the project, Aamir revealed that he had heard the story and described it as “wonderful”, noting that the script is still being refined. According to Aamir, the sequel will pick up the lives of Rancho, Farhan and Raju nearly 10 years after the events of the original film.
In an interview with Amar Ujala, Aamir said, “Raju is working on 3 Idiots 2 right now. I’ve heard the story, and it’s wonderful.” He added that while the screenplay needs further work, the core idea stands out. “It’s unusual, with the same humour as the first film, and follows the characters 10 years later,” he said. Aamir also expressed excitement about stepping back into the role of Phunsukh Wangdu. Calling it a “beautiful story” conceived by Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi, he said he is looking forward to revisiting the character. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots starred Aamir alongside R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film struck a chord with audiences for its take on India’s education system, friendship and the idea of choosing passion over societal expectations.
Its performances, memorable dialogues and music have helped it remain widely popular over the years, with speculation around a sequel frequently resurfacing. Aamir also shared that his planned reunion with Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke has been put on hold due to script-related issues. Separately, reports suggest that Aamir is in talks to portray BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover in a biopic, with Shraddha Kapoor reportedly being considered as the female lead and Rahul Mody as director. An official announcement on the project is still awaited.
Aamir Khan feels ‘complete’
after meeting Gauri
Aamir Khan has opened up about finding love again with girlfriend Gauri Spratt, saying he feels fortunate to have met her and is at peace in their relationship. The actor also reflected on his past marriages with Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao while speaking about his biggest life regret.
In a recent interview with Navbharat Times, Aamir reflected on his personal life and spoke about how his relationship with Gauri has changed him emotionally.
“I am very fortunate that I met Gauri, and our relationship started together. She is great, I feel at peace with her. Although my relationship with (ex-wives) Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta was also very deep, but things didn’t work out. When you asked, I felt that I am very blessed that Gauri entered my life. We are very happy together. Mujhe lagta hai ab jaake mai mukammal hua hu (I feel complete today),” he said.
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