Tag: Vir Das

Vir Das to perform in Hong Kong for a cause

Actor-comedian Vir Das is set to perform here for charities, including an initiative for children suffering from cancer. Production house AGP World is set to bring the stand-up act “Battle Of Da Sexes” on October 15 here. Actor and stand-up comedian Kavi Shastri will start the battle with a 15-minute opening act by talking about …

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October 6, 2017

‘Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi’: Painfully cliched and tedious

Film: Patel ki Punjabi Shaadi Director: Sanjay Chhel Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Prem Chopra, Vir Das, Divya Seth Shah and Payal Ghosh Rating: *1/2 The story is set in Adarsh Housing Society, Mumbai, where Gujaratis rule the roost. As they are the majority, naturally there is no non-vegetarian food or booze allowed. Watching Aastha …

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September 16, 2017

Garba song in ‘Patel Ki…’ was shot in actual Navratri pandal

Sanjay Chel, director of Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal starrer Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi, says the garba song in the film was shot in an actual pandal put up for the navratri festival in Juhu. “My film is about Punjabis and Gujarati. Both cultures worship mata (goddesses). It’s navratri and jagrata in our blood so …

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September 13, 2017

Vir Das to be seen in travelling comedy show soon

After hitting the right spot with his Netflix show “Abroad Understanding”, actor-comedian Vir Das has come on board on video-on-demand service Amazon Prime Video India for an upcoming travelling comedy show titled “Jestination Unknown”. Amazon Prime Video India on Wednesday announced its first step towards the creation of multiple Unscripted Originals (reality shows) for India. …

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August 23, 2017

Vir Das used to online trolling

Actor-comedian Vir Das says he is used to online trolling, and it has no effect on him. “One minute of silence for those who still think trolling or abusing has novelty or effectiveness, and that we’re not all used to it,” Vir tweeted. 1 minute of silence for those who still think trolling or abusing …

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August 19, 2017

Vir Das to perform Boarding Das in Mumbai

Actor-comedian Vir Das's The Boarding Das world tour is coming to India, starting with Mumbai. He has been getting a lot of requests from his fans to perform his tour gig in the city. Hence, Vir has decided to put up a special performance in Mumbai, especially for those who haven't experienced his show online.  …

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August 5, 2017

Aditi Mittal headed to Netflix for a stand-up comedy special

After Aziz Ansari, Hasan Minhaj and Vir Das, stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal is set to do a special stand-up show, Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say, for Netflix. The show will debut on the video-streaming giant on July 18 to its over 100 million members across 190 countries globally. "Having a platform like Netflix is a dream …

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June 12, 2017

Can’t crack jokes about the government in India: Vir Das

Comedian-actor Vir Das says comedians can take on the government directly with their jokes in the West but to be able to do that in India is difficult. Recently, comedian Hasan Minhaj hosted the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner in the US, during which he roasted everyone in the room including the media and …

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May 7, 2017

Vir Das debuts on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’

Stand-up comedian Vir Das made his debut appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote his Netflix show Abroad Understanding. During his five-minute routine on the popular American talk show, Das took a jibe at Donald Trump, explaining how he is like an arranged marriage. “We didn't vote for this guy, now we got …

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April 26, 2017

An experience like no other: Vir Das on US tour

Actor-comedian Vir Das has returned to India from the first leg of his world tour which saw him perform in eight cities across the US. It was an experience "like no other", he said. The world tour, which will be spread throughout this year, will have Vir visit over 21 countries.  Vir did 46 shows …

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April 11, 2017

Vir Das’s Netflix show to be out on April 25

 Indian actor-comedian Vir Das's Netflix special show titled Abroad Understanding will release on the streaming media and video on demand online platform on April 25. The actor is excited to get "authentic Indian comedy" out to wider audience with the show.  "It's all ready to go and it's time to send some authentic Indian comedy out …

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April 4, 2017

‘Go Goa Gone’ sequel may happen next year: Vir Das

Actor Vir Das says a sequel to his zombie comedy film Go Goa Gone might happen next year. Go Goa Gone was a 2013 zombie thriller featuring Saif Ali Khan along with Kunal Khemu, Das and Puja Gupta. Post the success of the film, there were talks about a sequel with aliens as the backdrop. "There are …

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September 20, 2016