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
In a big Bollywood romantic film, taking my shirt off and spreading the hand towards the mountain with dancers behind me are not my cup of tea. Vir Das bigbollywoodcup Change image and share on social
I was only 24 years old when a lady called Sabina Sehgal Saikia - the then 'Delhi Times' editor - asked me to host the 'Times Food Guide Awards,' so it was with The 'Times of India' that my career began in this field. Vir Das askawardbegin share on social
For me, it is very important to believe in the kind of movies I do. 'Rang De Basanti' made me feel good about Indian cinema. The movie instilled in me a confidence so strong, that I wanted to be a part of the revolution in Bollywood. Vir Das basantibollywoodcinema share on social
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
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
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
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