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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Vir Das: Fool Volume’ On Netflix, An Indian Comedian Rediscovers His Voice

Being the biggest English-speaking comedian in India seems like both blessing and curse, for precisely the same reason. Standing out as an outspoken stand-up puts a political target on Vir Das‘s back.
Yahoo

Emmy-Winning Indian Comedian Vir Das Sets Lincoln Center Theater Residency: ‘All I’m Thinking About Is the Jokes’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das, who took home the 2023 International Emmy Award for best comedy for his Netflix special “Vir Das: ...
NPR

In a special, comedian recalls when he was first labeled a terrorist in his country

Six minutes and 54 seconds. That's how long it took for comedian Vir Das's life to turn upside down. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) VIR DAS: ...Had seven criminal complaints filed against me, being ...
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Vir Das to be honored at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: ‘Incredibly humbling’ moment for the comedian'

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), which is scheduled to return for its 16th glorious edition from August 14 to 24, 2025, has announced that Vir Das, an Emmy Award-winning comedian and ...
The Economist

Indian comedians have never been so successful or endangered

ON THE INSIDE Habitat looks like any other comedy club. The audience in Mumbai, buzzing and eager to laugh even on a sweltering Thursday evening, had to pack in tight near the small stage. The first ...