Highlighting the film’s universal appeal san franciscoThe founder recently announced on social media that he has rented a 250-seat theater in the city. What is his goal? Hosting a special screening of the iconic 2009 Indian film 3 Idiots. The news sparked a wave of nostalgic reactions online, with internet users around the world reminiscing about the time they first watched the film or how much they loved it.
“I rented a 250-seat theater in San Francisco to show one of the best movies ever made: 3 Idiots” Pakistan-origin founder Farza Majeed wrote on X that his LinkedIn says he lives in San Francisco.
He continued, “This is a beautiful film set in India about three friends trying to figure out what to do with their lives. If you’re stuck in a rut, need some inspiration, or just want a laugh, watch it.”
He wrote in a follow-up tweet: “The screening will be Sunday, May 24th at San Francisco’s Esplanade Theater. One ticket per person. There will be subtitles. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend you go.”
According to a link provided by Majeed, the screening will be held at the Esplanade Theater on May 24 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm PDT. Tickets are $10.00.
What is social media saying?
One person praised: “Man this is an epic move.” Another wrote: “Oh I’ve been wanting to see this.”
A third commented: “One of the best movies ever! Loved by classmates from China, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Czech Republic, Slovakia and many other countries.” A fourth wrote: “Watched this in engineering school and it hits differently. To this day it’s still one of my all time favorites!”
Read the host’s full note:
Hi! We are Faza and Adil.
And, we rented a theater to show 3 Idiots!
This is probably the best Bollywood movie ever made. This is a story about… well, it sounds simple, following your dreams.
I still watch it at least once a year whenever I need to be inspired again. Even after rewatching it 30 times, it makes me laugh and cry (in a good way) every time. I think everyone who makes something can find some parts of it relatable.
Duration 3 hours. The lobby opens at 12:30 and we will depart on time at 1:00. Try not to be late!
The concession stand might still be open, not sure, but there’s no one to check bags or do anything you want to do.
Excited to meet you.
Introduction to “Three Idiots”:
“3 Idiots” is a Hindi coming-of-age satirical comedy film released in 2009. The film tells the story of three engineering students Farhan Qureshi (played by Madhavan), Raju Rastogi (played by Sharman Joshi) and the eccentric Rancho (played by Aamir Khan) at an elite but highly competitive Indian university.
The story explores the intense social and parental pressure to follow a traditional career path, contrasting with Rancho’s philosophy of striving for excellence rather than rote learning.
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Years after graduation, Farhan and Raju embark on a nostalgic road trip to find the mysteriously missing Rancho. Ultimately, the film is a heartwarming critique of a rigid education system, celebrating true friendship, passion, self-discovery, and the belief that true learning leads to success.
