Vir Das gets a shoutout from Priyanka Chopra for Emmy nomination
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das gets a shoutout from Priyanka Chopra for Emmy nomination

Hindustan Times  

Vir Das has received a shoutout from Priyanka Chopra who congratuled the actor-comedian for his nomination at the Internatonal Emmy Awards. Vir Das was nominated for his comedy special, Vir Das: For India, on Netflix and has been in news back home for his "I Come From Two Indias" monologue. She shared a picture of the nominee medal won by Vir and wrote, “Congratulations @virdas u make us so proud!” Priyanka Chopra shared a post for Vir Das on Instagram Stories. Vir Das had shared the news about him attending the International Emmy Awards on his Instagram hande.

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Vir Das meets Vikas Khanna, chef hopes actor will host Oscars next
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vir Das meets Vikas Khanna, chef hopes actor will host Oscars next

India Today  

Actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das, who is in New York after hosting the International Emmys, visited his friend, chef Vikas Khanna. Here is the post: Earlier this year, Khanna also celebrated Das' remarkable performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City, which he described as a "history-creating moment." VIR DAS performed at the iconic Carnegie Hall in …

Worked hard on that monologue, says Vir Das after Emmys speech goes viral
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Worked hard on that monologue, says Vir Das after Emmys speech goes viral

India Today  

Actor-comedian Vir Das, the first Indian to host the International Emmys in New York, has reacted to his viral monologue. On X, Das mentioned that he worked hard on his opening speech and was "happy some people liked it". I’m happy some people liked it ðŸä— pic.twitter.com/jOiviXULES — Vir Das November 29, 2024 In another post, Das credited Delhi-based designer, …

Vir Das’ Emmy monologue is packed with hilarious jabs at Hollywood and Elon Musk
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vir Das’ Emmy monologue is packed with hilarious jabs at Hollywood and Elon Musk

Live Mint  

Comedian Vir Das delivered a memorable monologue as the host of the 52nd Annual International Emmy Awards, blending humor, cultural commentary, and playful jabs at both Hollywood and American politics. Vir Das also took aim at the Hollywood tendency to remake international films, joking, "We tell the original diverse international stories that Hollywood remakes into cash cows with Kevin Hart …

Vir Das jokes Americans only know Indian name Raj in his International Emmy monologue
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vir Das jokes Americans only know Indian name Raj in his International Emmy monologue

India Today  

Actor-comedian Vir Das created history by becoming the first-ever Indian to host the International Emmys in New York. We tell the original diverse international stories that Hollywood remakes into cash cows with Kevin Hart and Liam Neeson.” “Some of you could be discovered tonight. The 2024 International Emmy Awards were held at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York …

Emmy Awards 2024: Vir Das goes local as first-time host for Emmys 2024, picks THIS Delhi-based designer over 4000 names
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Emmy Awards 2024: Vir Das goes local as first-time host for Emmys 2024, picks THIS Delhi-based designer over 4000 names

Hindustan Times  

The 52nd International Emmy Awards turned into a landmark moment for Indian talent as comedian and actor Vir Das made history as the first Indian to host the prestigious event held in New York City. Months before the Emmys, Vir Das put out an open call to spotlight homegrown talent, urging budding Indian designers to submit their work. Vir Das …

Vir Das asks 'who does Will Smith have to slap' to get International Emmys some views; roasts OTT giants in monologue
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Vir Das asks 'who does Will Smith have to slap' to get International Emmys some views; roasts OTT giants in monologue

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Vir Das scripted history on Monday night as he became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards. Vir Das poses in the press room after hosting the the 52nd International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton on November 25, 2024, in New York City. Vir Das jokes about Will Smith's slap The full video of Vir's …

Vir Das to wear Delhi designer at International Emmys: Happy to show her work
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Vir Das to wear Delhi designer at International Emmys: Happy to show her work

India Today  

Actor-comedian Vir Das has been selected to host the 52nd International Emmy Awards, which will be held in New York on November 25. Giving a special shout-out to Delhi-based fashion designer Shubhangi Bajpai, Vir Das expressed his appreciation for her work, writing, "As promised. Held at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, the 2024 International Emmy Awards …

Vir Das invites emerging talent to design outfit for International Emmy Awards: ‘Not going to wear a fancy designer’
3 months ago

Vir Das invites emerging talent to design outfit for International Emmy Awards: ‘Not going to wear a fancy designer’

Hindustan Times  

Comedian-actor Vir Das is going to be the first Indian to host the upcoming International Emmy Awards, and wants to use the platform to introduce a budding designer from India. Desi by heart The International Emmy Awards will be held on November 25 in New York City. The International Emmy Awards will be held on November 25 in New York …

Vir Das shares video, reacts as Amitabh Bachchan asks a question about his Emmy win on KBC 15. Watch
1 year ago

Vir Das shares video, reacts as Amitabh Bachchan asks a question about his Emmy win on KBC 15. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Vir Das has shared a video of actor Amitabh Bachchan asking a question about his Emmy Awards win on his game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 15. Question about Vir's Emmy win on KBC The question on Vir was: "In 2023, which Indian was a joint winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series?" About Vir's Emmy win …

Vir Das shares letter of appreciation from alma mater for International Emmy win
1 year ago

Vir Das shares letter of appreciation from alma mater for International Emmy win

Hindustan Times  

A day after he got a handwritten note of appreciation from Priyanka Chopra, stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das shared another letter congratulating him for the historic International Emmy win. Vir Das shares letter from school Vir took to his Instagram handle on Friday to share the letter of appreciation he got from his school. Letter from Priyanka Chopra Vir …

Vir Das shows handwritten note Priyanka Chopra sent him after his Emmy win; thanks her for 'opening doors' for others
1 year ago

Vir Das shows handwritten note Priyanka Chopra sent him after his Emmy win; thanks her for 'opening doors' for others

Hindustan Times  

Recently, Vir Das received the International Emmy for Comedy for Vir Das: Landing. On Wednesday, the actor-comedian took to X and shared a couple of pictures of the congratulatory flower bouquet sent to him by Priyanka Chopra. The handwritten note sent along with the flowers read, "Dear Vir, wishing you huge congratulations on your Emmy win! Vir Das on comparisons …

'Lovely gesture but who writes..': Priyanka Chopra TROLLED for grammar on congratulatory note for Vir Das
1 year ago

'Lovely gesture but who writes..': Priyanka Chopra TROLLED for grammar on congratulatory note for Vir Das

India TV News  

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das recently bagged International Emmy Award for his Netflix stand-up special titled Vir Das: Landing. Meanwhile, Bollywood's 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra Jonas also sent a physical congratulatory note along with a bouquet to Vir. Check out Vir Das' post: In her note, Priyanka Chopra wrote, ''Dear Vir, Wishing you huge congratulations on your Emmy win! …

Vir Das shares how airport staff asked him ‘joke ke liye puruskar milte hain?’ on seeing his Emmy
1 year ago

Vir Das shares how airport staff asked him ‘joke ke liye puruskar milte hain?’ on seeing his Emmy

Hindustan Times  

Vir Das shared a hilarious incident that occurred at the airport while he was returning with his Emmy in his luggage. The actor-comedian made India proud with his win at the International Emmy Awards for his Netflix stand-up special Vir Das: Landing on Monday. Vir Das poses with his award at International Emmy Awards 2023. Celebrating his Emmy win, Vir …

Vir Das wins Emmy: Zoya Akhtar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and others congratulate the actor-comedian
1 year, 1 month ago

Vir Das wins Emmy: Zoya Akhtar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and others congratulate the actor-comedian

Firstpost  

From Zoya Akhtar to Ayushmann Khurrana, Soni Razdan, and many others, congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Vir Das In a proud moment for Vir Das and also for the entire country. While he won the Emmy Award for his series “Vir Das: Landing”, he shared the award with ‘Derry Girls – Season 3’. BTown celebs congratulate Vir Das …

Zoya Akhtar, Soni Razdan and other celebrities react as Vir Das flaunts his Emmy Award after win
1 year, 1 month ago

Zoya Akhtar, Soni Razdan and other celebrities react as Vir Das flaunts his Emmy Award after win

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to bag the International Emmy for Comedy at the International Emmy Awards 2023. Vir Das dedicates his Emmy Award Dedicating the award, Vir Das wrote, “For India. Celebs congratulate Vir Das While Ayushmann Khurrana called Vir Das's win "well deserved" in the comment section, Richa Chadha said, “Amazing proud moment congratulations Vir.” …

Vir Das wins maiden International Emmy Award for best comedy
1 year, 1 month ago

Vir Das wins maiden International Emmy Award for best comedy

The Hindu  

Actor-comic Vir Das won the International Emmy Award for his stand-up special Vir Das: Landing in the best comedy category, the organisers said. Bagging the International Emmy award for the best comedy is "an incredible honour that feels like a dream," said Das. His last stand-up special Vir Das: For India was nominated for an International Emmy in the best …

International Emmy Awards 2023 full list of winners: Vir Das Landing is Best Comedy, Karla Souza bags Best Actress
1 year, 1 month ago

International Emmy Awards 2023 full list of winners: Vir Das Landing is Best Comedy, Karla Souza bags Best Actress

Hindustan Times  

The best in global television was honoured in New York on Monday night at the 2023 International Emmy Awards. Netflix scored two best comedy nominees for its UK series Derry Girls and Vir Das: Landing, a stand-up special from one of India’s top comedians, Vir Das. Who won what Vir Das and producer Reg Tigerman pose with the Best Comedy …

International Emmy Awards 2023 full list of winners: Vir Das Landing is Best Comedy, Karla Souza bags Best Actress
1 year, 1 month ago

International Emmy Awards 2023 full list of winners: Vir Das Landing is Best Comedy, Karla Souza bags Best Actress

Hindustan Times  

The best in global television was honoured in New York on Monday night at the 2023 International Emmy Awards. Netflix scored two best comedy nominees for its UK series Derry Girls and Vir Das: Landing, a stand-up special from one of India’s top comedians, Vir Das. Karla Souza for the Mexican sports drama Dive bagged the Best Actress award, beating …

Vir Das reacts as he wins International Emmy for Comedy; Ekta Kapoor receives Directorate Award: ‘Feels like a dream’
1 year, 1 month ago

Vir Das reacts as he wins International Emmy for Comedy; Ekta Kapoor receives Directorate Award: ‘Feels like a dream’

Hindustan Times  

Vir Das along with Derry Girls season 3 won the International Emmy for Comedy at the International Emmy Awards 2023 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, producer Ekta Kapoor was honoured with the International Emmy Directorate Award at the 51st International Emmys. Vir Das wins Best Comedy Announcing Vir's win, the official X handle for International Emmy Awards tweeted, "We have a tie! …

Shefali Shah, Vir Das, Jim Sarbh touch down NYC for International Emmy Awards, pose on red carpet for pre-ceremony
1 year, 1 month ago

Shefali Shah, Vir Das, Jim Sarbh touch down NYC for International Emmy Awards, pose on red carpet for pre-ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Indian contingent has reached the New York City for the International Emmy Awards ceremony. Actors Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh, and stand-up comedian Vir Das, touched down in the city and attended a pre-ceremony together before they compete for their respective Emmys on Monday. Vir Das, Shefali Shah, and Jim Sarbh at International Emmy Awards pre-ceremony Jim, Shefali, Vir …

Shefali Shah, Vir Das, Jim Sarbh bag International Emmy Awards nominations
1 year, 2 months ago

Shefali Shah, Vir Das, Jim Sarbh bag International Emmy Awards nominations

The Hindu  

Actors Shefali Shah, Vir Das and Jim Sarbh have bagged nominations at the International Emmy Awards 2023 in their respective categories. While the first season of the show brought home the award in 2020, being nominated in the Best Actress category for Delhi Crime Season 2 is just overwhelming. This wouldn’t be possible without all the lovely people who are …

Priyanka Chopra is the global Indian, I am nowhere even close to her level: Vir Das on comparisons with actor
1 year, 11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra is the global Indian, I am nowhere even close to her level: Vir Das on comparisons with actor

Hindustan Times  

He leaves his sellout shows to standing ovations in America, but his success is 'nowhere even close to the level of Priyanka Chopra', comedian-actor Vir Das said in a new interview. Vir called Priyanka 'the global Indian' and lauded her for 'breaking down the initial door' for him to work in America. Vir said on the The Ranveer Show, "Nowhere …

Vir Das announces Mumbai gig after controversial US show, promises it will be ‘distanced, sanitised'
2 years, 11 months ago

Vir Das announces Mumbai gig after controversial US show, promises it will be ‘distanced, sanitised'

Hindustan Times  

Comedian-actor Vir Das has announced he will be performing back to back 10 shows in Mumbai at the iconic Jamshed Bhabha Theatre at the NCPA. Vir announced his Mumbai gig, titled Wanted, by sharing a video which has Bitter Sweet Symphony playing in the background as several voices are heard talking about how he featured in headlines for his Washington …

Vir Das says he ‘got called traitor, terrorist’ as he sums up 2021, touches upon Two Indias controversy
2 years, 11 months ago

Vir Das says he ‘got called traitor, terrorist’ as he sums up 2021, touches upon Two Indias controversy

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this year, actor and comedian Vir Das' video, I Come From Two Indias, was at the epicentre of a controversy. In a note on the last day of the year, Vir bid farewell to 2021 and acknowledged that the year gave him two court cases, an Emmy nomination, half a million followers and much more. Got fat on tour, …

Vir Das After Losing At International Emmys 2021: It Was An Honour To Represent My Country
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das After Losing At International Emmys 2021: It Was An Honour To Represent My Country

ABP News  

Actor-comedian Vir Das said it was his honour to represent India at the International Emmy Awards 2021 held at the Casa Cipriani in New York City on Monday night. Vir's standup 'Vir Das: For India' got nominated in the Best Comedy category alongside the likes of 'Call My Agent Season 4', 'Motherland Christmas Special' and 'Promesas De Campana'. Vir Das' …

International Emmy Awards 2021: No Wins For Sushmita Sen's 'Aarya', Vir Das Or Nawazuddin Siddiqui
3 years, 1 month ago

International Emmy Awards 2021: No Wins For Sushmita Sen's 'Aarya', Vir Das Or Nawazuddin Siddiqui

ABP News  

Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vir Das and Sushmita Sen-led series "Aarya" could not register a win at the 2021 International Emmy Awards but the comedian said it was "an honour" to represent the country at the awards ceremony. Sushmita Sen's "Aarya", a Disney+ Hotstar series directed by Ram Madhvani, was nominated in the best drama series category alongside Chile's "El Presidente", …

Vir Das For India loses Best Comedy award to Call My Agent at International Emmys 2021
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das For India loses Best Comedy award to Call My Agent at International Emmys 2021

India Today  

Vir Das' comedy special on Netflix, Vir Das: For India, was nominated in the comedy category. Vir Das tweeted about his experience at the Emmys and wrote, "I was nominated for best comedy at the International Emmy Awards, for jokes. Thanks so much to the @iemmys pic.twitter.com/BUmOpjzUjr — Vir Das November 23, 2021 VIR DAS WAS SUPER HAPPY WITH THE …

International Emmy Awards 2021 Highlights: No win for Nawazuddin, Vir Das, Sushmita
3 years, 1 month ago

International Emmy Awards 2021 Highlights: No win for Nawazuddin, Vir Das, Sushmita

India Today  

Live blog The 49th International Emmy Awards, which honours excellence in television programming produced outside the United States was held today, November 23, in New York City. Nawazuddin was nominated in the Best Performance By An Actor category for his film Serious Men, while Vir Das' comedy special on Netflix, Vir Das: For India, was nominated in the Comedy Segment. …

Vir Das talks about his Two Indias monologue, ‘I am here to do my job. I won't stop’
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das talks about his Two Indias monologue, ‘I am here to do my job. I won't stop’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-comedian Vir Das received backlash for his international show, Two Indias. On Monday, Vir, who is nominated for the International Emmys Awards 2021 for his Netflix comedy special, Vir Das: For India, spoke about the controversy and said that his monologue was just a satire and as a comedian, he will continue doing his job. Vir Das opens up about …

'I won't stop, here to do my job': Vir Das on 'Two Indias' controversy | Exclusive
3 years, 1 month ago

'I won't stop, here to do my job': Vir Das on 'Two Indias' controversy | Exclusive

India Today  

Speaking exclusively to India Today, comedian Vir Das said on Monday, “I am here to do my job and will continue. My job is to make people laugh and if you don’t find it funny, don’t laugh.” Throughout last week, Vir Das was at the centre of a controversy for his 'I come from two Indias' viral six-minute video. Vir …

Vir Das | The comedian from two Indias
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das | The comedian from two Indias

The Hindu  

On November 15, Vir Das, a comedian and actor, released a six-minute video in which he spoke of “Two Indias”. A Mumbai-based advocate, who is a legal adviser of Maharashtra’s Bharatiya Janata Party, filed a complaint with the Mumbai police against Mr. Das for “defaming India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi”. Apology sought Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister and BJP leader …

Vir Das 'I Come From Two Indias' controversy: Taapsee Pannu, Richa Chadha & others support comedian
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das 'I Come From Two Indias' controversy: Taapsee Pannu, Richa Chadha & others support comedian

India TV News  

Highlights Vir Das' monologue 'I Come From Two Indias' faced severe backlash Two complaints have been filed against the comedian for "derogatory statements against India" Das issued a clarification on his Twitter asking people not to fall for edited excerpts from video Popular Indian stand-up comedian Vir Das landed himself in a new controversy on Tuesday after he posted a …

Vir Das: Indian comedian polarizes nation with his tale of ‘two Indias’
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das: Indian comedian polarizes nation with his tale of ‘two Indias’

CNN  

CNN — A comedian’s powerful monologue addressing some of India’s most sensitive issues including rape and farmers’ protests has split opinion in the country, with right-wing activists calling for his arrest while supporters rally to his defense. Comedian Vir Das performed “I come from two Indias” – a speech chronicling what he perceives as the country’s dual personality – at …

5 times Vir Das courted controversy prior to viral '2 Indias' monologue
3 years, 1 month ago

5 times Vir Das courted controversy prior to viral '2 Indias' monologue

India Today  

Comedian Vir Das landed in a soup after he uploaded a video on YouTube titled "I come from two Indias". Though Vir Das later issued a statement clarifying that his comments in his monologue weren’t intended to insult India or to hurt anyone’s emotion, the damage had already been done. Here, we take a look at 5 times Vir Das …

Courageous to terrorist, Vir Das' 2 Indias monologue divides Bollywood
3 years, 1 month ago

Courageous to terrorist, Vir Das' 2 Indias monologue divides Bollywood

India Today  

Vir Das has created a storm with his "I come from Two Indias" monologue, which he performed at the John F Kennedy Centre in Washington DC recently. BOLLYWOOD REACTS TO VIR DAS' TWO INDIAS MONOLOGUE While some politicians criticised Vir Das for the generalisation of certain incidents in India in his act, others lauded him for his 'brave' stand. Vir …

How Twitter reacted to Vir Das' seven-minute monologue on India in Washington DC’s Kennedy Center
3 years, 1 month ago

How Twitter reacted to Vir Das' seven-minute monologue on India in Washington DC’s Kennedy Center

Firstpost  

“I come from an India where we claim to be divided over Bollywood on Twitter and yet are united by Bollywood in the darkness of a theatre,” Vir Das narrates a poem titled Two Indias Comedian Vir Das is in the news again after his recent stand-up comic at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center. In the video, the 42-year-old stand-up comedian …

Uproar over Vir Das's monologue on India, comedian issues clarification
3 years, 1 month ago

Uproar over Vir Das's monologue on India, comedian issues clarification

India Today  

Comedian Vir Das has courted controversy over a monologue he delivered as part of his performance in the US, with many on social media calling him out for "insulting India". Vir Das, who is currently in the US, on Monday uploaded a video on YouTube, titled "I come from two Indias". Vir Das at Kennedy Center USA : "I come …

Vir Das takes a dig at people who mock Indians for being filmy, Priyanka Chopra agrees
3 years, 1 month ago

Vir Das takes a dig at people who mock Indians for being filmy, Priyanka Chopra agrees

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra shared a month-old video of actor and comedian Vir Das on Instagram. Vir Das takes a dig at people who mock Indians for being filmy In the video, Vir can be heard saying: “Think about this for a second. So we Indians would go to these crowded places and suddenly start doing choreographed steps to music and …

Vir Das, Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui nominated at International Emmy Awards 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

Vir Das, Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui nominated at International Emmy Awards 2021

Firstpost  

While Sushmita Sen’s Aarya has been nominated for Best Drama, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been nominated as Best Actor for Netflix India film Serious Men, and Vir Das: For India nominated in the best comedy segment. Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das, along with Sushmita Sen-starrer show Aarya, have bagged nominations for India as part of 2021 International Emmy Awards, the …

Sushmita Sen's Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das nominated for International Emmys 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Sushmita Sen's Aarya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das nominated for International Emmys 2021

India Today  

Nominations for the 2021 International Emmy Awards were announced today, September 23 by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. There are 44 Nominees across 11 categories and spanning a record number of 24 countries.Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vir Das and Sushmita Sen-starrer Aarya have clinched nominations for India. NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI NOMINATED IN BEST ACTOR CATEGORY FOR SERIOUS MEN Nawazuddin Siddiqui …

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