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Vir Das Recounts Turbulent Times: Vanishing Bookings and Disoriented Flights
6 Aug
Summary
- Vir Das faced backlash after 'Two Indias' video, leading to no work for 1.5 years
- Booked a flight to London, woke up on the plane with no memory of how he got there
- Yelled at flight attendants, thinking the plane was headed to Mumbai instead of London
In 2021, comedian Vir Das faced a major controversy over his video 'I Come From Two Indias,' which received significant backlash from a section of netizens. In a recent interview, Das opened up about the shocking changes in his life following this episode.
Das explained that after the controversy, he had no work for a year and a half, with his phone not ringing for four months. Seeking a change of pace, he shifted to Goa, but soon realized he needed to return to Mumbai to work on his stand-up comedy. Das also shared a harrowing incident where he woke up on a flight to London, despite having booked a ticket to Mumbai. Disoriented, he yelled at the flight attendants, thinking the plane was headed to the wrong destination.
Despite the turbulent times, Das eventually found success with his Netflix special 'Vir Das: Landing,' which won an Emmy Award and gave a significant boost to his career. The comedian's candid revelations shed light on the personal and professional challenges he faced in the aftermath of the 'Two Indias' controversy.
