Aamir Khan Faces Threat on Social Media Amid Ongoing Film Festival

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has reportedly been threatened through a Facebook post linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, although no formal complaint has been filed with the Mumbai Police. The police are currently verifying the authenticity of the threat. In a related event, Khan clarified that his character in the film '3 Idiots' is not based on the activist Sonam Wangchuk during the London Indian Film Festival. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, critiques the Indian education system through the story of three engineering students.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 18, 2026, 14:51 IST

Threat Reported Against Aamir Khan

A file image of Aamir Khan(Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, July 18: Renowned Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has allegedly been threatened via a Facebook post. However, the Mumbai Police have stated that neither Khan nor his representatives have filed an official complaint as of now.

The police mentioned that they became aware of the threat through news reports and are currently assessing the validity of the viral post before proceeding with any actions.

The threat is said to have originated from a post associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which included a message in Hindi: “I am Aarzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi (Lawrence Bishnoi Group).”

“We will not tolerate those who undermine our culture, including individuals like Aamir Khan who promote such ideas under the guise of 'love jihad.'”

“A response will be forthcoming. This goes against our Sanatan Dharma and our nation… Those who support these notions in the name of fame will face consequences.”

As of now, the Mumbai Police have reiterated that no formal complaint has been lodged by Aamir Khan or his team. They are in the process of verifying the details surrounding the alleged threat reported in the media.

Further inquiries will commence once a complaint is officially filed by Khan's side.

Aamir Khan Clarifies Inspiration Behind '3 Idiots'

In a separate development, Aamir Khan clarified that his character Phunsukh Wangdu from the iconic 2009 film “3 Idiots” is not inspired by educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

During the ongoing London Indian Film Festival, an audience member inquired about the connection between Wangchuk and the film. Aamir responded, emphasizing that the character was not based on any real-life individual.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, “3 Idiots” features Aamir Khan alongside R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in lead roles, with Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Mona Singh, and Omi Vaidya in supporting roles.

The film unfolds through two timelines, one set in the present and the other a decade earlier, exploring the camaraderie of three students at an Indian engineering college while satirizing the rigid nature of the Indian education system.