Vir Das Ventures Into Horror With Found-Footage Film 'Baara Number'

The upcoming project 'Baara Number' will see Vir Das collaborating once again with Kavi Shastri, with the duo co-directing the film. Known for their distinct storytelling approach, the pair is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the horror genre, focusing on a more layered and immersive narrative style.

The movie Baara Number is scheduled to go on floors in June, with its initial shooting schedule planned in Mumbai. Vir Das will also feature as part of a multi-character cast in the film.

As per a source close to IANS, the film is positioned as a found footage horror narrative, the project aims to move beyond conventional tropes, blending psychological depth with atmospheric storytelling.

The film has reportedly been in development for some time and is expected to offer a nuanced take on fear, exploring both external tension and internal human emotions.

Talking about his maiden directorial, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is produced under Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and Srushti Tawade. It marked the silver screen return of Imran Khan over ten years after he starred in Katti Batti.

The film follows Happy Patel, the adopted son of two gay British secret agents, who aspired to follow his fathers' footsteps, and join the MI7 covert agency, but failed, soon learns that he is of Indian origin.

He is assigned to Goa, on a mission, to rescue and retrieve a white woman who is being forced to work in a factory on developing a formula for a fairness cream by local donna Mama, who houses an inter-generational enmity with Happy, and is eager to settle scores.

- IANS