It all started when Aditi, a fan of actor Imran Khan, left a comment on veteran actress Zeenat Aman's Instagram post on her new commercial with a fintech brand. "Zeenat ji ne bhi comeback karlia, patani mera @imrankhan kab karega (Even Zeenat ji made a comeback, don't know when @imrankhan will do the same."
In a serendipitous move, Imran noticed her comment and responded, “Chalo Aditi, let's leave this to the internet… 1M likes, and I'll make it happen (shake hands emoji).”
The rest is history. Hundreds of fans started to like and reply to the comment and #lautaaoimran started to trend on social media. Several interviews by several media publications later, the news breaks today – Imran Khan is set to make his comeback in Vir Das' directorial debut Happy Patel, after a nine-year acting hiatus.
Of all the information we could get our hands on so far, two seem the most exciting. First, Imran is set to play a spy and; two, his uncle and actor Aamir Khan will not only produce the film, but will also essay the role of a don in a cameo appearance.
According to a media report, the film will be a "quirky comedy" – a laugh-riot set in a familiar yet fresh world, reminiscent of previous works of the actor. As for the shooting, it has already begun in Goa.
Imran was last seen in the 2015 film Katti Batti alongside Kangana Ranaut. The Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na hit-maker was earlier supposed to make his comeback as an intelligence officer with a Disney+ Hotstar spy series directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film later got shelved, about which Imran was quoted saying in an interview, "I am glad that it ended up not coming together. I don't want to play a character who solves problems with a gun."
Now, isn't that why we are still in love with the 'Softboy of Bollywood'? Watch this space for more news about the film!
