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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Gigolos, Cult Killers & Vir Das: What to Watch This Week FOMO Fix Ep 16
Sudhish Kamath returns with another episode of FOMO Fix to help you plan your weekly watchlist. This week's highlights include the absurd and intriguing Mandala Murders on Netflix and the surprisingly profound comedy Rangeen on Prime Video — which one is worth your time? Plus, Vir Das drops his new stand-up special Fool Volume, and we take a look at Adults, a Gen Z remix of the classic sitcom. And finally, the verdict is in on Special Ops 2 on Disney+ Hotstar. If you're choosing what to laugh or cry over this week, we've got you covered.
India Today
5 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.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- 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.'
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Hrithik Roshan calls Vir Das Fool Volume best stand-up, reinstalls app to say it
Actor Hrithik Roshan has showered praise on comedian-actor Vir Das for his latest Netflix special 'Fool Volume', calling it 'the best stand-up show ever.' The 'War 2' star was so moved by the performance that he reinstalled Instagram just to publicly share his admiration for the show, which marks Vir's most personal and boldest work to date.'Had to reinstall Instagram cause I had to say this. Vir Das' 'Fool Volume' has got to be the best stand-up show ever,' Hrithik wrote on his Instagram Story. advertisementThe special, which premiered on Netflix last Friday, has clever humour with introspective moments, exploring themes such as identity, politics, and the quirks of everyday life. This is Vir's sixth stand-up special and follows his Emmy-winning 'Landing', which made him the first Indian comedian to bag the prestigious International Emmy Award in 2024. 'Fool Volume' has since been gaining attention for its fearless commentary and clever writing. In response to Hrithik's heartfelt appreciation, Vir Das expressed his gratitude, saying, 'Day, month, year, life made. Thank you Hrithik for always shining light and for always being amazing. Thank you thank you @hrithikroshan I admire you so much.' On the work front, Hrithik has just wrapped up shooting for 'War 2', directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film also stars Kiara Advani and Jr NTR, who will be making his Bollywood debut. A sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War', the film is a key part of the YRF Spy Universe, alongside 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger 3'. Hrithik will reprise his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, a character that has become a fan favorite.- EndsMust Watch
