So, I just got back from the theater after watching Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (2026), and honestly, my brain is still a little bit fried. If you liked Delhi Belly back in the day, this is basically its spiritual, slightly chaotic younger brother who went to culinary school and then failed spy training seven times.
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| (Photo Credit: amirkhanproductions) A Hilarious A-Rated Comedy with a Heart |
Here is my (mostly) coherent review of the whole thing!
The Plot (Or lack thereof?)
The story follows Happy Patel (Vir Das), who is a chef living in London with his two white spy dads—which is already a hilarious setup. He’s desperately trying to get into MI-7, but he’s just too... soft? He does ballet, he cooks, and he can’t even put a gun together (literally, he forgets the trigger).
Eventually, he gets sent to Goa to find a missing scientist who made a fairness cream. Yes, you read that right. He also finds out he was actually born in India, leading to this whole identity crisis where he doesn't know which God to pray to or how to speak Hindi without swearing by accident.
What Worked (The Good Stuff)
Vir Das is a vibe: He directed this too (with Kavi Shastri), and you can tell it’s his brand of humor. His "firangi" accent and the way he mangles Hindi words—like calling everyone "Tom" instead of "Tum"—is hilarious.
The Cameos!!: Okay, Aamir Khan shows up as Jimmy Mario, and he’s clearly having the time of his life. But the real MVP is Imran Khan. Seeing him back on screen after like 11 years (since Katti Batti, I think?) was such a nostalgia trip. He plays this international supermodel named Milind Morea, and honestly, the "massy" entry he gets is iconic.
Mona Singh as "Mama": She plays the villain who runs a crime-meets-skincare company. She’s ruthless but also makes really good cutlets? It’s very weird, very "kuch-bhi" comedy, but she sells it.
The Climax: It starts as a cooking battle and turns into a dance-off/fight. It’s peak absurdity.
The "Meh" Moments
Mithila Palkar: I love her, but she’s a bit wasted here. She plays a dancer named Rupa who is supposed to be a terrible dancer, which is funny for five minutes, but then she doesn't have much to do.
The Length: The first half is a riot, but the second half drags a bit when it tries to get a little "serious" about Happy finding his roots. We came for the spices and the slapstick, not the tears!
The Language: Heads up, this is strictly A-rated. There is a lot of swearing. I went with my younger cousin and had to cover his ears every two minutes.
Final Verdict: 3.5 / 5 Stars ⭐️
It’s not a masterpiece, and if you’re looking for a serious spy thriller like Pathaan or Tiger, you will be very confused. But if you want a "no-brains-needed" laugh with some great music (the song Chaanta Tera is actually a bop), it's a great one-time watch with friends.
Wait, did I mention the slow-motion waiter? There’s a gag with an old waiter who takes days to bring your food... honestly, that was my favorite part.
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