IIM Bangalore students looked older than '3 Idiots' cast, says Madhavan. 'I was 40 years old at that time'
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R Madhavan recently reflected on his experience playing an 18-year-old student in 3 Idiots at the age of 40, admitting to initial nervousness about convincingly portraying a college student. He shared how he, along with co-stars Aamir Khan and Sharman Joshi, felt reassured when they discovered that the real students at IIM Bangalore appeared much older, with some even bald or graying. Madhavan also discussed how the discomfort of such age-inappropriate casting has made him more cautious in choosing roles today.
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