Vir Das has long built a reputation as one of India’s most original comedic voices — whether on stage, in films, or with his internationally acclaimed specials. But few know the story of how he managed to convince one of Indian cinema’s most discerning minds, Aamir Khan, to back a film written, co-directed, and headlined by Vir himself.The film in question is titled Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos — a quirky, offbeat comedy that Vir has not only written but also stars in as the titular character, Happy Patel, a bumbling yet endearing detective. The project, Vir reveals, was always envisioned with Aamir Khan in mind as its producer.During his conversation with Yuvaa, Vir Shared that after winning the Emmy, he called up Aamir Khan- the two of them had worked together in Delhi Belly. He revealed that he told Aamir Khan that he has a movie in his mind and if he doesn’t produce it no one would and Aamir asked him to come over and give him a narration and he was on board. The details about the film are still underwraps but it also features Aamir in a cameo and also stars Mona Singh in a very quirky avtaar. In the same interview Vir also thanked Aamir Khan for for being a bastion for fiercely original voices.The film was also in the news in the past few months as it was rumoured that Aamir’s nephew and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na actor Imran Khan would be returning to the big screen with this film. But while the makers continue to state that it is not true- some sources say Imran is part of the film in a way. Vir was last seen in Karan Johar backed OTT show Call Me Bae with Ananya Panday, he played a news anchor in the show.
