3 Idiots (Hindi) is a 2009 Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijit Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Omi Vaidya, and Boman Irani and is loosely based on the novel, Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat.
A comedy about three college buddies that doesn't let its more serious theme of "self-actualization" get in the way of the entertainment, 3 Idiots takes a while to lay out its game plan but pays off emotionally in its second half. Quality mainstream item from producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and helmer Rajkumar Hirani, best known for their 2003 hit Munna Bhai MBBS, comes laden with must-see smarts, especially super-choosy star Aamir Khan (Lagaan). Crossover potential is zero, but the Dec. 23 release should score some intelligent numbers among Indian auds at home and abroad over the year-end frame.
Script is loosely based on Chetan Bhagat's 2004 bestseller, "F...
Amir Khan is always an inspiration. as usual he is trying to convey a message of change in way we consider educational system, particularly in the Indian sub continent. Brilliant performances by Amir Khan and Boman Irani. A must watch movie.
Is there something better than the word " AWESOME" ??. I have already watched it twice in last 12 hours. The sour & bitter truth of life & its complexity depicted in a hilarous way by Aamir Khan. I have to admit he still is my Favorite Bollywood actor.