Happy Patel – Khatarnak Jasoos: Imran Khan reveals his cameo came from a place of FOMO - here’s how
Happy Patel – Khatarnak Jasoos marks Imran Khan's comeback film after almost 11 years. In a new interview, Imran shared how his cameo role in Vir Das' film came out of FOMO (fear of missing out).
Last Updated: 06.51 PM, Jan 13, 2026
Imran Khan is all set to make his comeback to the big screen with the upcoming film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, directed by Vir Das and produced by Aamir Khan. He will be seen in a cameo role in the film. As Happy Patel is all set to hit cinemas on January 16, 2026, Imran revealed that the cameo itself is playful and driven by FOMO (fear of missing out).
Did Imran Khan join Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos out of FOMO?
Speaking to NDTV, Imran Khan said that his cameo part in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos came from a place of FOMO (fear of missing out). Imran said that Vir Das was developing the project, and as he was going through the stages of development, various of his friends kept joining him.
"It started, of course, with my uncle (Aamir Khan) getting attached as a producer. And I would hear little snippets here and there. And then Mithila, who I got to know because we acted together in Katti Batti—we've remained friends over the years. And she was telling me a lot of fun stuff about the way the project was going," he said.
He also said that he immediately texted Vir Das, and he joined the film because all his friends were involved in it and it seemed like something fun to do.
Was Imran Khan's role in Happy Patel supposed to be a secret?
Imran Khan has also revealed that his involvement with Happy Patel was initially intended to be kept secret. He explained that the trailer came much later and that he shot his part about two years ago, in early 2024. He also said that they kept the matter secret because he had contacted Vir Das directly, without any intermediaries, so there was no room for information to leak.
Recalling how shocked everyone was, he said, "Literally the day I showed up to shoot, the news went out of me being the star of the film. Some enterprising individual photoshopped a poster with me on the cover. And this thing went out. We had totally thought that we should shoot quietly and tell no one about it. And on the day that the film releases, people will watch it and suddenly in the middle of the film, they'll go, ‘Hey, wait, it's that guy.'”
What is Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos about?
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a 2026 Indian spy-comedy starring Vir Das, as the hapless Happy Patel, a errant British-Indian agent, mistaken for a real spy, becomes entangled with a criminal network while discovering his roots in Goa. The story centers on comedic chaos and cultural clash, as Happy's ineptitude threatens to reveal a bigger story, with cameo roles adding star power and the film blending espionage with satire.
The cast includes Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi, Srushti Tawade, Imran Khan, and a special appearance by Aamir Khan, who also co-produces.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos FAQs:
Q: What is Imran Khan's comeback film?
A: Imran Khan will be seen in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which marks the directorial debut of Vir Das, who has co-directed the project with Kavi Shastri. The script is also co-written by Vir Das and Amogh Ranadive under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions.
Q: When is Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos releasing?
A: Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is scheduled to be released exclusively in theatres on January 16, 2026.
Q: What is Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos about?
A: Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a 2026 Indian comedy-spy film starring Vir Das as the bumbling British spy Happy Patel, who discovers his Indian roots while on a mission in Goa, leading to chaotic mishaps.