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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan reveals people thought his career was over after gaining weight for Dangal: ‘He cannot make a comeback now'
Famously known as 'Mr Perfectionist', Aamir Khan has often made headlines for his unique choice of films and his dedication to each of his roles. Despite his stellar career, Aamir has never placed much value on formal education. A college dropout himself, Aamir Khan recently said he has always been like Rancho from 3 Idiots. Speaking to Raj Shamani, Aamir Khan recalled his college days and said, 'I was always Rancho type who didn't care about certificates. I skipped formal education.' He said it was his real life choices and thinking process that made Rajkumar Hirani cast him as Rancho. 'One of the biggest reasons why Raju (Hirani) wanted me in the film is because of my thinking. That is my belief as well. That is who I am.' All the films that brought him immense fame are the ones he took big risks with. Be it Lagaan, which eventually went to the Oscars or Dangal, which broke all box office records, these are the projects that nobody believed in but Aamir Khan followed his instincts. ALSO READ | Thug Life controversy explained: From Kamal Haasan's controversial remark on Kannada language to petition in Karnataka high court He did, 'I also did Lagaan going by instincts. It was a time when everybody thought I was a fool to do it. They thought who will watch a film based on cricket. Even when I took up Rang De Basanti, it was the fifth remake of Bhagat Singh and Azad in that one and half year. It was extremely impractical to take up a subject made so often. Taare Zameen Par and Dangal, all of these projects were my impractical decisions. When I did Dangal, and gained weight for the same, I remember anybody who met me from the industry used to give me weird reactions. They would say, 'Aamir Khan gaya, he cannot make a comeback.' Their reactions used to be so funny. I have taken risks. All these decisions maine pagalpan mein li hai and I have been lucky.' Aamir Khan is currently gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'3 idiots' fame Ladakh school gets CBSE affiliation over two decades after its inception, ET Education
Advt Advt By , PTI New Delhi, Druk Padma Karpo School , nestled in the cold desert of Ladakh and popularly known as "Rancho's school", has finally got CBSE affiliation more than two decades after it was founded. The affiliation was granted after several delays and rejections. The school, which shot to fame after it featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer movie "3 Idiots" in 2009, was so far affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE).Known for its innovative methods of teaching much before the new National Education Policy (NEP) proposed reforms to move away from traditional "rot learning", the school is now planning to expand till class 12."We have finally got the CBSE affiliation after delay of several years and our first batch of class 10 students is now waiting for their CBSE board exam results."Though we had all the required infrastructure in place, excellent result record and focus on innovative ways of teaching and learning, we didn't get the NOC from the JKBOSE despite several attempts all these years," school principal Mingur Angmo told per the affiliation norms of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), schools require a 'no objection certificate' from the respective state board. The foreign schools require a similar document from the embassy concerned or the Consulate of India in the country school has been trying to get the clearance since even before Ladakh acquired the Union Territory status."The infrastructure is already being expanded and we plan to start class 11 and 12 by 2028. We are conducting some training for our teachers to facilitate a smooth transition for students to the CBSE curriculum. Our methods of teaching were different from traditional classroom teaching and with the CBSE also reforming its pedagogy after the NEP, it will be easier for us to blend both," Angmo after the bifurcation, several schools in Ladakh continue to be affiliated to the Jammu and Kashmir board.A committee had also proposed establishment of a new territorial board in Ladakh with an aim to fulfil the "realistic needs of the students as per the natural conditions of the region".The 24-year-old school is named after Mipham Pema Karpo (1527-1592), who is revered as a great scholar, while Padma Karpo means 'White Lotus' in Bothi, the local school is now flocked by tourists, making it a 'must go' point on the itinerary. A wall of the school's building featured in the closing scene of the Bollywood film in which one of the characters, Chatur, tries to urinate but gets an electric shock as two kids throw at him a light bulb connected with wire from the first floor's the 'iconic idiotic wall' - part of a building which was damaged in the 2010 flash floods - still remains on campus, the first floor, earlier made of bricks, has been replaced with wooden structures typically used in school decided in 2018 to relocate the 'Rancho's wall' to ensure students don't get distracted due to inflow of tourists."Now the two areas are separate, the students do not get disturbed by the tourists. However, at times tourists get to attend some activities ongoing at the school. Like yesterday, we had conducted mock elections with the election commission here. The activity was done to give students a first-hand experience of the democratic process right from voting to the forming of a government."So, if there is such an activity going on, we sometimes allow visitors to attend or see," Angmo explained."With CBSE affiliation, the transition for higher education in the country and abroad will be easier for our students and we can set an example of blending traditional classroom learning with innovative and play-way methods of teaching," she added.
India Today
28-04-2025
- India Today
'Rancho's school' from 3 Idiots school gets CBSE affiliation after 24 years
After years of waiting, Druk Padma Karpo School -- better known as Rancho's school from 3 Idiots -- has finally bagged CBSE affiliation, more than two decades after it was founded in the cold desert of for its creative style of teaching long before the National Education Policy (NEP) pushed for change, the school was until now linked with the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE).Even though the school had good infrastructure, solid student results, and a modern approach to learning, it couldn't get the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from JKBOSE for Mingur Angmo shared that they had been trying even before Ladakh became a Union Territory. With the CBSE now on board, the first batch of Class 10 students is awaiting their CBSE board exam school is also preparing to expand till Class 12 by 2028, training teachers to smoothly shift to the CBSE curriculum. Angmo said, "Our methods of teaching were different from traditional classroom teaching and with the CBSE also reforming its pedagogy after the NEP, it will be easier for us to blend both."TOURIST FAVOURITE CONTINUES TO SHINEThanks to 3 Idiots, Druk Padma Karpo became a must-visit for tourists. The famous 'Rancho's Wall' -- where the movie's hilarious electric shock scene was filmed -- still stands, although it was relocated in 2018 to keep students are welcome to watch school activities occasionally, like recent mock elections held to teach students about school's CBSE recognition is not just a win for Druk Padma Karpo but also a big step for education in Ladakh. Several schools still remain tied to the J&K board, though talks of a separate territorial board for Ladakh are now, CBSE affiliation means easier higher education transitions for students in India and abroad, blending Ladakh's traditional ways with modern learning paths.(With PTI inputs) advertisement
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
'3 Idiots' Fame Ladakh School Gets CBSE Affiliation Over Two Decades After Its Inception
Druk Padma Karpo School, nestled in the cold desert of Ladakh and popularly known as "Rancho's school", has finally got CBSE affiliation more than two decades after it was founded. The affiliation was granted after several delays and rejections. The school, which shot to fame after it featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer movie "3 Idiots" in 2009, was so far affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Known for its innovative methods of teaching much before the new National Education Policy (NEP) proposed reforms to move away from traditional "rot learning", the school is now planning to expand till class 12. "We have finally got the CBSE affiliation after delay of several years and our first batch of class 10 students is now waiting for their CBSE board exam results. "Though we had all the required infrastructure in place, excellent result record and focus on innovative ways of teaching and learning, we didn't get the NOC from the JKBOSE despite several attempts all these years," school principal Mingur Angmo told PTI. As per the affiliation norms of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), schools require a 'no objection certificate' from the respective state board. The foreign schools require a similar document from the embassy concerned or the Consulate of India in the country concerned. The school has been trying to get the clearance since even before Ladakh acquired the Union Territory status. "The infrastructure is already being expanded and we plan to start class 11 and 12 by 2028. We are conducting some training for our teachers to facilitate a smooth transition for students to the CBSE curriculum. Our methods of teaching were different from traditional classroom teaching and with the CBSE also reforming its pedagogy after the NEP, it will be easier for us to blend both," Angmo explained. Even after the bifurcation, several schools in Ladakh continue to be affiliated to the Jammu and Kashmir board. A committee had also proposed establishment of a new territorial board in Ladakh with an aim to fulfil the "realistic needs of the students as per the natural conditions of the region". The 24-year-old school is named after Mipham Pema Karpo (1527-1592), who is revered as a great scholar, while Padma Karpo means 'White Lotus' in Bothi, the local language. The school is now flocked by tourists, making it a 'must go' point on the itinerary. A wall of the school's building featured in the closing scene of the Bollywood film in which one of the characters, Chatur, tries to urinate but gets an electric shock as two kids throw at him a light bulb connected with wire from the first floor's window. While the 'iconic idiotic wall' - part of a building which was damaged in the 2010 flash floods - still remains on campus, the first floor, earlier made of bricks, has been replaced with wooden structures typically used in Ladakh. The school decided in 2018 to relocate the 'Rancho's wall' to ensure students don't get distracted due to inflow of tourists. "Now the two areas are separate, the students do not get disturbed by the tourists. However, at times tourists get to attend some activities ongoing at the school. Like yesterday, we had conducted mock elections with the election commission here. The activity was done to give students a first-hand experience of the democratic process right from voting to the forming of a government. "So, if there is such an activity going on, we sometimes allow visitors to attend or see," Angmo explained. "With CBSE affiliation, the transition for higher education in the country and abroad will be easier for our students and we can set an example of blending traditional classroom learning with innovative and play-way methods of teaching," she added. PTI GJS GJS MNK MNK
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2 decades after launch, '3 Idiots' fame Ladakh school now under CBSE
NEW DELHI: Druk Padma Karpo School in Ladakh, which is popularly known as "Rancho's school", has got CBSE affiliation more than two decades after it was founded. The affiliation was granted after several delays and rejections. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The school, which shot to fame after it featured in the Aamir Khan-starrer movie "3 Idiots" in 2009, was so far affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE). "We have finally got CBSE affiliation after delay of several years and our first batch of class 10 students is now waiting for their CBSE board exam results... Though we had all the infrastructure in place, excellent result record and focus on innovative ways of teaching and learning, we didn't get NOC from the JKBOSE despite several attempts all these years," school principal Mingur Angmo said.
