Comedian Vir Das spent the last year mostly in lockdown in India in Mumbai, but he still managed to find an audience — a global one via Zoom. The result of those benefit “shows” is a Netflix special: “Vir Das: Outside In — The Lockdown Special.” Carol Hills speaks with Das about being a comedian during a pandemic and how he responds to those in India who say he shouldn’t joke about religion.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.