Vir Das's 'Happy Patel' is streaming now on OTT
What's the story
The quirky spy-comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, starring Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, and Imran Khan among others, was released on Netflix on Wednesday, April 1. The film was released in theaters on January 16 and had generated buzz for its unique blend of humor, action, and satire. It also marked Khan's return to the silver screen after over a decade since his last film, Katti Batti (2015).
Film synopsis
Film's plot and themes
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos follows the story of an Indian adopted son of two gay British secret agents who dreams of joining MI7. The film takes a turn when he learns about his Indian roots and is sent on a mission to Goa to rescue a white woman forced to work in a factory. The movie also explores themes like identity, racism, colorism, masculinity, gender roles, parenthood, and freedom, but all under the garb of humor.
Production team
Cast and crew of the film
The film features a star-studded cast including Das as Happy Patel, Palkar as Rupa, Singh as Mama, Sharib Hashmi as Geet, Srushti Tawade as Roxy, Jemima Dunn as Mary Wilkins, among others. The film is directed by Das and Kavi Shastri with a script by Amogh Randive and Das. It is produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, Das, and Shastri under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Aamir had a crackling cameo, too.