Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has publicly praised comedian, actor, and filmmaker Vir Das for his directorial debut, the spy comedy film 'Happy Patel'. Roshan, who has himself played iconic spy roles on screen, called the movie highly entertaining and applauded its playful, fun-loving tone.
Hrithik Roshan's Social Media Praise for 'Happy Patel'
Roshan shared his enthusiastic reaction on social media soon after watching the film, adding significant weight to the strong early buzz surrounding its release. The actor specifically highlighted how the film's unique blend of silliness and fast-paced storytelling made it an enjoyable watch.
Instagram Posts and Fan Reactions
According to posts shared on Instagram, Roshan wrote: "Very very entertained by Happy Patel. Congrats Vir. The ingenuity of mixing incredible silliness with a relentless screenplay was so much fun to watch!" This comment quickly drew attention from fans and film industry circles, with many praising the public show of support from one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
Roshan later reposted an AI-generated image shared by Vir Das that placed the comedian's character alongside famous Bollywood spies from various films. Reacting to this creative image, Roshan wrote: "Haha, best of luck, Vir! You look great, man. Excited to watch your film today." Das replied with equal enthusiasm, saying: "Holy thanks, Kabir!!!!"
The AI-Generated Spy Image
The viral AI image featured Vir Das's character Happy standing next to several iconic Bollywood spy characters including:
- Salman Khan's Tiger from the 'Tiger' series
- Hrithik Roshan's Kabir from 'War'
- Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan from 'Pathaan'
- Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar from '83'
Das had shared this image with a playful caption that read: "First Day As A Spy. Feeling anxious, not sure if I belong. Hope you'll check out #HappyPatel in theaters. Also, huge respect to these icons for shaping culture."
About 'Happy Patel' - Vir Das's Directorial Debut
'Happy Patel' marks Vir Das's first film as director and is backed by Bollywood legend Aamir Khan. The film reunites Das with actor Imran Khan after their earlier successful collaboration in the cult classic 'Delhi Belly.'
Star-Studded Cast and Plot Details
The ensemble cast includes talented actors such as:
- Mona Singh
- Mithila Palkar
- Sharib Hashmi
- Shruti Tawade
The story follows Happy Smith Waisley, a talented cook living in England with his two adopted fathers, both of whom happen to be secret agents. Happy dreams of becoming a spy himself but fails seven times to clear the MI7 selection process. When a British citizen goes missing in Goa, the agency assigns him the case as a last resort.
During this mission, Happy makes a surprising discovery - he was actually adopted from Panjim in 1991 and his real name is Happy Patel. The film was released in theaters on January 16 and has been earning positive responses from both audiences and critics alike.
Industry Impact and Cultural Significance
Hrithik Roshan's endorsement carries significant weight in Bollywood circles, given his own successful spy film credentials and massive fan following. His public praise for a fellow actor's directorial debut represents a meaningful show of support within the industry.
The film's unique blend of comedy and spy thriller elements, combined with Das's transition from comedian to director, makes 'Happy Patel' one of the most talked-about releases of the season. With Aamir Khan's backing and a strong ensemble cast, the movie represents an important milestone in Vir Das's evolving career in the Indian film industry.
