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Vir Das
Emmy-winning comedian and actor Vir Das has cemented his place as one of the most prominent voices in global comedy, with The New York Times noting, “No artist embodies the globalization of stand-up like Vir Das.” With four acclaimed Netflix specials to his credit, including Vir Das: For India and the Emmy-winning Landing, Vir continues to push boundaries with his latest special, Fool Volume.
As India’s biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood actor, Vir was the second best-selling live act in India last year. His record-breaking Mind Fool world tour saw him perform across six continents, headlining iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Dubai Opera, Esplanade Singapore, and London’s Eventim Apollo, among others.
Beyond the stage, Vir has written, produced, and starred in multiple acclaimed projects, including the dark comedy Hasmukh (Netflix), travel series Jestination Unknown (Amazon), and ABC’s spy dramedy Whiskey Cavalier. He also featured in Judd Apatow’s Netflix film The Bubble.
Continuing to expand his creative footprint, Vir is now set to make his directorial debut with Happy Patel, produced by Aamir Khan Films, and will soon release his first book, The Outsider.
A trailblazer for Indian comedy on the world stage, Vir’s sharp wit, fearless storytelling, and ability to connect across cultures have made him not just a celebrated performer but a global ambassador for Indian humour.
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Vir Das: The Outsider
Join Emmy Award-winner Vir Das for a one-night-only candid conversation about The Outsider, his sharp, funny memoir of identity, reinvention, and a life lived across continents, contradictions, and the global comedy stage.
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