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Vir Das turns director with Aamir Khan-backed spy comedy ‘Happy Patel’

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Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday announced “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos”, a quirky spy comedy which marks the directorial debut of actor-comedian Vir Das.

The film, starring Das alongside Mona Singh, will be released in theatres on January 16, 2026.

The project was unveiled through a humorous announcement video featuring Khan himself. It was posted by the actor’s banner Aamir Khan Productions.

In the clip, Khan is seen questioning Das about his unconventional approach to action, romance and even an item number in the film, while contrasting visuals show audience members praising the project.

“From ‘Kya BANAYA’ to ‘KYA BANAYA’. Get ready for a wild ride of comedy, action, romance, and some spy stuff as well. ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’, in theatres only from January 16, 2026,” the studio posted.

Das, who has performed globally as a stand-up comic and starred in films such as “Go Goa Gone”, “Badmaash Company” and “Delhi Belly”, is collaborating with Aamir Khan Productions for the second time after the 2011 cult hit “Delhi Belly”.

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Court orders framing of charges against Uphaar Cinema tragedy convict Sushil Ansal in passport case

Uphaar Cinema: A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against the Uphaar fire tragedy convict Sushil Ansal in a separate case for allegedly concealing criminal cases and submitting false declarations to renew a passport. Ansal was booked by the crime branch of Delhi Police in 2019, and he was accused of furnishing false information, as he failed to declare his conviction in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire tragedy.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Shriya Agrawal of Patiala House Courts, in a November 28 order, held that “prima facie, there is sufficient material” to proceed against Ansal for offences under Sections 420 (cheating), 177 (furnishing false information to a public servant), 181 (making false statement on oath) IPC and Section 12 (offenses related to passports) of the Passports Act, relisting the matter for formal framing of charges on January 13, 2026.

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