Filmmakers go gaga over ‘3 Idiots’; title it as ‘Film of the Year’

Aamir Khan who bagged maximum moolah with 'Ghajini' last year, has emerged a clear winner this year too with his maverick act in ‘3 Idiots’. Playing the uber cool Rancho, the actor has not only floored fans worldwide but has also earned appreciation from his peers. With many filmmakers vouching for `3 Idiots` as their favourite flick this year, it has unanimously won the unofficial title of the ‘Film of the Year’.

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai: Aamir Khan has done it again! The actor who won applauses and bagged maximum moolah with Ghajini last year, has emerged a clear winner this year too with his maverick act in ‘3 Idiots’. Playing the uber cool Rancho, the actor has not only floored fans worldwide but has also earned appreciation from his peers. With many filmmakers vouching for `3 Idiots` as their favourite flick this year, it has unanimously won the unofficial title of the ‘Film of the Year’. With directors like David Dhawan, Sriram Raghavan, Raj Kumar Santoshi, Rohit Shetty, Kunal Deshmukh, Karan Johar ranking `3 Idiots` as their top choice this year, the film is surely headed for a smashing show at the Filmfare Awards. Talking about his favourite film, David Dhawan told a news daily, “`3 Idiots` is the best-written and best-directed film of the year. It has a great entertainment value”. Joining him is Sriram Raghavan who says he loved the film and said, “Maybe because I`m an idiot myself”. And it’s not just the direction that has the filmmakers talking; these taskmasters are appreciating almost every aspect of the film. Talking about the film, Raj Kumar Santoshi said, “ My favourite film of 2009 is ‘3 Idiots’. Good entertainment with a strong message. Fantastic performances, excellent script and direction”. Seconding his peers’ choice, Rohit Shetty too echoed the general notion. “`3 Idiots` is my film of the year for sure. There are very few films that make you feel good and happy. This is one of them”, he said. Well, Aamir Khan seems to have got his reward already. My favourite film of 2009 is ‘3 Idiots’. Good entertainment with a strong message. Fantastic performances, excellent script and direction- Raj Kumar Santoshi