Vir Das shares how Imran Khan joined 'Happy Patel': ‘Thought of the maddest thing and...’

One of the most anticipated upcoming films, 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', is set to hit theatres on January 16, 2026. The excitement around the film is high, not just because it marks Vir Das’ directorial debut, but also because it brings together Vir Das, Imran Khan and Aamir Khan in the same project years after Delhi Belly. Ahead of the release, Vir Das has revealed a behind-the-scenes chat that shows how Imran Khan joined the film in the most unexpected way.Vir Das recently took to social media to share an actual text exchange with Imran Khan from 2024. Posting a screenshot, Vir wrote, “True story! We thought of the maddest thing and made Imran do it in #HappyPatel. January 16th, you get to see him, and I can’t wait! This is the actual screenshot from Feb 2024.”The conversation began casually, with Imran texting Vir, “Hey, been hearing good stuff about the film you’re making! Any place I could cameo, you think?”Vir’s excitement was instant. He replied, “Are you kidding me???? ABSOLUTELY!!! Let me find something cool. I’m going to make sure it’s insane and fun.”Imran responded warmly, “Sounds like fun. I’d love to be a part of it.”Vir sealed the moment by saying, “Done. Let me design something cool and come at you in a few days. If we’re doing something, it’s gotta pop and be funny as f**k.”What followed was a creative collaboration built on trust and instinct. Backed by Aamir Khan, the film stars Vir Das alongside Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar in pivotal roles. Imran Khan’s cameo adds a dose of nostalgia and excitement, while Aamir Khan’s special appearance further boosts the buzz around the film.