New Delhi, July 14 -- US-based Indian actor Omi Vaidya, known for playing 'Chatur' in Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots, has extended support to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over a host of issues including NEET paper leaks.

The main demand of the protest, started by Cockroach Janta Party, is resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Funsukh Wangdu, the character played by Aamir Khan in 2009 blockbuster Bollywood comedy, was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. Khan played Ladadkh-based engineer Wangdu in the movie.

Invoking the film's beloved character Funsukh Wangdu, Vaidya, in a social media message, urged people to pay attention to Wangchuk's deteriorating health ...