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    • Vir Das reacts after TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee mentions his ‘Two Indias’ monologue in Lok Sabha: "This is happening on the floor of parliament?"

      Vir Das reacted with surprise after TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee referenced his 2021 “Two Indias” monologue during the Lok Sabha session, calling it a “prophecy.” Responding in a video, the comedian expressed shock and used the moment to announce his upcoming world tour.

    • Mithila Palkar reveals acting tip Vir Das gave her for Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos: ‘I knew I was in safe hands’

      Mithila Palkar revealed that director and co-star Vir Das advised her to focus on saying her lines naturally instead of trying to force the comedy. The simple tip helped her relax and discover a new rhythm while performing in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.

    • Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos box office collection day 4: Vir Das-Aamir Khan-backed comedy sees heavy dip after modest weekend

      Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, the spy-comedy starring and co-directed by Vir Das and backed by Aamir Khan Productions, opened to a modest response at the box office with a mixed weekend and noticeable drop in collections on Day 4.

    • Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Box Office Collection Day 3: Vir Das, Aamir Khan film shows modest weekend growth

      Vir Das and Aamir Khan’s Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos has seen a modest box office run with early three-day collections around Rs 4 crore domestically. Audience reaction and slow pace may limit its theatrical growth.

    • Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Box Office Collection Day 2: Sees slight growth with Rs 1.50 Cr on Saturday

      Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos shows a slight growth on its second day, collecting Rs 1.50 Cr, taking the two-day India net total to Rs 2.75 Cr amid mixed audience response.

    • Aamir Khan Productions’ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos opens to Rs 1.25 crore on day 1 amid positive buzz

      Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a Hindi-language spy comedy directed by and starring Vir Das in his feature directorial debut, produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film follows a clumsy but enthusiastic secret agent on a hilariously unpredictable mission filled with satire and quirky humour. The ensemble cast also includes Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and a cameo by Imran Khan.

    • Vir Das rewrote the Happy Patel script after watching Pathaan and Tiger to tap into the booming spy genre

      Indian comedian-actor-filmmaker Vir Das revealed that after re-watching the success of spy blockbusters like Pathaan and Tiger, he decided to rewrite the entire script of his spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos to better align with audience appetite for the genre — a move that helped shape the film’s unique comic-espionage identity.

    • Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos Movie Review: Vir Das turns absurdity into strength in a bold, unruly comedy

      ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’ is a wild comedy that throws logic out the window and trusts chaos and dialogues to do the heavy lifting. Led by a fearless Vir Das, it takes bold swings,, and stands out simply because it dares to be different.

    • Sunil Grover hilariously gets Aamir Khan kicked out of his own office in a promo prank, watch

      In a hilarious promotional clip for Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, comedian Sunil Grover impersonates Aamir Khan so convincingly that he tricks actor Vir Das and Aamir’s own security guards — leading to the real Aamir being humorously escorted out of his own office.

    • Aamir Khan thrown out by his own lookalike as Sunil Grover and Vir Das Pull off a perfect promo prank for Happy Patel, watch

      Aamir Khan pokes fun at his own stardom in a viral Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos promo, where confusion, impersonation and chaos collide as the superstar is hilariously thrown out by security guards.

    • Vir Das recalls fanboy moment at Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, says “You feel the room move when he walks in”

      Comedian-actor Vir Das shared his fanboy experience of visiting Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat early in his career, recalling how SRK spent three nights workshopping jokes with him, feeding him and even playing video games.

    • Vir Das applauds Supreme Court’s stray dog ruling, urges faster implementation and community care

      Comedian Vir Das has recently praised the revised decision of the Supreme Court over stray dogs. The court has ordered to release the stray dogs in the same area after vaccination.

    • Aamir Khan to Abhishek Bachchan, celebs at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025

      Aamir Khan, Vir Das, Aditi Rao Hydari, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and more stars made headlines at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with major wins and appearances.

    • Aamir Khan calls IFFM a cultural bridge at starry Melbourne opening

      The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 began with a glittering press conference, bringing together Bollywood’s biggest stars, acclaimed filmmakers, and industry leaders, with Aamir Khan expressing his excitement to be part of the cinematic celebration.

    • Vir Das to be felicitated at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

      Comedian and actor Vir Das has recently achieved a milestone in his career. He will be felicitated at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

    • Vir Das shares post explaining his support for Air India amid backlash, later deletes it

      Actor-comedian Vir Das recently posted—and later removed—a message defending his support for Air India after facing backlash for commending the airline in the wake of the tragic AI171 crash in Ahmedabad.

    • Vir Das bows out Cannes 2025 dress code rule with sarcastic post: If I can't wear a Gota original...

      Comedian Vir Das hilariously mocked Cannes Film Festival's new red carpet rules banning nudity and voluminous outfits, posting a cheeky satire on Instagram just a day after the 78th edition began, playfully critiquing the fashion crackdown.

    • Comedian Vir Das calls out Air India poor service, writes, "Broken table, broken leg rests..."

      Comedian Vir Das revealed he didn't received wheelchair assistance for his injured wife despite pre-booking and paying extra for the services. Air India has responded to his tweet.

    • Comedian Vir Das to debut as author with his upcoming memoir The Outsider, says, "I was broke, hungover, dumped, jobless..."

      Comedian Vir Das' memoir promises to offer an in-depth look at the various phases of his life. He shares how setbacks and rejection shaped his success in his book.

    • From Kunal Kamra to Ranveer Allahbadia: Stand-Up comics and their controversial moments

      Kunal Kamra's latest video targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has added to his long history of controversial comments and run-ins with political leaders.

    • Vir Das takes a dig at Indian award shows sponsorships and humor limits: It’s hard to do an edgy joke after saying...

      Vir Das humorously pointed out that the excessive corporate sponsorships in Indian award shows make it nearly impossible to deliver edgy jokes without getting lost in the clutter.

    • Vir Das compares breathing Mumbai air to smoking; netizens have a field day

      Vir Das humorously compared Mumbai's air pollution to smoking cigarettes, sparking reactions and memes from netizens, with Sonam Kapoor resharing his post.

    • Vir Das reacts to Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina's controversy, says ‘Consequences of your comedy on your career are pretty instant’

      Vir Das reflected on the ongoing India’s Got Latent controversy, emphasizing that while comedy is open to debate, it’s crucial to understand the immediate impact of audience feedback on a comedian's career.

    • Comedian Vir Das offers free tickets to a fan who waited for 2 years to attend his show

      The fan reached out to Vir Das first in June 2022, hoping to attend his show, but financial struggles prevented him from affording the tickets.

    • Vir Das reflects on hosting the 2024 International Emmy Awards, says, It Went Well

      Vir Das made history by becoming the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards, which took place on November 25 in New York. Following the event, the stand-up comedian and actor took to social media to express that his experience hosting the 52nd edition of the prestigious awards "went well."

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