Pakistani-origin techie rents US theatre to screen 3 Idiots for those in a 'rut'
Farza Majeed, who is based in San Francisco, announced in a post on X that the special screening of 3 Idiots would take place later this month, as he invited people looking for "inspo" or "just a laugh" to attend.
A Pakistani-origin entrepreneur and tech founder has rented out a 250-seat theatre in San Francisco to screen the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots released in 2009 and went on to become one of Bollywood’s most loved films.
Farza Majeed, who is based in San Francisco, announced in a post on X that the special screening would take place later this month, as he invited people looking for “inspo” or “just a laugh” to attend.
“I rented out a 250-seat theatre in San Francisco to screen one of the best movies ever: 3 Idiots,” Majeed said. Describing it as “a beautiful film set in India about three friends trying to figure out what to do with their lives,” he encouraged followers to watch the film if they felt “in a rut” or needed inspiration.
He also shared additional details about the event, saying the screening would be held on May 24, at the Marina Theatre. “1 ticket per person. It will have subtitles. If you've never seen it, I highly recommend it,” he added. A link to the tickets showed that each one was priced at $10.
Take a look at his post here:
Majeed’s post went viral with several users - including foreign nationals - sharing how much they loved the film. Many described 3 Idiots as one of their favourite movies and praised its relatable themes, memorable performances and emotional storytelling.
Starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, 3 Idiots follows three engineering students dealing with academic pressure, friendship and the search for purpose in life. Its blend of humour, emotion and social commentary helped it gain a global fanbase over the years.
A Pakistani-origin entrepreneur and tech founder has rented out a 250-seat theatre in San Francisco to screen the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots released in 2009 and went on to become one of Bollywood’s most loved films.
Farza Majeed, who is based in San Francisco, announced in a post on X that the special screening would take place later this month, as he invited people looking for “inspo” or “just a laugh” to attend.
“I rented out a 250-seat theatre in San Francisco to screen one of the best movies ever: 3 Idiots,” Majeed said. Describing it as “a beautiful film set in India about three friends trying to figure out what to do with their lives,” he encouraged followers to watch the film if they felt “in a rut” or needed inspiration.
He also shared additional details about the event, saying the screening would be held on May 24, at the Marina Theatre. “1 ticket per person. It will have subtitles. If you've never seen it, I highly recommend it,” he added. A link to the tickets showed that each one was priced at $10.
Take a look at his post here:
Majeed’s post went viral with several users - including foreign nationals - sharing how much they loved the film. Many described 3 Idiots as one of their favourite movies and praised its relatable themes, memorable performances and emotional storytelling.
Starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, 3 Idiots follows three engineering students dealing with academic pressure, friendship and the search for purpose in life. Its blend of humour, emotion and social commentary helped it gain a global fanbase over the years.
