Alien Chutney is just what the name suggests it is. Its music that is so funny and quirky and weird that it feels entirely alien to the listener; yet, the content and the subject matter is so Indian and relatable, it's still chutney. Vir Das alienchutneycontent share on social
In Bollywood, people struggle because there is a new person joining every week, who joins an assembly line of people who are very replaceable. But if you are unique, you don't have to struggle that much. Vir Das assemblybollywoodjoin share on social
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
Comedy is a live art, and the only way to record a comedy rock album is to do it live. The audience and their laughter is just as much a part of the album sound as our music. No retakes, no room for error. Vir Das albumartaudience share on social
I fear debt. I don't like being indebted to banks. I have a rule in life that I will get it when I can afford it. Vir Das affordbankdebt Change image and share on social
In 'Delhi Belly,' I was bald; in other movies I always carried a different look. Vir Das baldbellycarry Change image and share on social
It might sound cliched, but choosing the right script is crucial. I think 'Badmaash Company' was a very big break for me because it gave me a lot of appreciation from the masses. It made me more confident as an actor. Vir Das actorappreciationbadmaash share on social
I am edgy, raw, offensive, vulgar, untruthful, but intelligent. My jokes are always realistic. I do not make fun of children or people who cannot fight back. That is my limitation. Vir Das backchildedgy Change image and share on social
I did theatre in the U.S. because there, content-wise, it's very light. In India, theatre tends to get preachy. Vir Das contentindialight Change image and share on social
Surround yourself with a bunch of like-minded people, and you'll soak up their habits like a starved sponge. Fat people with fat friends care less about their weight. Vir Das bunchcarefat Change image and share on social
