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Samay Raina tried making apology video 9 times after India’s Got Latent controversy, Vir Das helped him turn 3 FIRs into career’s best work | Web-series News

Samay Raina tried making apology video 9 times after India’s Got Latent controversy, Vir Das helped him turn 3 FIRs into career’s best work | Web-series News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 11:31 AM IST Samay Raina has redeemed himself in public eye with his new stand-up special Still Alive, which details his side of the story during the India’s Got Latent controversy last year. In February 2025, guest and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia had made an obscene joke on Raina’s popular YouTube show, which led to three FIRs being lodged against them. Now, Raina has revealed when and how he wrote his new standup special during that turbulent time. “I wrote it after it all started in Feb. I had a show in four days, which I couldn’t cancel. I needed to address the elephant in the room. I had to say something about this,” recalled Raina. “When I cracked one joke about this for the first time in Washington DC, the whole floor was shaking by the applause. It was great. I told them I didn’t have another joke since it happened to me only a day before. But when I addressed the controversy, it was the biggest laugh of …

Fan’s Badshah concert plan goes wrong, ends up booking Vir Das show; comedian’s reaction amuses internet: ‘Owe you one’

Fan’s Badshah concert plan goes wrong, ends up booking Vir Das show; comedian’s reaction amuses internet: ‘Owe you one’

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Stand-up comedian Vir Das recently shared a humorous exchange with a fan on social media, sparking laughter online. On Sunday, he posted a screenshot of a direct message from a social media user who described an unusual mix-up involving concert tickets. The post was captioned, “Sorry Badshah,” referencing the confusion. Comedian Vir Das posted a fan’s amusing mistake of booking his show instead of Badshah’s concert. Fan mistakenly books Vir Das show instead of Badshah concert The direct message explained that the fan had intended to book tickets for rapper Badshah but accidentally purchased tickets for Vir Das’ show instead. He wrote, “Hi Vir, can you believe this!! By mistake, apka show book ho gaya (mistakenly booked your show) !! I voted for the Badshah show, which was last week. My sister-in-law was at work, she messaged me, and the show is booked! It’s on 1st April…for Virdas, then I was so surprised, who’s Virdas?? I thought we were going to see Badshah on 22 March!” They added that, despite the mix-up, they had begun …

Vir Das on why roast-style hosting like the Oscars cannot happen in Indian award shows: ‘Star egos won’t take a joke’

Vir Das on why roast-style hosting like the Oscars cannot happen in Indian award shows: ‘Star egos won’t take a joke’

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Actor and comedian Vir Das has hosted a few award shows in India, and is aware of how they function with so many stars and actors present. Can prominent award shows in India feature roast-style hosting like the Oscars? Vir does not think so, as he noted in a new post on his X account. (Also read: Conan O’Brien addresses ‘frightening times’ in unusually political Oscars monologue; roasts Timothee Chalamet, Netflix) Vir Das has commented on award shows and how they differ in the West and in India. What Vir wrote In a new post, Vir began, “Why doesn’t India do a Gervais or even a Conan-style hosting of a major film awards? Well, as someone who wrote the script for many Indian awards for five years. Here’s why. The point of having comedians host and roast the Oscars or film awards is that for a night, a jester would humanise the most beautiful chosen people in the world, since they were being celebrated already. That’s when any joke is a punch-up.” ‘A huge star …

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

‘Aamir Khan shut everyone up by playing my father’: Mona Singh on Happy Patel, Laal Singh Chaddha, and playing ‘female Gabbar’ | Bollywood News

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When 2026 kicked off, Mona Singh’s last theatrical release was four years ago — Advait Chandan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Two months into 2026, she’s had two theatrical releases in January — Vir Das and Kavi Shastri’s directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and Anurag Singh’s hit period war drama Border 2. Last month, she headlined season 2 of Sudip Sharma’s Netflix India crime drama Kohrra. And this month, she played the gangster Babli in Suresh Triveni’s action thriller Subedaar on Prime Video India. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Mona opens up on how 2026 is already shaping up to be the year of Mona Singh, her enduring equation with Aamir Khan, and the film journey that started with Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots. It’s the first time in your career that you’ve had two theatrical releases in the same month. Does that hit differently from streaming releases? It hits you differently. 70 mm screen is a different ballgame. People actually invest in taking a cab, going to the theatre, and watching the film …

‘Die!’: Vir Das shares abusive DM as ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaces after recent mention in parliament

‘Die!’: Vir Das shares abusive DM as ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaces after recent mention in parliament

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Actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das has once again found himself at the centre of online debate after his controversial ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaced during a speech in the Lok Sabha by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. The reference in Parliament led to the clip regaining attention, sparking fresh reactions across social media, including a disturbing message sent directly to the comedian. Actor Vir Das’s ‘Two Indias’ monologue returned to the spotlight after a reference in Parliament, leading to fresh social media reactions and an abusive message sent to him. (AFP) Vir Das shares abusive DM on his social media Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vir shared a screenshot of an abusive direct message he received after the renewed attention. The message contained explicit language and a death threat. Instead of responding with anger, the comedian chose biting sarcasm to address the situation, posting a lengthy, poetic reaction alongside the screenshot. “Ahhhhh the gentle words that float towards you like a feather on an autumn breeze every time the Two India speech goes viral again because …

Vir Das shocked by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee referencing his ‘2 Indias’ monologue in Parliament: ‘Where were you then?’

Vir Das shocked by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee referencing his ‘2 Indias’ monologue in Parliament: ‘Where were you then?’

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Actor-comedian Vir Das seems shocked that All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee referenced him and his satirical monologue ‘Two Indias’ in the Lok Sabha. While delivering his speech on the Union Budget 2026-27, the politician brought up Vir and said he believed it was a ‘warning’. The actor posted a video, sharing his reaction to the MP’s speech. Vir Das reacted to MP Abhishek Banerjee speaking about two Indias in Lok Sabha. What did Abhishek Banerjee say in Parliament? On Tuesday, Abhishek referenced Vir’s 2021 ‘Two Indias’ monologue as a ‘prophecy’ and said, “Sir, in November 2021, on a stage, thousands of miles away, at the Kennedy Centre, Vir Das, a young stand-up comedian from India, spoke of two Indias. Many laughed, and some were offended.” He added, “Few paused to listen, but what he offered was not comedy. It was a warning, a prophecy, a mirror held up to a nation standing at the edge of its own contradictions because I, too, sir, come from two Indias.” How did Vir Das react …

Vir Das calls Kangana Ranaut a ‘once-in-a-generation actress’, recalls working with her in Revolver Rani

Vir Das calls Kangana Ranaut a ‘once-in-a-generation actress’, recalls working with her in Revolver Rani

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Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das gained recognition in the industry with films such as Love Aaj Kal, Badmaash Company, Delhi Belly and more. He also worked with Kangana Ranaut in Revolver Rani. In a recent interview with Mashable Middle East, Vir recalled his experience of working with Kangana in the film. Vir Das and Kangana Ranaut’s still from Revolver Rani. Vir Das heaps praise on Kangana Ranaut Reacting to a still of himself and Kangana from Revolver Rani, Vir shared his memories of working with her. He said, “We both spend the movie beating the sh*t out of each other. It’s a very dark, twisted black comedy. She’s a once-in-a-generation actress, so I had a good time working with her.” About Revolver Rani In the film, Kangana plays the titular Revolver Rani, while Vir Das essays the role of Rohan Mehra, a rising Bollywood star whom she falls in love with. When the opposition abducts Rohan with the intention of killing him, Kangana turns up all guns blazing and saves his life. Helmed by …

Happy Patel Box Office Collections: Vir Das starrer faces wrath of Border 2, adds mere Rs 35 lakh to tally

Happy Patel Box Office Collections: Vir Das starrer faces wrath of Border 2, adds mere Rs 35 lakh to tally

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Aamir Khan Productions’ latest venture, Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos, continues to struggle at the box office. The spy comedy drama, directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri, could add just Rs. 35 lakh to the tally in its second weekend, while facing Sunny Deol’s Border 2.  The running cume of Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos has reached Rs. 5.15 crore net at the Indian box office. Based on the current trends, the movie is expected to make a sum of Rs. 50 lakh in its second week. The box office trends of Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos clearly signifies that the audience has outrightly rejected it. Had the movie opened to positive word-of-mouth, things would have been a bit different. The Vir Das starrer is heading for a disastrous end at around Rs. 5.50 crore net at the Indian box office.  It will be interesting to see how the movie performs on digital platforms now. The movie is expected to find its digital home on Aamir Khan‘s YouTube channel like Sitaare Zameen Par. However, there is no …

Hrithik Roshan Praises Vir Das’ Happy Patel, Calls It Fun to Watch

Hrithik Roshan Praises Vir Das’ Happy Patel, Calls It Fun to Watch

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Actor Hrithik Roshan has extended his praise to comedian-actor Vir Das for his directorial debut, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. In the film, Das plays a UK citizen tasked by British intelligence to infiltrate a Goan gang. Roshan, who himself has famously portrayed a spy in previous projects, took to social media to share his appreciation for the caper comedy, giving Vir a resounding vote of confidence as a filmmaker. Sharing his reaction, Hrithik wrote on Instagram, “Very very entertained by Happy Patel. Congrats Vir. The ingenuity of mixing incredible silliness with a relentless screenplay was so much fun to watch!” Replying to it, Veer wrote, “Hrithik (heart-shaped emoji) May every comedy lover and first time Filmmaker find a star like you. You’re magic on screen, and it falls on us smaller silly spies too. Thank you. (sic)” Take a look: Besides Vir Das, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos also stars Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi, Aamir Khan, Imran Khan, Srushti Tawade. Happy Patel is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Filmfare’s Review of Happy Patel …

Hrithik Roshan gives a glowing review for Happy Patel, says Vir Das’s comedy was ‘so much fun to watch’

Hrithik Roshan gives a glowing review for Happy Patel, says Vir Das’s comedy was ‘so much fun to watch’

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Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, starring Vir Das and Mona Singh, was released in theatres on January 16. Actor Hrithik Roshan has now seen the film and took to his Instagram Stories on Thursday (January 22) to share his review of the film. Hrithik congratulated Vir and said that he was ‘very very entertained’ by the film. Vir Das also reacted to Hrithik Roshan’s review of Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos. Hrithik’s review of Happy Patel Hrithik wrote in his Instagram Stories, “Very very entertained by HAPPY PATEL. Congrats VIR. The ingenuity of mixing incredible silliness with a relentless screenplay was so much fun to watch!” Meanwhile, Vir shared a screenshot of the review on his X account and wrote in the caption, “Hrithik – May every comedy lover and first time Filmaker find a star like you. You are magic on screen and it falls on all of us smaller sillier spies too! Thank you.” About Happy Patel Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos also stars Sharib Hashmi and Srushti Tawade, along with special appearances by Aamir Khan …