Vir Das
Stand-up comedian and actor, International Emmy winner
- Age
- 47 yrs
- Birthday in 209 days
- Works listed
- 3
- Film, Comedy special
- Honours
- 1
- Most recent 2023
- Profile views
- 1
- 0 followers
Vir Das is a comedian and actor who became the first Indian comic with a Netflix stand-up special. His special Vir Das: Landing won the International Emmy for comedy in 2023, and in 2024 he became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards.
Biography
Lagos to Illinois
Vir Das grew up partly in Lagos, Nigeria, where his father worked, and studied economics and theatre at Knox College in Illinois, United States. He returned to India in the early 2000s and began performing stand-up when the scene was very small.
Comedy and films
He became one of India’s first well-known English stand-up comedians and acted in films such as Delhi Belly (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013). He also formed the comedy rock band Alien Chutney.
Netflix and the Emmys
In 2017 Abroad Understanding made him the first Indian comic with a Netflix special. His special Vir Das: Landing won the International Emmy Award for comedy in 2023, shared with another show, and in 2024 he hosted the International Emmy Awards.
Controversy
His 2021 monologue “I Come from Two Indias”, performed in Washington, drew both praise and police complaints in India, reflecting debates about satire and free speech.
Timeline
-
1979
Born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
-
2011
Delhi Belly
-
2017
First Indian comic with a Netflix special
-
2021
“Two Indias” monologue
-
2023
International Emmy for Landing
-
2024
Hosts the International Emmy Awards
Notable works
-
2011
Delhi Belly Film
-
2017
Abroad Understanding Comedy special
-
2022
Vir Das: Landing Comedy special
Awards and honours
-
International Emmy Award for Comedy
2023 · Vir Das: Landing (shared).
Did you know?
-
1
He spent part of his childhood in Nigeria.
-
2
He was the first Indian to host the International Emmys.
-
3
He started a comedy rock band.
Connections
Frequently asked
Who is Vir Das?
Vir Das is a comedian and actor who became the first Indian comic with a Netflix stand-up special. His special Vir Das: Landing won the International Emmy for comedy in 2023, and in 2024 he became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards.
How old is Vir Das?
Vir Das is 47 years old, born on 31 May 1979 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Where is Vir Das from?
Vir Das was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
What is Vir Das known for?
Vir Das is best known for Netflix comedy specials; International Emmy for Landing; hosting the International Emmy Awards; Delhi Belly.
What awards has Vir Das received?
Notable honours include International Emmy Award for Comedy (2023).
References
- Vir Das — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Vir Das — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Vir Das — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Official website. www.weirdasscomedy.com. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Vir Das (Q7933532) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
Includes material from the Wikipedia article “Vir Das”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. That text is available under the same licence. Learn more
External links
About this profile
- Researched by the TrackFame editorial team; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal under our editorial policy
- First published 2 November 2026
- Last updated
Cite this page
“Vir Das.” TrackFame, last updated 3 November 2026. https://trackfame.com/person/vir-das
Discussion 0
Sign in or create an account to join the discussion.
No comments yet — be the first.
More in Film & TV
Film & TV
Zakir Khan
Stand-up comedian known for storytelling in Hindi
Born 1987
Film & TV
Mithila Palkar
Actress who rose to fame through web series
Born 1993
Film & TV
Kusha Kapila
Digital creator and actor known for comic characters
Born 1989
Film & TV
Prajakta Koli
YouTuber, actress and author
Born 1993
Film & TV
Varun Grover
Lyricist, screenwriter, comedian and director
Born 1980
Film & TV
Tiger Shroff
Hindi film action star known for martial arts and dance
Born 1990