Vir Das Reveals 'Pathaan-Tiger' Inspired Spy Comedy 'Happy Patel' Script Rewrite

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News18•17-01-2026, 10:05
Vir Das Reveals 'Pathaan-Tiger' Inspired Spy Comedy 'Happy Patel' Script Rewrite
- •Vir Das makes his directorial debut with 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', starring Imran Khan's comeback.
- •Aamir Khan produced the film, which was released on January 16.
- •Das stated that the success of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' and Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' validated the idea of a spy comedy in India.
- •He rewrote the entire script for 'Happy Patel' two years ago, leveraging the mainstream popularity of the spy genre for a comedic take.
- •Vir Das expressed nervousness about Aamir Khan's involvement but praised Khan's inspiring working style, including extensive test screenings.
Why It Matters: Vir Das's directorial debut, 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', was inspired by the success of 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger 3'.
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