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Vir Das

A bold and boundary-pushing comedian navigates the highs and lows of global fame as he challenges cultural norms, one punchline at a time.

Born

1979

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Producer
Writer

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 30 credits.

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Biography

Vir Das is an Indian comedian, actor, and musician known for his work in stand-up comedy and Hindi cinema. He gained prominence through supporting roles in films such as *Badmaash Company* (2010), *Delhi Belly* (2011), and *Go Goa Gone* (2013). In 2017, he performed the Netflix comedy special *Abroad Understanding*. With a career spanning approximately 35 plays, over 100 stand-up shows, 18 films, eight TV shows, and six comedy specials, Das has established himself as a versatile performer. He also contributed comedic writing to publications like *Femina*, *Maxim*, and *DNA*. In 2019, he made his debut in American television with the series *Whiskey Cavalier*. In 2023, he won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series for the Netflix special *Vir Das: Landing*.

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