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News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Was 'Virus' Played By Boman Irani In '3 Idiots' Really A Villain?
Why was Virus so disliked in 3 Idiots? Reddit has revisited '3 Idiots' to shed light on Boman Irani's iconic character. The villains in select Bollywood movies do not enjoy the luxury of being portrayed in the grey area. Their accompanying background score, the 'villainous" dialogues they utter, the animated mannerisms they exhibit, or them being clowned on the screen over and over again by the 'hero" throughout the movie, make the audience return to their homes and wonder, 'Well, that character was a total jerk!" Over the years, Indian janta that enjoys Bollywood movies has revisited cinema and changed their stance on some of the characters they hated growing up. Anshuman in Jab We Met (2007) could have handled the Geet situation with empathy and respect, but was he really the bad guy or just stuck in a sticky situation as his love interest Geet? Sure, Subodh was a walking and talking calendar in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), but isn't it a green flag that a partner remembers the minute details of their dates, which could mean they really care? Dr Asthana's sole crime in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) was that he made Munna's father cry, aware that their son was a local gangster with no real medical background. Was Munna hanging out on the hospital campus around real patients safe then? And now, Reddit has turned the clock back and revisited the curious case of Virus aka Viru Sahastrabudhhe, the iconic character portrayed by an exceptional Boman Irani in the coming-of-age comedy-drama 3 Idiots (2009). Out And Out Villain? 'Thoughts On Him? I Am Slowly Realizing He Was Correct All The Time," Reddit user Fun_Cookie7135 titled his post. 'i think the point was simply that even if you are correct you have to be a nice person for other people to respect you and understand you, (sic)" a user, responding to the post, wrote. The OP added to the conversation by saying, 'The movie presented him as a villain rather than showing that his saying was & remains correct in real world." A third asserted that Virus's favourite student succeeded in life, but so did the students he disliked – implying that his teachings were misplaced, and he was wrong in preaching that marks were everything to thrive in the real world. Virus' Impact First Rancho, then Pia (Viru's daughter) – both remind Virus about the suicides of Joy and the director's son. The unempathetic head of the college declines a deadline extension to Joy Lobo, who is building a drone but hasn't completed his project yet owing to his father's ailment. Joy is devastated as he proceeds to take his own life. Additionally, Viru's son is pressured to pursue engineering instead of literature, his preferred career path. Piaa reveals to him in the tail end of the movie that her brother did not lose his life in a freak train accident but had died by suicide. The arrogant director, though not directly involved, refuses to admit his part in the loss of two lives. When pressured by Virus to betray his friend Rancho to avoid expulsion from college, Raju jumps out of the window from the director's office. He, however, survives and makes a full recovery. The movie shows Boman Irani's character in a moment of 'redemption" when he holds his grandchild, whom Rancho and fellow hostlers help deliver at the campus, and says that he could become a footballer instead of imposing his idealistic take on 'excellence". But was that enough to redeem him? Virus was a flawed man who lacked accountability, and his ego damaged those around him. A page called ' Villains Wiki" summed up Virus' crimes which, according to them, were as follows: 1) Abuse of power 2) Psychological abuse 3) Wrongful termination 4) Enforced suicide 5) Attempted sabotage Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : 3 Idiots view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 24, 2025, 13:22 IST News explainers Was 'Virus' Played By Boman Irani In '3 Idiots' Really A Villain? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kareena Kapoor Is Taimur's Biggest Cheerleader As He Goes For Mountain Climbing
Last Updated: Kareena Kapoor Khan dropped a picture of Taimur ascending a mountain with the help of technical equipment like ropes and crampons. Looks like adrenaline runs in the Pataudis' blood. After Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan, now their younger brother Taimur Ali Khan has showcased his love for adventure sports as he recently went mountain climbing during his Greece vacation. Taking to Instagram, his mother and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan dropped a picture of Tim ascending a mountain with the help of technical equipment like ropes and crampons. Sharing the picture on her stories, Kareena wrote in the caption, 'Flying high, my boy." Kareena Kapoor Khan Vacationing In Greece Recently, Kareena dropped a string of stunning pictures from her trip, which undoubtedly set the internet on fire. In the snapshots, the actress was seen striking a pose in a hot yellow bikini top, which she paired with a brown skirt. Bebo rounded off her look with a matching cap and black sunglasses. She wore no accessories, allowing her outfit to take centre stage. Needless to say, Kareena looked stunning as she posed on a beach in Greece. In the caption, the 3 Idiots actress wrote, 'Did a lungi dance in Greece…had fun, must try." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Kareena Kapoor Khan's Personal Life The actress is a proud mother of two young boys, Taimur and Jeh, whom she welcomed with her husband Saif Ali Khan in 2016 and 2021, respectively. She often treats her Instafam with pictures and videos of her little munchkins on social media. Kareena Kapoor Khan's Work Front She was last seen in the action drama film, Singham Again, which was released in theatres on Diwali 2024. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the film also featured an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Jackie Shroff. The film follows the story of DCP Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn, as he navigates a challenging phase in his life, including his marriage to Avni Kamat. The plot takes inspiration from the epic Ramayana and involves Singham and his team rescuing Avni after she is kidnapped by the antagonist, Danger Lanka. She will reportedly be next seen in director Meghna Gulzar's next project, Daayra, co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The official announcement of the film is still awaited. First Published: July 22, 2025, 18:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suzanne Bernert remembers late husband Akhil Mishra on his birthday; writes ‘It still feels unreal'
Actress Suzanne Bernert took to social media to pen a heartfelt note remembering her late husband, actor Akhil Mishra, on his birthday. Pouring out her emotions, Suzanne expressed how difficult it still is to accept his absence. 'It would have been your Birthday today. I don't know what to write as it still feels unreal that this is already the second one you are not here,' she wrote. Akhil Mishra, known for his memorable roles in Udaan, 3 Idiots, and various television shows, passed away in 2023. Remembering the life they shared, Suzanne continued, 'Your fans miss you and your family here in Germany. You have given me so many years of happiness, taught me so many things. One of them was to move on but that's the hardest.' Her message revealed Akhil's wish for her to find happiness again. 'I am being loved again and that was your wish for me. Always wanting everything good for me,' she shared, expressing gratitude for his selflessness and endless love. Reflecting on their bittersweet journey together, Suzanne wrote, 'We both knew we won't be getting old together and I am grateful for the years we had together.' She ended her post with a symbolic gesture: 'Feeding you a piece of cake wherever you are, my Love. Birthday without you.' On the personal front, Suzanne and Akhil's relationship was admired for its strength and simplicity. Despite coming from different cultural backgrounds—Suzanne being German and Akhil Indian—their bond grew stronger with time, both personally and professionally. Akhil Mishra's sudden passing left a void not just in Suzanne's life but also among his fans. Suzanne's tribute serves as a poignant reminder of enduring love, grief, and the struggle of moving forward while carrying memories that never fade.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Look who's making kamikaze drones for Army: Two 20-yr-old engineering students
Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhary HYDERABAD: Bomb-dropping kamikaze drones - 300kmph, radar-proof. Assembled inside a hostel room of BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus. The Army buys in. Two 20-year-old engineering students of the institute have stunned India's defence circles by building and selling cutting-edge UAVs to Army units across Jammu, Haryana's Chandimandir, Bengal's Panagarh, and Arunachal Pradesh - all within two months of launching their start-up Apollyon Dynamics. Their mission: reduce India's dependency on imported drones. Jayant Khatri, a mechanical engineering student from Rajasthan's Ajmer, and electrical engineering student Sourya Choudhury from Kolkata built their drones with off-the-shelf parts, customised the systems for Indian terrain, and pitched them to Army officers via cold messages on LinkedIn. "I just started shooting cold emails to whoever I could find... Luckily, a colonel responded and called us to Chandigarh for a demo," Khatri said Monday. What followed was a whirlwind - a live demo of bomb-dropping and racing drones, followed by more demonstrations to military regiments. Orders began flowing in. The company was born. Their standout product: a kamikaze drone that hits speeds over 300kmph, five times faster than standard commercial UAVs, and delivers 1kg payloads with pinpoint accuracy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Our drones are not just fast - they can't be detected on radar," said Choudhury. The duo insists every UAV is built in-house with a focus on "ruggedness, reliability and adaptability". "Our shared love of robotics brought us together. We started with a defence-tech club on campus. Then came the orders - that's when we knew we had to go big," Choudhury said. The team now includes six second-year students and is working on next-generation VTOL & fixed-wing platforms to boost mission flexibility. They also offer hands-on training to military personnel - even those with no prior flight experience. "It's heartening to see what they've achieved," said professor Sanket Goel of BITS Pilani. In "3 Idiots", Joy Lobo's passion for machines died in silence - no support, no takers. In real life, two students built war-ready drones in a hostel room. The Army called back.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
300kmph, radar-proof: Army buys BITS-Hyd students' hostel-built drones
Hyderabad: Bomb-dropping Kamikaze drones — 300kmph, radar-proof. Assembled inside a hostel room of BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus. The Army buys in. Two 20-year-old engineering students of the institute have stunned India's defence circles by building and selling cutting-edge UAVs to Army units across Jammu, Haryana's Chandimandir, Bengal's Panagarh, and Arunachal Pradesh — all within two months of launching their start-up Apollyon Dynamics. Their mission: reduce India's dependency on imported drones. Jayant Khatri, a mechanical engineering student from Rajasthan's Ajmer, and electrical engineering student Sourya Choudhury from Kolkata built their drones with off-the-shelf parts, customised the systems for Indian terrain, and pitched them to Army officers via cold messages on LinkedIn. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "I just started shooting cold emails to whoever I could find… Luckily, a colonel responded and called us to Chandigarh for a demo," Khatri said, speaking to TOI on Monday. What followed was a whirlwind — a live demo of bomb-dropping and racing drones, followed by more demonstrations to military regiments. Orders began flowing in. The company was born. Their standout product: a Kamikaze drone that hits speeds over 300kmph, five times faster than standard commercial UAVs, and delivers 1kg payloads with pinpoint accuracy. "Our drones are not just fast — they can't be detected on radar," said Choudhury. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Desert Order Undo The duo insists every UAV is built in-house with a focus on "ruggedness, reliability and adaptability". "Our shared love of robotics brought us together. We started with a defence-tech club on campus. Then came the orders — that's when we knew we had to go big," Choudhury said. The team now includes six second-year students and is working on next-generation VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing)) and fixed-wing platforms to boost mission flexibility. They also offer hands-on training to military personnel — even those with no prior flight experience. "It's heartening to see what they've achieved," said professor Sanket Goel of BITS Pilani. "Their start-up has already secured multiple orders from the armed forces." In "3 Idiots", Joy Lobo's passion for machines died in silence — no support, no takers. In real life, two students built war-ready drones in a hostel room. The Army called back.
