Vir Das on making covid-related comedy, how he’s keeping upbeat and why he misses the sound of laughter most "I am in my pyjamas.
I hope you are too," says Vir Das over the phone. It is Day 6 of the nationwide lockdown. In this time, Das has put out a song and an 11-minute YouTube video titled Bright Side With Vir Das.
He’s looking forward to Hasmukh, his new fiction series on Netflix. Besides doing live stand-up shows around the world, Das is also known for his performances in cult films Go Goa Gone and Delhi Belly.
The singer, songwriter, stand-up comic and writer talks about the challenges of creating comedy during social distancing and what he’s missing most.