New Delhi/IBNS, July 14 -- Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing 'Chatur' in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, has voiced support for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has entered its 17th day.

In a video shared on Instagram, Vaidya appealed to the public to pay attention to Wangchuk's protest, saying the issue had not received adequate media coverage.

Drawing a parallel between Wangchuk and Phunsukh Wangdu, the character played by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots, Vaidya reminded viewers that the iconic character was inspired by the real-life engineer and innovator.

Describing Wangchuk as "humble" and a "pretty impressiv...