Vir Das recently opened up about his first meeting with Aamir Khan for his upcoming directorial debut film, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Recalling the moment, Vir revealed that Aamir had been placed
on such a high pedestal that approaching him felt slightly daunting. However, when he finally messaged the Bollywood superstar, it ‘felt like they speak every week’.
Vir said, “He is on such a high pedestal that you don’t really communicate much with him. I hadn’t spoken to Aamir sir for almost 10 years. Then I messaged him saying, ‘Aamir sir, can I call you?’ He replied, ‘Yes, call now.’ And when he picked up, it felt like we speak every week.”
Vir went on to reveal how candidly he pitched his film to Aamir Khan and added, “So I told him, ‘Sir, I have a film with me and I want you to make it. If you don’t make it, no one else will.’ He said, ‘Okay, come next week and give me the narration.’ I have never seen a superstar who is so accessible and gives you a meeting so quickly. I gave him the narration, and after that there were nine more narrations. His main concern is always the script. After nine narrations, he said, ‘Take some money and shoot five scenes.’ I did the test shoot, and then he said, ‘Go on floors.”
Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is directed by Vir Das. The film’s trailer was released recently. It’s filled with humour and quirky moments that hint at a light, entertaining film. Vir Das, both directing and acting, brings his signature comedy style, adding energy, charm, and a youthful feel that builds excitement for the release.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos also stars Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar in pivotal roles. It is slated to release in theatres on January 16, 2026.
