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Mona Singh Reveals: Why Happy Patel Captures Delhi Belly's Madness

Mona Singh says her new film "Happy Patel" brings back the same wild energy as the cult hit "Delhi Belly." She points out that the same words used to describe Delhi Belly—dark, quirky, off-beat—perfectly fit Happy Patel. The film is a detective comedy produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Vir Das. Singh, a veteran actress famous for her role as Jassi, is also set to appear in the upcoming "Border 2."

Key Points: Mona Singh Compares Happy Patel to Iconic Delhi Belly Film

  • Mona Singh draws a direct parallel between the cult film Delhi Belly and her upcoming movie Happy Patel
  • She highlights the shared fearless tone and unpredictable storytelling style of both films
  • The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by comedian-actor Vir Das
  • Singh's career spans 25 years, boosted by her iconic TV role as Jassi which made her a household name
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Mona Singh on Happy Patel: "The dark, quirky, off-beat madness of Delhi Belly Is back"

Actress Mona Singh says her new film 'Happy Patel' shares the dark, quirky, and off-beat essence that made 'Delhi Belly' a cult classic. Discover the connection.

Mona Singh on Happy Patel: "The dark, quirky, off-beat madness of Delhi Belly Is back"
"They were all giving one words for Delhi Belly, woh saare words Happy Patel ke liye apt hai, dark hai, quirky hai, off beat hai, sab kuch hai. - Mona Singh"

Mumbai Jan 14

Bollywood and television actress Mona Singh has drawn a direct parallel between the unconventional movie Delhi Belly and her upcoming film Happy Patel.

Mona Singh, who has been a part of both worlds of mainstream and experimental storytelling, highlighted how the essence that made Delhi Belly iconic is deeply embedded in Happy Patel as well.

Recalling the reactions Delhi Belly once received, Mona said, "They were all giving one words for Delhi Belly, woh saare words Happy Patel ke liye apt hai, dark hai, quirky hai, off beat hai, sab kuch hai. And I so enjoyed being a part of this mad, crazy universe."

Talking about Happy Patel, much like Delhi Belly, the film seems to thrive on its fearless tone and unpredictable storytelling.

Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is directed by Vir Das, also starring Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar in pivotal roles, the film is slated to release in theatres on 16th January, 2026.

Meanwhile, talking about Mona Singh, the actress has been a part of the entertainment industry for almost 25 years.

Her television show "Jassi Jassi Koi Nahin", that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from September 1, 2003, to May 4, 2006, had put her in the top category of actors.

The show ran for nearly three years and transformed Mona Singh into a household name as Jassi. With her geeky glasses, braces, and understated wardrobe, Jassi became the face of intelligence, sincerity, and resilience.

Singh had previously revealed that the makers were extremely protective of her on-screen look, even barring media from the sets of the show to keep her original appearance under wraps.

Mona, was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan's debut directorial, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood", playing the mother of lead actor Laksh Lalwani, a performance that drew immense applause.

At the trailer launch of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood", Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan warmly welcomed Singh on stage, admitting that he had been a long-time fan of "Jassi Jassi Koi Nahin", a revelation that made her beam with pride.

Along with Happy Patel, the actress will also be seen in Border 2 paired opposite Sunny Deol.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting comparison. Delhi Belly worked because of its raw, unfiltered take. Hope Happy Patel isn't just trying to copy the formula. Vir Das directing and Aamir Khan producing is a solid combo though. Fingers crossed.
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Arjun K
Mona Singh deserves all the success. She's been consistently good for 25 years. Jassi was iconic, and now she's doing such diverse work. Border 2 with Sunny Deol AND this? What a line-up!
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Sarah B
As someone who loved Delhi Belly, I'm cautiously optimistic. The trailer needs to deliver on that "dark, quirky" promise. The cast with Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar is promising. January 2026 is so far away!
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Karthik V
Setting expectations so high by comparing to Delhi Belly is a risky move. That film was lightning in a bottle. I hope Happy Patel finds its own voice and isn't just riding on that nostalgia. Still, will watch for Mona Singh.
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Nisha Z
The fact that SRK himself said he was a fan of Jassi! 😍 That must have been such a proud moment for her. She's a true example of talent and longevity. Excited to see what this "mad, crazy universe" is all about.

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