Updated On: 02 January, 2026 11:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mona Singh and Vir Das appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Mona spoke about playing a rare negative role and recalled her struggle to bag Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, revealing she gave nearly 50 auditions before success

A still from Kaun Banega Crorepati 17
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The recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati was graced by none other than Mona Singh and Vir Das who appeared on the reality show to promote their much anticipated next Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. The episode also saw Mithila Palkar and Sharib Hashmi who joined the show hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.
Among the many memorable moments from the episode, Mona Singh’s discussion about her character stood out. Known for portraying strong, relatable and largely positive roles across film and television, Mona revealed that Happy Patel marks a rare departure for her on-screen persona. Speaking about stepping into unfamiliar territory, she shared her excitement about finally playing a darker shade.