Many “3 Idiots” actors became A-list stars in Bollywood while others continued in supporting roles.

” 3 Idiots ” released in 2009, belongs to the musical comedy genre. The script revolves around the friendship between three students and explores the topic of the pressure of education on young people. With a revenue of 4.6 billion rupees (about 61 million USD), the work broke the Indian box office revenue record at that time. Video: Vinod Chopra Films.

Aamir Khan, born in 1965, plays the main role of Rancho, a smart student who studies well but is mischievous. He often opposes imposing teaching methods that only care about teachers’ scores. When he accepted the role, Khan had built a name for himself in the Indian film industry, having many commercially successful films and attending international festivals.

After “3 Idiots”, Khan is considered the person who paved the way for Indian cinema to reach international markets such as China and Japan. He continues to have many popular projects such as “Dhoom 3”, “Dangal”… In 2011, he opened his own talk show based on the model of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

In July, Khan and his wife Kiran Rao split after more than 16 years together. The two agreed to raise a son together. Khan also has two more children with his first wife Reena Dutta. Photo: Vinod Chopra Films/Hindu Times.

R. Madhavan, born in 1970, plays Farhan, a student from a middle-class family. He loves photography but chose engineering according to his father’s wishes. The character also plays the role of narrator in the film.

Madhavan began attracting attention in the early 2000s with many successful film projects. After “3 Idiots”, he said he was loved and respected more by the audience and critics. The film also helped the actor gain attention from many international film studios. Recently, Madhavan acted in a number of projects in the US. In March, he contracted Covid-19 but recovered. The actor currently lives in a villa in Mumbai with his wife and 16-year-old son. Photo: Vinod Chopra Films/Hindutimes .

Sharman Joshi, born in 1979, plays Raju – a poor and devout student. He studied engineering in the hope of earning money to treat his father’s illness and help his sister buy a dowry. Before “3 Idiots”, he played many supporting roles in Bollywood. Joshi said that he is usually only trusted with certain characters, whose personalities are quite similar to Raju.

After the movie, Joshi continued to participate in many film projects but did not stand out. He also tried his hand at being a TV host. Joshi currently lives with his wife Prerana Chopra and three children in Mumbai. His wife is the daughter of veteran actor Prem Chopra, who has acted in more than 380 films in Bollywood. Photo: Vinod Chopra Films / Hindutimes .

Omi Vaidya, born in 1982, plays Chatur – an aggressive student who is willing to do anything to win first place in exams. However, he is often teased by the Rancho group, which leads to conflicts.

Vaidya was born and raised in Los Angeles, USA. He appeared in many famous television series such as “The Office”, “Arrested Development”… On NDTV , Vaidya said “3 Idiots” was the most successful film, making him known to many audiences. He returned to the US to work a few years later and continued to act in television series. The actor is currently participating in projects in both Bollywood and Hollywood.

In 2009, he married actress Minal Patel and had two children together. The whole family currently lives in America. Photo: Vinod Chopra Films/ Omi Vaidya Instagram.

Boman Irani, born in 1959, plays the tough principal Viru, often teasingly called “Mr. Virus” by students. The character always believes that life is like a race and students need to do their best to advance. Irani worked mainly in theater before turning to acting in the early 2000s. He had many popular projects and received a number of domestic film awards.

After “3 Idiots”, Irani continued to act in many comedy films. Up to now, he has participated in nearly 90 film and television projects. In 2019, Irani opened her own film production company. He is currently a member of the advisory council of IIMUN, the United Nations organization that aims to raise awareness among Indian students. Photo: Vinod Chopra Films/ Boman Irani Instagram.

Kareena Kapoor, born in 1980, plays Pia, principal Viru’s daughter and Rancho’s girlfriend. She started acting in the early 2000s and immediately attracted attention with a series of successful projects. After “3 Idiots”, Kapoor became one of the stars and received the highest salary in Bollywood. She continued to have many popular films such as “Bodyguard” (2011), “Singham Returns” (2014), “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” (2015)…

In addition to her acting career, she is also known for her UNICEF cooperation projects to protect the rights of women and children in India. She married actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012. Kapoor is currently pregnant with her second child, expected to be born at the end of the year. Photo: Kareena Kapoor Instagram.