WATCH: Paps playfully call Aamir Khan Sunil Grover at Happy Patel screening
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt attended the premiere of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, where a light-hearted moment ensued when the paparazzi called Khan by the name of comedian Sunil Grover, citing his recent viral promo.
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt made notable appearances at the premiere of Happy Patel: Dangerous Detective On January 14, attracted the attention of both fans and photographers. The evening took a comedic turn when paparazzi at the venue referred to Aamir Khan as Sunil Grover and vice versa, highlighting the recent wave of online attention Grover received after imitating Khan in a widely shared promotional video for the film. This playful confusion at the premiere is now going viral on social media.
The pair arrived at the event together, and as they walked the red carpet, the audience captured their entrance, which showed a mix of style and elegance. Fans reacted to the paparazzi’s playful moment with amusement, recognizing it as part of an ongoing joke by Grover’s impersonation.
Here is the video:
Sunil Grover’s portrayal of Aamir Khan as the ‘fake Aamir’ in the promo became a standout moment online, with clips circulating widely and receiving significant engagement. The play based on the comic contrast between ‘real-Aamir versus fake-Aamir’ was a hit with the audience and contributed to the discussion around the film.
Collaboration between Khan and Grover in the campaign of Happy Patel: Dangerous Detective This was seen as a creative strategy that blurred the lines between parody and reality. The humorous exchange between the two personalities attracted additional attention at the launch of the film.
Here’s the promo:
Industry observers noted that such viral promotion tactics are becoming increasingly common, with actors and comedians taking advantage of social media to build momentum ahead of a film’s release. The playful dynamic between Khan and Grover was cited as a successful example of this approach.
screening of Mubarak Patel Aamir-Gauri, Tripti Dimri, Imran Khan and the cast and crew were present.
Happy Patel: Dangerous Detective This marks the directorial debut of Vir Das and sees him step into a quirky, never-before-seen avatar as an unconventional detective. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film also stars Aamir Khan himself in a quirky role. Happy Patel: Dangerous Detective All set to release in theaters on 16th January.
