Aamir Khan always has his way in everything he does. When he was offered Rajkumar Hirani’s Three Idiots, Aamir decided which of the three characters Ryan, Alok and Hari he’d play.Aamir, who read Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone, was impressed with Ryan’s character and told Hirani that he wanted to play the role. A source reveals, “Aamir liked all the three characters, but thought Ryan’s character was the most challenging. During his meeting with Hirani, Aamir openly talked about the different ways he could bring the character alive on screen.”
When Shah Rukh was approached to be a part of the film, he was given the role of Hari, the main protagonist. SRK ultimately refused the film.
Aamir was offered the role of Hari, but he chose to be Ryan.
The source adds, “Aamir is not opposite Kareena in the film as believed. They have lot of scenes together, but aren’t romantically involved. Chetan Bhagat, who’s quite involved in the making of the film, has approved of the casting.”
Aman Mahajan, Associate Vice President: Marketing and Development, Vinod Chopra Films, says, “Aamir is the protagonist in Mr Hirani’s film but to say that he is playing the character of Ryan from Five Point Someone is not accurate. Mr Chetan Bhagat is aware of our story and in agreement that it’s not his book but has been initiated from his book. Therefore, the question doesn’t arise of Aamir playing Ryan.”
Who are the three idiots?
Hari — He is the main character and also the narrator of the story. Hari is a shy guy who always longs to be smart and handsome like his friend Ryan. Hari is an average student and is miserable at vivas.
Ryan — He is a smart, handsome and an adventurous fellow who loves his friends more than his parents (at least he says so). He is totally against mugging up the matter and passing exams. He has an innovative mind and wants to do something out of the way.
Alok — Desperately wants to study well and get a decent job to overcome the poverty of his family. He is a sensitive guy.
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