14 Years Later, Chatur Ramalingam's September 5 Challenge From 3 Idiots Is Still The Internet’s Favourite

Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi’s 3 Idiots remain one of Bollywood’s most cherished films. No matter how often it’s watched, the movie never loses its appeal. With its blend of impactful messages on the value of authentic education and the pressures of student life, alongside its hilarious moments, the film has countless unforgettable scenes. But there’s one particular scene that remains a fan favourite. Remember Chatur Ramalingam’s unforgettable Teacher’s Day speech?

While the entire speech had audiences in splits, who can forget Omi Vaidya’s Chatur challenging Rancho and his friends on the night of September 5, engraving the date on the tank wall? Over a decade later, that iconic challenge remains etched in fans’ memories. As Teacher’s Day 2024 rolls around, the unforgettable September 5 scene has gone viral once again.

A picture from the scene is now doing rounds on the internet with the caption, “It’s been 14 years, hai himmat?, bol aayega?”

Reacting to the post, fans flooded the comments with hilarious reactions. A user wrote, “I woke up today and saw this date on my lock screen, and immediately I was sure that the internet is going to be filled with this meme today.”

Another commented, “There should be a short film starring Omi Vaidya every year where he would try to find them to brag about himself.”

“Was waiting to see this lol,” a comment read.

Many others also shared similar memes. One compared how Indians remember the date of September 5.

A user wrote, “Watched this movie yesterday again and today is Sept 5. A date to remember from #3Idiots.” Social media users also shared funny Happy Teacher’s Day messages on the internet with the particular scene from the film.

Back in 2022, actor Omi Vaidya, while paying tribute to his own scene, shared a hilarious video on Instagram. In Chatur’s style, he could be seen flexing his luxurious car and money.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots features actors like Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Kareena Kapoor and others in key roles. The film came out in December 2009, emerging as one of the biggest hits in Bollywood.