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Imran Khan Joins Vir Das’s ‘Happy Patel’ After Surprise Text

Das reworked the script to create a new part ahead of the January 16 theatrical release.

Overview

  • Vir Das makes his feature directorial debut on Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos for Aamir Khan Productions, co-directing with Kavi Shastri while also starring.
  • Das says Imran Khan personally texted asking to “do something fun,” prompting a rewrite to craft an “entertaining and wild” role tailored for him.
  • The trailer positions the film as a quirky, humour-driven entertainer with a high comic quotient.
  • The ensemble includes Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar, with the film set to open in cinemas on January 16, 2026.
  • Das also praises producer Aamir Khan’s on-set professionalism and notes Aamir appears in a cameo.