

3 Idiots
“Aal Izz Well!”
Overview
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Top Cast

Aamir Khan
Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad

R. Madhavan
Farhan Qureshi

Sharman Joshi
Raju Rastogi

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Pia Sahastrabudhhe

Boman Irani
Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe

Omi Vaidya
Chatur "Silencer" Ramalingam

Mona Singh
Mona Sahastrabuddhe

Rahul Kumar
Millimeter

Parikshat Sahni
Mr. Qureshi

Farida Dadi
Mrs. Qureshi
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About 3 Idiots
3 Idiots is a drama, comedy film released in 2009 exploring themes of challenge, middle class, slapstick comedy, coming of age, flashback, teacher. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, it stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi. Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
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