Vir Das

Vir Das celebrated the successful completion of his 'Mind Fool' international tour, the largest ever by an Indian comedian. He expressed gratitude to fans worldwide for attending his shows across continents, from Sydney to New York. The tour solidified his position as a global comedy icon, showcasing Indian humor with authenticity.

Actor-comedian Vir Das took to social media on Monday to pen a heartfelt tribute following the death of his father-in-law, offering a moving reflection on grief, family, and the beautiful chaos of Indian mourning rituals. In an emotional post shared on Twitter, Vir Das recounted the emotional rollercoaster of the past week.

Air India responded to Vir Das's criticism regarding his wife's distressing travel experience from Mumbai to Delhi. Das highlighted the lack of wheelchair assistance and poor onboard conditions despite pre-booking services. The airline acknowledged the delayed assistance due to high demand and limited staff, expressing empathy and committing to improve passenger experience.

Vir Das publicly criticized an airline for failing to provide wheelchair assistance for his injured wife despite booking premium service and pre-arranging support. He detailed broken seats and a two-hour delay, culminating in no assistance upon arrival in Delhi. Das was forced to find a wheelchair and navigate the airport himself, prompting the airline to respond and investigate the incident.

An Air India flight from Chennai to Delhi experienced a significant delay due to a technical issue, causing frustration among passengers. The travelers expressed their anger over the lack of clear communication from the airline regarding the departure time. This incident follows recent criticism from comedian Vir Das, raising further concerns about Air India's service standards.

Aamir recently took a walk down memory lane, revisiting the polarising teaser of his 2011 production 'Delhi Belly', a film known for its bold content and offbeat humour. In a new video shared by Aamir Khan Talkies, the actor opened up about how the film’s first promo was met with confusion and disapproval from audiences.

The hallmark of a strong, resilient, self confident nation is the ability to take criticism – fair or unfair. However, controversies in recent years over the comedy acts of Vir Das, Munnawar Farruqui and now Kunal Kamra have shown that India, currently, is anything but that

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das, who has never shied away from talking about social issues, recently took a dig at Mumbai's worsening air pollution while humorously comparing breathing in the city to "smoking a cigarette."

Ranveer Allahbadia joked about his humour potentially landing him in jail, a statement revisited amid backlash from his comment on India's Got Latent. His inappropriate remark led to public outrage, complaints, and legal trouble, resulting in his interim bail from the Supreme Court. The incident has sparked a debate over the limits of comedy.

The controversy around comedy in India is heating up with the 'India's Got Latent' incident. Comedian Vir Das weighed in, criticizing mainstream media's attack on new media. An FIR was filed against Samay Raina and other panelists for obscenity. Maharashtra Cyber Department has also initiated actions, while MP Naresh Mhaske called for stricter social media regulations.

Soha Ali Khan, her husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya celebrated Herath with the Lootcase actor's parents.

Actor Poorna Jagannathan, known for 'The Night Of' and 'Never Have I Ever', faced intense ageism in Bollywood after her debut in 'Delhi Belly'. Despite the streaming revolution changing the industry, she found more opportunities in Hollywood with critical acclaim in roles like 'Deli Boys'.

YouTube sensation Ranveer Allahbadia is under scrutiny for inappropriate remarks made on the show India’s Got Latent. Known for their edgy humor, his controversial comments led to social media outcry, raising questions about the boundaries of free speech in comedy. The court has warned against making ill statements.

Vir Das, an Indian comedian, won the International Emmy Award for his stand-up special 'Vir Das: Landing' in the best comedy series category. He tied with the British comedy 'Derry Girls'. Das dedicated the award to India, as he was the first Indian comedian to achieve this feat. Before leaving the country, he posted a photo of himself with the award in the venue's kitchen, reflecting on his journey from being a dishwasher to winning an Emmy. This was his second nomination and first win in the segment.

Vir Das with his wife ShivMathur hosted a party in Mumbai.

Actor Vir Das, who will be next seen in upcoming movie "31st October", says the toughest part in the film was playing a father to two little boys.

Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee's wedding photos, featuring joyful celebrations with close friends, have created a buzz online. Notably absent was Prateik's father, Raj Babbar, which has sparked family tensions and disappointment from his half-brother, Arya Babbar.

Vir Das plans to divide time equally between India and USA.

Comedian-actor Vir Das feels celebrities should not post videos on social media that show them ndergoing Covid-19 tests.

Vir Das won the prestigious International Emmy Award for Comedy for his standup special 'Vir Das: Landing'

Legendary stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld praised Vir Das in front of Hollywood actor and comic star Chris Rock, and the Indian comedian found it "cool".

Madhapur police are yet to take a call on granting permission for the show of stand-up comedian Vir Das at Shilpakala Vedika on November 20. The comedian's show in Bengaluru, scheduled for Thursday night, was cancelled after protests by right-wing activists. Police received an application seeking permission to conduct the show of Vir Das at Shilpakala Vedika.

Indian comedian and actor Vir Das has been announced as the host for the 2024 International Emmys. He expressed his excitement on Instagram, highlighting his honor at being the first Indian to host this prestigious event. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 25 in New York City.

Comedian-actor Vir Das posted on Twitter that many old Indian uncles have no concept of respectful communication with a woman

Comedian Vir Das, in a tweet, has accused a cafe in Prague of racism when it "blatantly" refused to serve him because of his skin colour. Shortly after Das's tweet, the comedian tweeted that he got a call from the cafe owner who offered an apology on behalf of his staff for their offensive behaviour.

Indian comedian Vir Das wins the International Emmy Award for 'Vir Das: Landing', receiving love and best wishes. He shares a special note from the principal of his school, Delhi Public School Noida, expressing pride and joy. Vir Das expresses gratitude for the award and credits his team and Netflix for making it possible. 'Vir Das: Landing' is his fourth Netflix comedy special, exploring the concept of being truly global while searching for home. The special premiered on Netflix and competed against shows from France, Argentina, and the UK.

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Vir Das responded to the ALS ice bucket challenge given to him by the students of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), Delhi on his Twitter account on Wednesday.

Indian comedian Vir Das won the International Emmy Award for Comedy for his standup special 'Vir Das: Landing'. He expressed his joy and gratitude, stating that this is not just a milestone for him but for Indian comedy as a whole. 'Vir Das: Landing' is his fourth comedy special, which explores the themes of being truly global and finding home. The special premiered on Netflix and was competing with shows from France, Argentina, and the UK. Earlier, Vir's special 'Vir Das: For India' was also nominated for an International Emmy.

Taking to Instagram story, Shefali Shah posted a picture of Vir Das.