Women do come up to me after a show, but it's usually to say, 'Yhank you for making us laugh,' and all that. Vir Das laughmakeshow Change image and share on social
Anybody with a sharp brain and a mic can become a comedian, but there's a need to move beyond it. The audience wants to witness the marriage of theatre, comedy and something more. Vir Das audiencebraincomedian Change image and share on social
I've a belt that I have worn for every single stand-up comedy session since I was 19. I fear if I ever lose it, my career would crumble. That's my one OCD. Vir Das beltcareercomedy Change image and share on social
When it comes to English stand-up comedy, Indians have only seen the best - Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby and the like. So, when someone claims to be an English stand-up comedian in India, he'd better be very good if he's going to make a life of it. Vir Das billclaimcomedian share on social
Delhi women - they're the most beautiful women! But the fact remains that they know they are gorgeous. Vir Das beautifuldelhifact Change image and share on social
Chennai is one of the scariest crowds to face. Everyone looks so conservative, but once you crack the first joke, they are so appreciatively loud that they will hit you with a laugh that will scare you stiff and yet give you energy. Chennaiites give me the loudest laughs; it's the coolest crowd to perform for. Vir Das appreciativelychennaichennaiites share on social
You realise the responsibility of carrying a film on your shoulders when people are investing money in you and they recognise the hard work you have to put in. Vir Das carryfilmhard Change image and share on social
Whether I am on a stage, behind a guitar or in front of a camera, I get paid to misbehave. Fortunately, misbehaviour is something I have unlimited supply of. Vir Das camerafortunatelyfront Change image and share on social
Relationship humour gets the most laughs. If I'm able to get the women laughing, men will have to laugh along because they would be scared to death. Vir Das deathhumourlaugh Change image and share on social
I think of myself as an Indian comedian, but I've had British and American schooling. I always had this feeling of not fitting in anywhere, of observing situations from the outside. Vir Das americanbritishcomedian Change image and share on social