After a bit of a hiatus from the silver screen, Imran Khan, the nephew of Bollywood legend Aamir Khan, is gearing up for a grand comeback. But this time, it’s not a serious spy drama as he initially planned. Nope, it’s something much lighter and funnier—a comedy film titled “Happy Patel.” And guess who’s producing it? None other than his uncle Aamir Khan himself!
The Plot
Imran spilled the beans on his comeback plans a while back, teasing us with talks of a spy series with Disney+ Hotstar. But alas, that project got scrapped, leaving us all a bit disappointed. However, it seems like fate had a better plan in store for him.
According to a juicy scoop from Peeping Moon, Imran is all set to tickle our funny bones as the titular character, Happy Patel. The film promises to be a rollercoaster ride of laughter, set in a world that’s both familiar and refreshingly unique—just like Imran’s previous works. And get this, they’ve already kicked off shooting in the sunny paradise of Goa!
A Fresh Collaboration
But wait, there’s more! “Happy Patel” isn’t just Imran’s big comeback; it’s also marking the directorial debut of none other than Vir Das. You might remember him as Imran’s co-star from the hilarious “Delhi Belly,” which, coincidentally, was also produced by Aamir Khan. Talk about keeping it in the family!
A Change of Plans
Now, you might be wondering, what happened to that spy series Imran was so excited about? Well, turns out, it hit a bit of a snag. The series, which was being helmed by filmmaker Abbas Tyrewala, got the axe after some corporate shuffling at Disney+ Hotstar. But Imran’s not too bummed about it. He’s kinda relieved. In a recent chat with Film Companion, he confessed, “I’m glad it didn’t work out. I wasn’t too keen on playing a gun-wielding hero anyway.”
Imran Khan’s Journey
For those of you who might not be familiar with Imran Khan, let us give you a quick rundown. He first graced the silver screen as a child actor, playing the young version of his uncle Aamir Khan’s characters in classics like “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” and “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.” But it wasn’t until 2008 that he made his big debut as a leading man in “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na,” opposite the bubbly Genelia D’Souza. Since then, he’s had his fair share of hits and misses, with his last outing being “Katti Batti” alongside Kangana Ranaut in 2015.
So, what can we expect from Imran’s grand comeback? Well, if “Happy Patel” is anything like his past performances, we’re in for a treat! With Aamir Khan backing him up and Vir Das bringing his comedic chops to the table, it’s bound to be a laugh riot from start to finish. And who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a whole new chapter in Imran Khan’s illustrious career. We’ll just have to wait and watch!
In the meantime, let’s keep our fingers crossed and our popcorn ready for the much-awaited return of one of Bollywood’s brightest stars. Welcome back, Imran Khan! We’ve missed you.
