Exclusive | Vir Das: I no longer demonise the offended

Vir Das has been nominated for the third time for an International Emmy for ‘Vir Das: Fool Volume’ (2025). | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini “I don’t know what careful is in stand-up. The art form is to disregard being careful,” says Vir Das. It is a philosophy that has served him well, though not without its costs. From Delhi Belly (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013) to Netflix comedy specials, including the International Emmy-winning Vir Das: Landing (2022) and sold-out live shows, the comedian-actor has built a career on pushing boundaries, at home and internationally. His third International Emmy nomination, for Vir Das: Fool Volume (2025), marks another milestone. The winners will be announced on November 23 in New York City.Earlier this year, Das also made his directorial debut with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, co-directed by Kavi Shastri. He is now working on his solo directorial, Baara Number, a found-footage horror film with an ensemble cast. In this interview, Das discusses the challenges of being a comic today, navigating offence and his ambitions as a filmmaker. Edited excerpts: Published - November 03, 2026 04:56 pm IST