Imran Khan is reportedly set for his comeback on the big screen after a nine-year-long break from acting. According to a report by Peeping Moon, the actor will be seen in a comedy-drama titled, ‘Happy Patel’, produced by Aamir Khan.
As per the report, actor-comedian Vir Das will be making his directorial debut with the film. Vir and Imran previously co-starred in ‘Delhi Belly’, which was also produced by Aamir. Speaking about the project, a source told Peeping Moon, “Imran has finally locked in his comeback project, nearly eight months after he hinted at the possibility of returning to movies last year. He will star in and as Happy Patel in a quirky comedy produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film is a laugh-riot and is set in a familiar yet uniquely fresh world, reminiscent of Imran’s previous works. Shooting has already commenced in Goa.”
Earlier, reports suggested that the ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu actor’ was supposed to make his comeback with Disney+ Hotstar’s spy series, where he would be essaying the role of an intelligence officer.
The project was reportedly helmed by filmmaker Abbas Tyrewala. However, the project was discarded after Jio Cinema took over Hostar in 2023. In an interview with Film Companion, Imran said, “All things said and done, I am kind of glad that ended up not coming together. I don’t want to play a character who solves problems with a gun”. Imran is known for his roles in films like ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Luck’, ‘I Hate Luv Storys’, and ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Main’, among many others.
