Actor Imran Khan, best known for his role in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, is gearing up for a return to Bollywood after a hiatus of nine years.
Reportedly, he will be making his comeback in a comedy film titled Happy Patel, produced by his uncle Aamir Khan's production house.
A source revealed, "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.”
The film, Happy Patel, will also mark the directorial debut of comedian-actor Vir Das. Notably, Imran Khan and Vir Das previously co-starred in Delhi Belly in 2011.
In a previous interview with Vogue India, Imran Khan candidly discussed his hiatus from acting, citing personal reasons.
He shared, “I hit a low in 2016 where I felt broken inside. Luckily, I was working in an industry that had rewarded me financially, so by the time I was 30, I didn't have to worry about money. At that point, it wasn't my career because I wasn't excited by it enough to want to work hard for it. I had recently become a father and thought, ‘This is valuable. This is something I take seriously.' I wanted to be the best version of myself for Imara. I decided it was no longer my job to be an actor. Now, I had to fix myself; be at my healthiest and strongest for my daughter.”
Imran Khan's notable films include Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Delhi Belly, Luck, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, I Hate Luv Storys, and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
His last on-screen appearance was in Katti Batti alongside Kangana Ranaut in 2015. Additionally, three years later, he ventured into directing with a short film titled Mission Mars: Keep Walking India.