Sonam Wangchuk Reacts to Salman Khan’s Viral ‘It’s Done Bro’ Remark During Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk has responded to Salman Khan’s viral 'Sonam, it’s done bro' remark, saying he respects the actor for speaking out but does not want to speculate about why Khan made the appeal. Wangchuk made the comments during a conversation with podcaster Prakhar Gupta.
Activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has responded to Salman Khan’s viral appeal asking him to end his hunger strike, saying, “Majbooriyan hoti hogi sabki” (Everyone may have their own compulsions). Wangchuk made the remarks during an appearance on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, where he also discussed his interactions with Bollywood actors and the controversy surrounding his protest, according to a report.
Salman Khan’s ‘It’s Done Bro’ Comment
During Wangchuk’s hunger strike, Salman Khan had posted a message urging him to call off the protest and take care of his health. The actor also offered to arrange home-cooked food for him. Sonam Wangchuk Takes Dig at Aamir Khan Over ‘We Never Met’ Claim Before 3 Idiots.
Khan’s casual sign-off, “Sonam, it’s done bro,” quickly went viral on social media and became a talking point amid the ongoing debate over the student protests.
Sonam Wangchuk’s Response
Asked about Khan’s remark on the podcast, Wangchuk acknowledged the actor’s intervention but chose not to comment extensively on his motivations. He said, “Majbooriyan hoti hogi sabki,” indicating that people may have their own circumstances and reasons for what they say or do. He added that he did not want to go deeper into the issue. Aamir Khan Breaks Silence on Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike, Reveals ‘3 Idiots’ Is Not Based on Activist.
Wangchuk’s response comes after the Salman Khan message generated considerable discussion online, with social media users debating the actor’s decision to comment on the protest.
Sonam Wangchuk Also Responds to Aamir Khan
During the same podcast appearance, Wangchuk addressed Aamir Khan’s recent comments about their association with 3 Idiots. Khan had said that he, director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi did not know Wangchuk while making the 2009 film and described the belief that the movie was based on Wangchuk as a misconception.
Wangchuk responded humorously, referring to Khan’s role in Ghajini and suggesting that the actor may have temporarily forgotten their earlier meeting. He maintained that the two had met and discussed several ideas in detail.
Hunger Strike and Student Protests
Wangchuk had undertaken a prolonged hunger strike in support of student-led protests and their demands for action over alleged examination irregularities. He eventually ended the fast after 26 days. His protest drew attention from several public figures, including Salman Khan, whose appeal to Wangchuk became widely circulated online.
Wangchuk’s latest comments have brought renewed attention to the exchanges involving him and the two Bollywood actors, although he has largely kept his response to Salman Khan’s remarks brief.
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