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Comedian-actor Vir Das clapped back at an author questioning his and Diljit Dosanjh’s global popularity. In his post on X, Kartikeya Tanna, the author, called them “very, very mediocre artists” and further underlined that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the Jigra singer as a “guy from Punjab.”
“The answer seems obvious – they’re Useful Idiots effectively tasked with denigrating India directly or indirectly (the ‘two Indias’ bit and hobnobbing with Pakistani artists, for eg). They’ve acquiesced in following a script which seeks to puncture India’s soft power and, as long as they do that, they’re reaping rewards,” he added.
The comedian responded to the post, calling it a “conspiracy”. Das also shared that he pays for the venue for his shows across the world. “I love conspiracy nuts. I also love the insinuation that one has suddenly been propped up. I sell tickets, so does Diljit. I personally pay rental for every venue I book across the world, and go directly to audiences who are kind enough to come see me. I’ve done so for fifteen years,” he wrote on X.
“Mediocrity aside, my audience props me up. And when it comes to India and pride, I think my audience is mature enough to know honest conversations are the highest form of love. Cheers,” he replied.
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Several social media users thronged to the comment section and slammed Tanna. A user wrote, “That’s the problem with us (Indians). We can’t see another Indian doing good.” Another user commented, “Ignore bro. More people will come to your show now to see what the fuss is about! Win win.”
On the professional front, Das recently appeared in the Prime Video show Call Me Bae alongside Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. The comedian is all set to host the upcoming International Emmy Awards in New York City in November this year.
