Vir Das

Vir Das, a talented comedian and actor renowned for his Netflix specials and Bollywood work, shares his unique experiences with Conan. He dives into hilarious childhood moments, including faking appendicitis, and reflects on the controversial 'Two Indias' monologue. As he discusses the ups and downs of navigating stand-up comedy and his latest special, he highlights the cultural significance of humor in India. The lively conversation is sprinkled with entertaining anecdotes about friendship and the chaotic journey of a comedian.

Vir Das, India's biggest English-speaking comedian, shares his journey through the evolving comedy scene, where he navigates political challenges and censorship. He recounts losing his voice just weeks before filming his Netflix special, with a little help from Adele's doctor. Das discusses the unique perspective of being an Indian comic on the global stage, the innovative documentary style of his comedy, and the balancing act between humor and serious issues. His insights into audience connection and support for fellow comedians provide a refreshing take on the art of stand-up.

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'.

Comedian & actor Vir Das discusses controversy and comedy, navigating backlash over his poem 'I Come From Two Indias' to winning an International Emmy for his Netflix special 'Vir Das: Landing'. He shares the importance of being 'authentically Indian' on his 33-country Mind Fool stand-up tour.

Vir Das doesn’t worry about fitting in. He was born in India, grew up in Nigeria, went to school in America, lived and worked in Europe, and now lives back in his country of origin. Vir talks with Marc about wanting his comedy and acting to appeal to a global community, a goal that was met with some resistance in 2021 when he performed a monologue called “Two Indias” in Washington, DC. They talk about the fallout from that performance, the right wing push in India, and Vir’s experience in Bollywood films. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.