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India Today
18 hours ago
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- India Today
Vir Das: Fool proof
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated August 4, 2025)Being a Gemini might explain why Vir Das is involved in multiple projects at the same time. Since he was last seen on screen in the Ananya Panday-led series, Call Me Bae (2024), the comedian and actor has co-directed a film for Aamir Khan Productions, written a memoir and recorded a new stand-up special for Netflix called Fool Volume. All of this while also performing stand-up around the world. 'I have really worked hard for the last two years. They were creation years and the next two years are release years,' says the Volume, shot across a sold-out stadium in Mumbai, a church in London and New York's iconic Comedy Cellar, is an hour-long special and possibly his most experimental yet. 'If you compare it to Landing [his last special, for which Das won the International Emmy], you'll find it's less performative. There is no set and I am surrounded by the audience, who are lit while I am not. I am just completely myself on stage,' he explains.A large part of Fool Volume is about Das losing his voice six weeks before recording it. 'At that point, I had already written and fine-tuned the show around a completely different theme. Being forced to be silent made me rethink, and I found myself rewriting the show. It eventually became about silence.' He was also doing everything he could to get his voice back. The NYC section of the special chronicles the efforts—a pooja to remove nazar (evil eye), consulting India's vocal doctors and Grammy-winning singer Adele's speech therapist, homeopathy, chakra healing and Myofascial Energy Release. 'I don't know what got my voice back; maybe all six things worked.' Now that the special has dropped, next up for Das is the launch of his memoir The Outsider later this year. 'It's not so much about what I have achieved, but more about how I've stumbled, and all the stupid things I've said.' And then there is Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, a film that Das has co-written and co-directed along with long-time friend and collaborator Kavi Shashtri. 'I fell in love with directing the way I fell for stand-up. It's the single most exhausting thing I've ever done in my life, and I loved every minute of it,' says Das, who is also the been a little over two decades since Das moved to Mumbai and kickstarted a career in comedy, music (he had a band called Alien Chutney) and movies. Though he still thinks of himself as an outsider, he believes he has now found his to India Today Magazine- Ends
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vir Das's latest standup special
Being a Gemini might explain why Vir Das is involved in multiple projects at the same time. Since he was last seen on screen in the Ananya Panday-led series, Call Me Bae (2024), the comedian and actor has co-directed a film for Aamir Khan Productions, written a memoir and recorded a new stand-up special for Netflix called Fool Volume. All of this while also performing stand-up around the world. 'I have really worked hard for the last two years. They were creation years and the next two years are release years,' says the 46-year-old.
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6 days ago
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'Dhadak 2' actor Siddhant Chaturvedi on Ananya Panday's Bollywood journey: 'I don't think it's my contribution because...'
The actor added, 'I don't think your growth happens because of anyone. Either you are an actor, or you are not. She was always an actress.' read more 'Dhadak 2' actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has shared the screen space with Ananya Panday in two films- Gehraiyaan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently revealed in an interview that after the viral comment of Siddhant (Our struggles end where theirs begin), something in the actress changed. Now in an interview with ETimes, Siddhant refused to take credit for her journey in films and said, 'I don't think it's my contribution. Independently, she is a very strong girl, very, very talented, and a nice person to be with. I have done two films with her and I look forward to doing more.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actor added, 'I don't think your growth happens because of anyone. Either you are an actor, or you are not. She was always an actress. It's just that she got those opportunities and she excelled. Whenever we have collaborated, it has worked. I think we are each other's lucky charm.' Ananya on Call Me Bae In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actress said, 'I did have a lot of fun playing the character because she's nothing like I've ever done before or experienced before because she's just operating on some other level. Even when people ask me to describe her, I say that she's a mix of so many characters but at the end of the day, she's also very original to what she is, she's fearless and fun and she is so, easy with people making fun of her and like owning that space and kind of getting her confidence in that that that's something.'
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan reinstalls Instagram just for Vir Das and posts, 'I had to say this…'
Hrithik Roshan is back on Instagram , thanks to actor-comedian Vir Das . The star had deleted his IG app from his mobile phone; however, he reinstalled it just to praise the latter for his latest stand-up comedy special, 'Vir Das: Fool Volume.' From the caption of Hrithik's post, it was clear that he had thoroughly enjoyed Vir's show. Hrithik Roshan hails Vir Das for his stand-up comedy special Calling it the "best" ever, Roshan wrote, "Had to reinstall Instagram cause I had to say this. Vir Das' Fool Volume has got to be the best stand-up show ever." Vir Das reacts to Hrithik Roshan's appreciation Soon, Vir Das reacted to Hrithik's post on Instagram. He reposted the story and captioned it, "Day, month, year, life, made! Thank you, Hrithik, for always shining a light and for always being amazing. Thank you, thank you. @hrithikroshan, I admire you so much!" More about Vir's show and Hrithik Das' comedy special was released on Netflix on July 18, 2025. Reportedly, it has been shot at locations like Mumbai, New York, and London. Earlier, talking about his show, Vir told ANI, "This special is a journey across countries, cultures, and a whole lot of internal chaos." He expressed that for him, comedy has always been more than just punchlines. He went on to share what exactly comedy means to him. He said, "It's about connection. Whether you're in London, New York, or Mumbai, laughter sounds the same." On the work front, Vir was last seen in the OTT series 'Call Me Bae,' starring Ananya Panday as the lead. It was released in 2024. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan will next star in Ayan Mukerji's 'War 2,' co-starring Jr NTR and Kiara Advani . The film is a sequel to 2019's 'War,' directed by Siddharth Anand . The first trailer of the film is all set to release on July 25, 2025. The movie is set to release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on August 14th in cinemas worldwide. Hrithik Roshan and Triptii Dimri set the stage on fire in a viral dance video The film is a part of the YRF spy universe, which includes films like 'Ek Tha Tiger,' 'Tiger Zinda Hai,' 'War,' 'Pathaan,' and 'Tiger 3.'
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Initially, I was a little overwhelmed"- Surjasikha Das opens up about her fear of approaching Kajol on the sets of 'Maa'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Surjasikha Das shared that she was initially scared to talk to Kajol while working on the sets of "Maa." The young actress admitted feeling nervous around the senior star during the early days of the shoot but eventually grew more comfortable as they spent time together. Speaking about her experience of working with Kajol in the horror drama Maa, Surjasikha revealed that Kajol's strong screen presence and seniority made her hesitant to approach her at first, but over time, the two built a comfortable rapport on set. "Initially, I was a little overwhelmed. I still remember the first film I ever watched in a theatre-sitting on my mom's lap-it was a Kajol ma'am film. I didn't really understand films back then, but I just fell in love with her. She has been one of my favorite actors ever since. So, getting the opportunity to work opposite her, exchanging cues, and doing proper scenes together felt absolutely surreal." "At first, I was scared to even talk to her. But she was so warm-she would hug me every time we met on set-which made me comfortable enough to approach her and hug her back. She was fun, and she used to tease me about my long, unique name. And she's so beautiful-I couldn't help but observe every tiny detail of her performance during her scenes, trying to learn as much as I could. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you 18-79 with no funeral insurance? Talk to NZ Seniors today NZ Seniors Get Quote Undo She's incredibly quick as an actor," Surjasikha Das added. Recalling her first major scene with Kajol, Surjasikha mentioned, "I was really nervous and confused when I had my major scene with her. I kept wondering if I could actually shout at her in the scene or if I should underplay it. I thought, "She's Kajol ma'am... how can I yell at her?" But then I reminded myself that my job was to be true to my character, and the rest was up to the director. In the end, it turned out to be a wonderful experience and an unforgettable memory. " Recounting the moment she landed the role, the 'Call Me Bae' actress stated, "I was randomly walking in Aram Nagar one day, looking for auditions, when I was called in for a test. I was skeptical, another mother's role? But then I thought, let's give it my all. The director spoke to me in depth, about my thoughts, goals, and whether I'd be okay doing a non-glamorous, older character with a daughter. And honestly, it didn't matter to me. Glamorous or not, I just want to perform. If the role offers scope, I'm in." Surjasikha Das played the role of Nandini in the Kajol-led film "Maa." The mythological horror, produced by Ajay Devgn , was released on June 27.
