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News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Cannes 2025: Vir Das Trolls Dress Code With ‘Nude, Long, Voluminous' Gown
Last Updated: On his Instagram, Vir shared what appeared to be an image of him at the French Riviera, decked out in a voluminous, nude-coloured outfit with an extravagant train. Cannes 2025 is laying down the law when it comes to red carpet attire with no dramatic gowns, no exaggerated nude dresses and absolutely no endless trains. But comedian and actor Vir Das isn't one to follow rules quietly. Instead, he trolled the festival in the most Vir Das way possible. On his Instagram, Vir shared what appeared to be an image of him at the French Riviera, decked out in a voluminous, nude-coloured outfit with an extravagant train, seemingly violating every single dress code restriction the festival had announced. But there was a catch. The image was edited. Poking fun at the new red carpet policies, Vir captioned the post: 'Large, voluminous, nude, long train. In your face #cannesfilmfestival you don't know what you're missing." His humorous twist on the ongoing fashion debate at Cannes made it clear that he hadn't actually set foot at the event this year but was still very much in the conversation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vir Das (@virdas) This isn't the first time the comic has commented on Cannes with his trademark sarcasm. In a previous post, he jokingly wrote, 'It is with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be attending the Cannes film festival because of the new red carpet rules. For multiple generations nude voluminous gowns with large trains have been culturally specific to the comedy community…" He continued, describing a faux couture outfit he had planned—complete with a 78-foot-long train and sleeves that 'gently showcased the heart of [his] s*****m." Beyond the jokes, Vir also used his platform to address elitism within Bollywood over influencers walking the Cannes red carpet. In a post, he defended the presence of digital creators, writing, 'Look. I work largely with new unknown designers. So I get the appeal and eyeballs that a red carpet brings… I also respect the hustle that it takes to get yourself there." First Published:
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vir Das hits back at film stars for looking down at influencers at Cannes Film Festival: ‘Elitism is off the hook'
Actor-comedian Vir Das isn't holding back his thoughts on the film industry's snobbish attitude towards influencers at the Cannes Film Festival. He has slammed them, asking why do they get associated with them to promote movies then. Also read: 'Please don't refer to me as a random celebrity': Kusha Kapila responds to 'influencer shade' at Cannes 2025 The actor-comedian took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his views over the whole debate around the presence of influencers at the Cannes Film Festival. He started the post by sharing how he works with upcoming designers for his outing at events on the global stage, such as the International Emmy Awards. 'Look. I work largely with new unknown designers. So I get the appeal and eyeballs that a red carpet brings. I also respect the hustle that it takes to get your ass there. It's not for me, but I can respect the underdog energy,' Vir shared Vir continued, 'So all that being said….Can I just say…..'Film' people who are upset with influencers at Cannes need to stop going on their podcasts and doing collabs to promote movies then. The feeling you get seeing them walk down the carpet with you in your domain, is the same feeling we get listening to your lame ass story about how you gave up sugar in their domain'. 'Consider the possibility that they may not be as well dressed as you, or as good looking as you, but are more interesting. Cannot believe I'm defending influencers but the elitism is off the hook,' he concluded. Vir's remarks coincide with the ongoing debate about influencers attending the Cannes Film Festival, sparking discussions about their relevance and place among industry professionals. This year, Shalini Passi, Masoom Minawala, Parul Gulati, Sakshi Sindwani, Anushka Sen, Sarah Sarosh, Nitibha Kaul and Sakshi Sindwani made an appearance at the film gala. In an interview with Zoom, Pallavi Joshi also reacted to the increasing number of influencers attending the Cannes Film Festival. She said, 'I don't mind influencers coming on the same pedestal as actors, but when it comes to film festivals, it is a place where films are celebrated. Hence, the writers, directors, actors, technicians, and all those who put films together have to be celebrated. Cinema is more important here.'
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vir Das Trolls Cannes 2025 Ban On Nudity, Big Gowns: ‘If I Can't Wear A Gota Original…'
Last Updated: Vir Das hilariously reacts to Cannes film festival's ban on nudity and voluminous gowns, joking about missing the festival over his bold fashion plans. As the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 14 with its controversial new red carpet rules banning nudity and voluminous outfits, comedian Vir Das didn't miss the chance to poke fun at the development. Known for his sharp wit, Vir shared a satirical Instagram post claiming he would no longer attend Cannes because of the dress code and hilariously described the outfit he had 'planned" to wear. 'It's with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be attending the Cannes film festival because of the new red carpet rules. For multiple generations nude voluminous gowns with large trains have been culturally specific to the comedy community," Vir wrote. Detailing his imagined look, he added, 'This year I had planned a dark beige, 78-foot-long, off-shoulder piece that moved finely into sleeves that covered my wrists, but dipped lower and gently showcased the heart of my scrotum." 'But if I can't wear a Gota original, I refuse to let our culture be shunted," he continued. 'I was planning on taking multiple selfies of cultural significance. But someone has to take a stand. I wish the festival all the best." His post sparked a wave of laughter online. One fan commented, 'Could you plz make the AI make a virtual image of your special dress… Some people like me have a little difficulty visualizing the outfit." Another joked, 'We respect your decision and stand by you in such difficult times." A third added, 'We have been robbed. Maybe you can use this costume for one of your shows?" Several celebrities, including Prateik Smita Patil, Lilette Dubey, and Tahira Kashyap, joined in with laughing emojis. Meanwhile, despite the ban, stars like Heidi Klum and Chinese actor Wan QianHui flouted the new rules on opening night. Klum wore a pink-and-white gown with a dramatic train, while Wan QianHui stunned in a cloudlike ensemble resembling giant cotton balls. Cannes jury member Halle Berry reportedly changed her look to align with the new policy. First Published:
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vir Das takes a dig at Cannes Film Festival's ban on nudity and voluminous outfits: ‘Planned 78 foot long piece'
Actor-comedian Vir Das took a hilarious dig at the 78th Cannes Film Festival's newly introduced rules banning nudity and voluminous outfits on the red carpet. As the festival commenced on May 14, Vir wrote a sarcastic post giving colourful details of what he had planned to wear during his appearance at the festival. (Also read: Halle Berry had to ditch her Gaurav Gupta dress at Cannes due to festival's new dress code: 'The train is too big') Vir took to his Instagram and posted a long note which started with, "It's with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be attending the Cannes film festival because of the new red carpet rules. For multiple generations nude voluminous gowns with large trains have been culturally specific to the comedy community," Vir said. Giving details what he had planned to wear at this year's red carpet, Vir further wrote, 'This year I had planned a dark beige, 78 foot long, off-shoulder piece that moved finely into sleeves that covered my wrists, but dipped lower and gently showcased the heart of my scrotum.' He added, "But if I can't wear a Gota original, I refuse to let our culture be shunted. I was planning on taking multiple selfies of cultural significance. But someone has to take a stand. I wish the festival all the best.' A post shared by Vir Das (@virdas) Fans reactions were as funny as the comedian's post. One user wrote, "Could you plz make the AI make a virtual image of your special dress.... Some people like me have a little difficulty visualizing the outfit." Another one sarcastically wrote, "We respect your decision and stand by you in such difficult times". A third user wrote, "We have been robbed. Maybe you can use this costume for one of your shows? Maybe the London one." Another wrote, "I choked on my coffee laughing!" Many celebrities like Prateik Smita Patil, Lilette Dubey, Tahira Kashyap also commented with laughing emojis. The new dress code in place at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was violated on the opening day as several stars arrived on the red carpet in extravagant dresses. Heidi Klum flouted the large dress ban with a pink-and-white gown with a massive train. Chinese actor Wan QianHui posed with a massive, cloudlike white dress that looked like it had giant cotton balls attached to it on the steps outside the Palais. Halle Berry, who is on the Cannes jury this year, noted she had changed her opening night look to comply with the new Cannes policy.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Vir's hepatitis B combo falls short in Phase II trial
Vir Biotechnology's 'functional cure' combination therapy has failed to meet the efficacy endpoints in a Phase II trial in hepatitis B. The company reported data from the 24-week point of the ongoing MARCH Phase II trial (NCT04856085) where just 17% (3/18) and 21% (3/14) of patients with baseline hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) <1,000IU/mL receiving tobevibart and elebsiran without or with peginterferon, respectively, achieved undetectable HBsAg. The trial also evaluated tobevibart and elebsiran without or with peginterferon as a functional cure. This was achieved in 11% and 15% of patients, respectively. Functional cure for hepatitis B is defined as sustained undetectable HBsAg and hepatitis B virus DNA below the lower limit of quantification (0.05IU/mL) at 24 weeks post-end of treatment after discontinuing nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). The study also looked at a modified definition of functional cure that allowed brief increases in virus levels for up to 35 days. Using this measure, 11% of patients treated with tobevibart and elebsiran alone, and 23% of those who also received peginterferon, showed signs of a functional cure. Vir said the safety and tolerability profile of tobevibart and elebsiran remains consistent with prior studies. Previously, Vir said the investigational combo reduced hepatitis B surface antigens at the same 24-week time stamp. Chronic hepatitis B is a long-lasting, inflammatory liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. The World Health Organization estimates that 254 million people live with hepatitis B, and an estimated 1.1 million deaths a year are associated with the disease. Complications may include liver cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Vir Biotechnology presented the data at the 2025 European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) congress in Amsterdam. Tobevibart is a monoclonal antibody developed by Vir while elebsiran is an Alnylam-discovered siRNA. In a Phase II trial (NCT05461170) in hepatitis D, the combination was more effective, with all six patients showing sustained virologic response at the time of the last visit and all patients achieving hepatitis D virus RNA < limit of detection (LOD) or ≥ 2 log10 IU/mL decrease from baseline. Vir Biotechnology is waiting to gain a partner to advance the combination therapy to Phase III studies. A Phase III trial of the combination in hepatitis D is currently recruiting patients (NCT06903338). "Vir's hepatitis B combo falls short in Phase II trial" was originally created and published by Clinical Trials Arena, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
