The Academy gives shout-out to Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots, fans react

The official Instagram account of The Academy has surprised Indian fans yet again. Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's 2009 comedy-drama 3 Idiots got a shoutout from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as it featured its iconic examination hall scene from the film on its Instagram page. The scene features the lead actors of the film - Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan. 

The Academy posts 3 Idiots clip

Sharing the video on its social media account, The Academy wrote: "Rancho's presence of mind was at 100% here. Film: 3 IDIOTS Directed by Rajkumar Hirani Written by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi (Based on the novel "Five Point Someone" by Chetan Bhagat) Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya and Boman Irani"

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Fans react the The Academy's post for 3 Idiots

As soon as the video was shared on social media, fans took to the comments section to display their excitement. One fan wrote - "Tbh this movie deserves oscar much better than hollywood shit", while another one wrote - "The movies story is Oscar worthy" One user called it "One of the best Indian movie ever" while another one said - "Amazing to see the academy appreciating this film."

For the uninitiated, Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots is a critically acclaimed film that left a lasting impression on audiences with its heartfelt narrative and standout performances. Even after years of its release, the film is still appreciated by viewers for its witty satire on the pressures of the Indian education system. The film weaved a compelling story around the friendship of three engineering students played masterfully by Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan. 

3 Idiots also stars Boman Irani, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ali Fazal, and Mona Singh in pivotal roles. If you are wondering where can you watch the film now on OTT, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. 

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