New Delhi, July 14 -- Actor Omi Vaidya's appeal in support of educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk struck a chord on social media on Tuesday, with fans and celebrities rallying behind the 3 Idiots actor. Many users praised Vaidya for speaking up, while several others drew parallels between his on-screen character Chatur and the film's protagonist, Phunsukh Wangdu, who was inspired by Wangchuk.

Actors Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol were among those who endorsed Vaidya's message, while social media users flooded the comments section with words of support. Several users also renewed calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid the ongoing protest.

Reacting to Vaidya's video, one user wrote, "The only person in Bollywood w...