Sonam Wangchuk<\/b> is the personality that inspired the fictional character of Phunsukh Wangdu in the blockbuster Bollywood film \u20183 Idiots.\u2019\u00a0 <\/span>Sonam Wangchuk<\/b> is a Ladakh-based engineer who has contributed significantly to technological revolutions in <\/span>education<\/b><\/a> and learning. His work continues to be a source of inspiration to millions across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sonam Wangchuk<\/b> is a philanthropist who has worked hard to bring learning-oriented and skill-based education to Ladakh. His efforts are transforming the educational system in the state, helping children find new and engaging ways to improve their employability. Here is everything you need to know about <\/span>Sonam Wangchuk<\/b>, the real-life Phunsukh Wangdu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sonam Wangchuk<\/b> was born in 1966, in Uleytokpo near Alichi in Ladakh. He did not enroll in school until the age of 9, primarily because there were not a lot of schools in his village. His father was Sonam Wangyal, a politician who was also the minister of the state government in Srinagar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the key features of this real-life Phunsukh Wangdu was that he looked significantly different from other students. As a result, he was often labeled as \u2018stupid\u2019 owing to his lack of responsiveness. He usually recalls this as the darkest period of his life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 1977, he left for Delhi because he was struggling with society. He pleaded his case to Vishesh Kendriya Vidyalaya\u2019s school principal. Soon after, he completed his<\/span> BTech in Mechanical Engineering<\/b><\/a> from REC Srinagar (now known as the National Institute of Technology Srinagar).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sonam Wangchuk<\/b> had many differences with his father over his decision to pursue higher education in the<\/span> engineering<\/b><\/a> stream. As a result, he had to finance his education. He also studied for two years at Craterre School of Architecture in Grenoble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check out: <\/b>Top 10 best humans in the world<\/b><\/a><\/p>\nSonam Wangchuk Education and Early Career\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n