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This is an archive article published on November 24, 2014
Aamir Khan’s role in ‘3 Idiots’ was based on me: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
"The character of Rancho (Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad) in the movie is (based on) me. It is inspired from my life," Chopra said
According to Chopra, his family wanted him to become a doctor, but he pursued his dream of filmmaking.
Rancho, or Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad, was an eternally optimistic genius in the film.
“The character of Rancho (Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad) in the movie is (based on) me. It is inspired from my life,” Chopra said while interacting with the delegates in the NFDC’s Film Bazaar, where he shared interesting anecdotes of his life.
Chopra is a product of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India. “I never attended classes in the film institute. I failed in the final examination. So, when I was nominated for Oscars, the institute called me as a guest and gave me my passing certificate as an honour,” said the 62-year-old filmmaker, who also produced the Munnabhai series.
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