India, July 14 -- As climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday (July 14), support for him continued to grow, with actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing Chatur Ramalingam or "Silencer" in the Bollywood film 3 Idiots, urging people to pay attention to the cause Wangchuk is fighting for.

In a video shared on Instagram, Vaidya made an emotional appeal, saying, "I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die," referring to the beloved character from 3 Idiots that was inspired by Wangchuk's life.

The appeal came as Wangchuk's health remained under close watch. According to updates from the protest site, he has lost 8.5 kg since beginning the hunger strike, while his blood pressure was recorded at 109/7...