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Wednesday star Emma Myers is a 3 Idiots fan: ‘It is 4 hours long but you have the best time of your life’

Wednesday star Emma Myers is a 3 Idiots fan: ‘It is 4 hours long but you have the best time of your life’

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Emma Myers, who played the role of Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series Wednesday, has many fans in India, and many of them would be pleased to know that Emma is a huge Bollywood fan. In fact, her favourite Bollywood film is none other than 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan. Wednesday star Emma Myers talks about her love for Bollywood films. Emma Myers loves Bollywood Speaking on Hits Radio, Emma said, “I love Bollywood films. I think they are super fun. One of my favourite films ever is 3 Idiots. I show it to people all the time. It is 4 hours long but you have the best time of your life. There is also a two part saga called Baahubali, which I love.” When Jackie Chan became Aamir Khan’s fan It isn’t the first time an international star has praised Aamir’s cult classic. Earlier, Jackie Chan admitted that he became an Aamir Khan fan immediately after watching the film. He said, “I watch very few Bollywood movies, but I loved 3 Idiots (2009). It …

EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal front runner to play 4th Idiot in 3 Idiots Sequel with Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi

EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal front runner to play 4th Idiot in 3 Idiots Sequel with Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi

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After a massive update by us on 3 Idiots in the making, Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Vicky Kaushal is in advanced discussions to come on board in 4 Idiots, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest casting developments in recent times. According to our sources, the actor is being considered to play a key part, that of the ‘4th idiot’, joining the iconic trio of Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film is currently in the writing stage, with Hirani and long-time collaborator Abhijat Joshi working on the screenplay. The team is taking its time to write the screenplay that lives up to the legacy of 3 Idiots, with the second installment expected to go on floors in the second half of 2027. Vicky, who has previously collaborated with Hirani on Sanju and Dunki, is said to have loved the script. Insiders suggest that his character will bring an emotional and fresh narrative with the original trio of Aamir Khan and others. “Kaushal is keen on …

When Shahid Kapoor delivered a speech inspired by 3 Idiots’ Chatur at Screen Awards 2010, watch | Bollywood News

When Shahid Kapoor delivered a speech inspired by 3 Idiots’ Chatur at Screen Awards 2010, watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMar 24, 2026 12:30 PM IST Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set for April 5 in Mumbai, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from past editions. One such moment was during the Screen Awards 2010, when host and actor Shahid Kapoor brought the house down with his antics. Inspired by the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, Shahid delivered a speech in the film’s iconic Chatur style that left the audience in splits. On stage, Shahid said, “Film industry ke liye, agar 2009 ki shuruaat kharab rahi, toh end mein 3 Idiots ne poori industry ko sambhal liya. And they have some of the most intelligent people who made 3 Idiots, right here somewhere in the middle of us.” The actor first greeted 3 Idiots producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and director Rajkumar Hirani. Shahid then looked for actor Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur, in the audience. In a memorable moment, the host hilariously asked, “Chatur, where are you? Come on, show us your tofu!” Shahid added, “Aur …

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

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When 2026 kicked off, Mona Singh’s last theatrical release was four years ago — Advait Chandan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Two months into 2026, she’s had two theatrical releases in January — Vir Das and Kavi Shastri’s directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and Anurag Singh’s hit period war drama Border 2. Last month, she headlined season 2 of Sudip Sharma’s Netflix India crime drama Kohrra. And this month, she played the gangster Babli in Suresh Triveni’s action thriller Subedaar on Prime Video India. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Mona opens up on how 2026 is already shaping up to be the year of Mona Singh, her enduring equation with Aamir Khan, and the film journey that started with Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots. It’s the first time in your career that you’ve had two theatrical releases in the same month. Does that hit differently from streaming releases? It hits you differently. 70 mm screen is a different ballgame. People actually invest in taking a cab, going to the theatre, and watching the film …

Aamir Khan, R Madhavan clear the air about 3 Idiots sequel: ‘Where do we go in the sequel?’

Aamir Khan, R Madhavan clear the air about 3 Idiots sequel: ‘Where do we go in the sequel?’

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Updated on: Dec 31, 2025 07:56 am IST 3 Idiots, once the highest-grossing Indian film, is said to be getting a sequel. The cast clears the air. There has been considerable buzz around a possible sequel to the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots, with many reports claiming that Rajkumar Hirani is actively working on the idea, and others saying the original cast – Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi – are interested in returning. However, two of the three OG ‘idiots’ – Aamir and Madhavan – have now cleared the air regarding a possible sequel. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots featured R Madhavan, Aamir Khan and Sharman Joshi as engineering college students. Madhavan doubtful about the sequel In an interview with Subhash K Jha for Bollywood Hungama, Madhavan said, “A sequel to 3 Idiots sounds great. But it also sounds far-fetched. All three of us Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and I are much older now. Where do we go in the sequel? What are our lives like now? It is an interesting thought. But …

When Two Aamir Khan Movies Rewrote Box Office History

When Two Aamir Khan Movies Rewrote Box Office History

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December 25 is usually remembered for festive cheer. But in the history of Hindi cinema, the date carries another legacy; it marks the rare moment when a single superstar, in two consecutive years, took the box office by storm with films that could not have been more different in tone or treatment. One was a gritty revenge saga driven by rage and physicality. The other was a warm, funny, thought-provoking drama that questioned the meaning of success. Together, they altered not just earnings charts but the very storytelling grammar of mainstream Bollywood. (News18 Hindi) The two films were Ghajini (2008) and 3 Idiots (2009), both headlined by Aamir Khan. Released exactly a year apart, and coincidentally on Christmas, the films travelled to opposite ends of the emotional spectrum yet converged at the same point; massive commercial success and cultural impact. (News18 Hindi) Ghajini arrived first, an intense psychological action-thriller inspired by its Tamil namesake. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film told the story of Sanjay Singhania, a wealthy businessman suffering from short-term memory loss who …

Exclusive: Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots tentatively titled 4 Idiots, makers in search for a fourth lead

Exclusive: Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots tentatively titled 4 Idiots, makers in search for a fourth lead

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Pinkvilla exclusively broke a major update on the highly anticipated 3 Idiots sequel, and now, a source confirms that makers have locked a tentative title. As we earlier reported, the 3 Idiots sequel is officially in the works, with the script locked and filming slated to begin in 2026 under the direction of Rajkumar Hirani.  An insider confirms, “The script is currently being developed under a tentative working title, 4 Idiots. While this title is still subject to change, the makers are looking out for a superstar to expand the iconic franchise beyond its original trio. The makers are actively searching for a fourth idiot, could be a superstar name.”  “The writing process is underway, and the team is making sure it gets bigger and better and continues from where it was left in the first part. Yet, this isn’t just a simple continuation but will also be introducing new elements to justify the addition of a fourth core character,” the source adds.  While original cast members Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena …

Exclusive: 3 Idiots 2 script locked; Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Madhavan and Sharman to return after 15 years for Rajkumar Hirani film

Exclusive: 3 Idiots 2 script locked; Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Madhavan and Sharman to return after 15 years for Rajkumar Hirani film

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Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that fifteen years after, 3 Idiots is finally set to return with a sequel that will bring back its iconic cast. The much-awaited film will mark the reunion of Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, and to be directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with Vidhu Vinod Chopra backing the project alongside Hirani and Aamir Khan.  A source close to the development revealed that the sequel will go on floors in the second half of 2026. “The script has been locked, and the team is extremely excited for it. They feel the magic of the first film has returned, and is as funny, as emotional, and as meaningful as the first part,” an insider confirms. “The story will be a continuation, picking up nearly 15 years after the characters went their separate ways in the climax scene and reunite for a new adventure,” adds the source. Well, the audience will get to see the nostalgic charm of Rancho, Farhan, Raju and Pia but this time packed with new humour …

National-award winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passes away; Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan and others express grief

National-award winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passes away; Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan and others express grief

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National-award winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passes away; Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan and others express grief Home News and Gossip National-award winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passes away; Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Varun Dh… Renowned makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passed away at the age of 65. He had worked on movies like Omkara, 3 Idiots, Badlapur, 83 and many more. Renowned makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad is no more. He breathed his last on May 10, 2025 in Mumbai. He was 65. As per reports, his last rites took place on Saturday at 4.30 pm at Shivaji Park Crematorium. He started his career with the movie Sardaar and was credited for some of the biggest films including Omkara, Dangal, Bhaag Mikha Bhaag, Sanju, Kaminey, 3 Idiots, PK, Uri: The Surgical Strike, 83, and many more. He even worked on historical drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero. For his extensive work in Bollywood as makeup artist, Vikram Gaikwad also won …

Uri, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Omkara makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad dies; Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh express grief | Bollywood

Uri, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Omkara makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad dies; Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh express grief | Bollywood

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National Film Award makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad died in Mumbai on Saturday at the age of 65. Taking to their Instagram Stories, actor Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh offered their condolence. Vikram Gaikwad’s funeral took place at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Dadar. Vikram Gaikwad dies, Aamir Khan expresses condolence Aamir wrote, “It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to the legendary make-up artist Vikram Gaikwad. I had the pleasure of working with him in films like Dangal, PK and Rang De Basanti, to name a few. He was a true master of his craft, and his work transformed many actors into unforgettable characters that will live forever on screen.” He concluded, “Heartfelt condolences to the family from me, and everyone at AKP (folded hands emoji). We will miss you Dada (red heart emoji). a.” Ranveer wrote, “Dada (dove, nazar amulet, infinity symbol, folded hands and breaking heart emojis).” Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh offered their condolence. Eknath Shinde condoled his death Maharashtra Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde condoled his death in a …