Vir Das is all praises for Aamir Khan‘s professionalism and humility on the sets of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. The comedian-turned-director revealed that contrary to expectations of elaborate setups, the superstar arrived half an hour early and used only half of a double-door vanity van while taking care of his own entourage.
Vir Das is reuniting with Aamir Khan Productions 15 years after Abhinay Deo’s 2011 hit action comedy Delhi Belly. This time, he plays the titular role and makes his directorial debut with the spy comedy, which he has co-directed with Kavi Shastri. Aamir serves as producer and also makes a special cameo appearance in the film.
Directing Aamir Khan Was A Surreal Experience
Speaking on a podcast on Hook’s YouTube channel, Vir Das shared his experience of directing the legendary actor. He revealed that the team had planned to shoot Aamir’s scenes last to ensure they had a tight-functioning unit in place. They had anticipated that three more vanity vans would be required when the superstar arrived on set.
However, Aamir surprised everyone with his simplicity. “Aamir Khan comes half an hour early and uses half a double-door vanity van, with an entourage that he takes care of,” Vir revealed. He also admitted that after Aamir’s first shot, he and Kavi had to pause for 30 seconds just to process that they were actually directing Aamir Khan.
Vir added that Aamir was extremely collaborative and secure during the shoot. “We improvised with him on an insane level with our suggestions. And he was just super secure,” he said.
Aamir Khan Has Previously Slammed Entourage Culture
Vir’s testimony aligns with Aamir’s own statements on excessive entourage demands in Bollywood. Last year, on the Game Changers podcast, Aamir had criticized younger stars for burdening film budgets with unreasonable demands. He questioned why actors earning in crores refuse to pay for their personal staff and live kitchens.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta had also revealed that certain actors demand up to six vanity vans on set, including separate ones for workout, dining, and staff. Producer Karan Johar echoed similar concerns, stating that he has an ethical problem with excessive entourages and believes actors should cover non-essential personal costs themselves.
About Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a spy comedy directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri. The film stars Vir Das in the titular role alongside Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, and Srushti Tawade. It also features a special cameo by Imran Khan, marking his return to the big screen 11 years after Katti Batti (2015). The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and is slated to release in cinemas on January 16, 2026.
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