Zoya Akhtar On Netflix's "The Archies" | Vir Das on “Landing” & Demonstrating Love with Laughter
Dec 16, 2023
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Zoya Akhtar, director of Indian film adaptation 'The Archies' for Netflix, discusses infusing Indian culture into her work. Vir Das, Emmy award winning comedian, shares how Kal inspired him to attend college and talks about his 33-country stand-up tour, 'Mind Fool'.
Zoya Akhtar emphasizes the importance of inclusive storytelling and representing diverse perspectives in her Indian film adaptation of 'The Archies' for Netflix.
Vir Das discusses the role of comedy in promoting conversation, bridging cultural gaps, and serving as an agent of change and unity.
Vir Das highlights the need to foster dialogue and understand one another beyond legal frameworks when discussing free speech and artistic expression in different countries.
Vir Das aims to bring Indian culture to audiences worldwide through his comedy tour, building connections and unity.
Vir Das believes in recognizing the audience's voice and sharing his platform with them, creating a dynamic and reciprocal relationship.
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Filmmaking and the Impact of Inclusive Stories
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From Political Controversy to Laughter
When faced with controversies and challenges, comedian Vir Das reflects on the role of comedy in promoting conversation and bridging cultural gaps. He shares personal experiences and emphasizes that comedy can be an agent of change and unity.
Navigating Free Speech and Artistic Expression
Vir Das examines the complex topic of free speech and artistic expression in different countries. He reminds us that freedom of speech is a collective responsibility and emphasizes the need to look beyond legal frameworks to foster dialogue and understand one another.
A Tour That Celebrates Indian Culture
As part of his comedy tour, Vir Das aims to bring Indian culture to audiences worldwide. Through laughter and shared experiences, he hopes to build connections and create a sense of unity, welcoming people of all backgrounds to join his shows.
From Indian Comedian to Trailblazer
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Sharing the Platform with the Audience
Vir Das explains why he always ends his shows by asking the audience what they want to say to the world. He believes in the importance of recognizing the audience's voice and sharing his platform with them, creating a dynamic and reciprocal relationship.
Kal Penn is back guest hosting The Daily Show this week! He interviews director Zoya Akhtar to learn about her Indian film adaptation of "The Archies" for Netflix and how she infuses Indian culture into her work. Plus, International Emmy award winning comedian and actor, Vir Das, comes to the show and shares how Kal inspred him to attend college and his 33-country stand-up tour, "Mind Fool."
