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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vir Das Says He Lost His Voice Two Months Before Shooting New Netflix Special Vir Das: Fool Volume
International Emmy Award winner Vir Das is returning to Netflix with a brand new stand-up special, Vir Das: Fool Volume. As the title suggests, the special is quite different from all his previous ones as the actor-comic lost his voice months before he started shooting for this new project. What's Happening Vir Das has another Netflix stand-up special coming up, titled Vir Das: Fool Volume, billed as "his most personal project yet". The special marks Vir Das's fifth stand-up special for the streamer. Vir Das: Fool Volume is set to start streaming on the platform from July 18. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) What's Special Different About Vir Das's New Netflix Special "Netflix and I were about to shoot a special with a different theme. The universe had other plans. I lost my voice two months before that show. This is a show rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. Turns out the voice in your head is way crazier than the one in your throat. A special that asks the important question: How much happiness do you share when it comes back? What does it mean for any of us to REALLY use our voice?" Vir Das said in a statement. Vir Das And Netflix Go Way Back In 2023, Vir Das became the first Indian comic to win an International Emmy Award in the best comedy category for Vir Das: Landing, his fourth Netflix special. This was his second nomination at the International Emmys which he converted into a win. His first nod, also with the streamer, was for Vir Das: For India in 2021. In A Nutshell Vir Das: Full Volume. The streamer has billed the special as his most personal special yet.
India Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vir Das returns With Fool Volume: Netflix special to premiere in July
Actor-comedian Vir Das is all set to make his grand comeback with his new standup show 'Fool Volume'. The release date of the upcoming series was announced alongside a goofy poster featuring the poster released by Netflix India, the comedian is seen with a mic in one hand and carrying an electric lamp in the he animatedly gazes at the lamp in the picture, the streaming platform captioned the post, "Indian comedy is not silent, it returns with 'Fool Volume'. A new comedy special from International Emmy-winning comedian, Vir Das is arriving at fool volume on 18 July, only on Netflix." Netflix India's new show featuring Vir Das releases on July 18. (Credit: Instagram/netflix_in) advertisement Das has earlier featured in standup shows such as 'Canvas Laugh Factory' (2014), 'Vir Das: Abroad Understanding' (2017), 'Vir Das: Losing It' (2018), 'Vir Das: For India' (2020), 'Vir Das: Outside In' (2020) and 'Vir Das: Landing' (2022). The actor also acted in the Netflix dark-comedy series 'Hasmukh' (2020). The show was directed by Nikhil Gonsalves and co-created and written by Nikhil comedian was last seen in Ananya Panday's comedy-drama 'Call Me Bae' (2024). The Prime Video series also featured Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Gurfateh Pirzada, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Sayani Gupta, Mini Mathur, Riya Sen, Karishma Tanna, Urvashi Rautela and others in pivotal recently announced his memoir titled, 'The Outsider: A Memoir of Misfits'. He shared about the book on his Instagram handle and wrote, "I WROTE A BOOK! You can pre-order #TheOUTSIDER now! It's a crazy story about stumbling into different worlds, across the world. For fellow wanderers, and utter idiotslooking to belong. If that's you, my story is yours. You're an Outsider too."Vir Das is known for his work in popular Hindi films such as 'Namastey London' (2007), 'Badmaash Company' (2010), 'Delhi Belly' (2011), 'Go Goa Gone' (2013) and Watch
News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vir Das Announces New Special, Reveals He 'Lost Voice 2 Months Before The Show'
Last Updated: This launch marks Vir's fifth Netflix special, which includes Abroad Understanding and Vir Das: Landing. International Emmy Award winner Vir Das, who is all set to bring his fifth collaboration with the streaming giant Netflix with his new special titled Vir Das: Fool Volume, said he lost his voice two months before that show. He added that this is rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume" will premiere on July 18. Reflecting on the journey behind his most personal special yet, Vir shared: 'Netflix and I were about to shoot a special with a different theme. The universe had other plans." 'I lost my voice two months before that show. This is a show rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. Turns out the voice in your head is way crazier than the one in your throat. A special that asks the important question: How much happiness do you share when it comes back? What does it mean for any of us to REALLY use our voice?" he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) This launch marks Vir's fifth Netflix special, which includes Abroad Understanding and Vir Das: Landing. Vir began his career with a gig at one of the premier hotels in New Delhi with a performance titled 'Walking on Broken Das". He started his career on TV when he hosted two TV shows. The first one was Is Route Ki Sabhin Linein Maast Hain where he was an agony uncle. The second was his own stand-up comedy late-night show Ek Rahin Vir. The stand-up star and actor has appeared on a variety of comedic television programs. He was an addition to the cast of The Great Indian Comedy Show. He was cast as the comic relief in The Curse of King Tut's Tomb, a Hallmark mini-series filmed in India. He began filming for his first two Bollywood roles in early 2006. He played a small role in Vipul Shah's 2007 movie Namastey London. On 25 April 2017, Vir's Netflix special Abroad Understanding was released, in the process becoming the first Indian comedian with a comedy special on the platform. In June 2017 Das was named one of Variety's '10 Comics to Watch for 2017." In December 2018, Das released his second Netflix comedy special, entitled Losing It. In 2019, Das released his travel-cum-comedy show Jestination Unknown where he explores how Indians see humour along with a couple of other stand-up comedians and celebrities. During the lockdown in 2020 he was on Netflix in a one-hour special called Vir Das: Outside In. In 2021, Das performed a monologue titled 'Two Indias" at the Kennedy Center in Washington. On 29 January 2023, Das appeared on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast. He hosted the 52nd International Emmy Awards in 2024. First Published:
Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Great Indian Kapil Show promo: Salman Khan reacts to Sunil Grover's mimicry of him, Kapil Sharma says ‘Itna attitude'. Watch
Kapil Sharma's Netflix show The Great Indian Kapil Show is set to return with its highly-anticipated third season on June 21. It has been confirmed that the premiere episode will feature superstar Salman Khan as the guest. Ahead of the first episode, a new promo of Salman, Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover was released on Thursday. In the now-viral video, Salman reacted to Sunil's mimicry of him. In the clip, Sunil is seen mimicking Salman as they talk about the upcoming season, promising full-on entertainment and laughter. Kapil tells Salman, 'Bhai aapko bas itna batana hai ki season 3 ke pehle episode mein aap aa rahe ho (Bhai, you just have to say that you're coming in the first episode of Season 3),' but Sunil interrupts him. Kapil immediately quips, 'Sunil paaji, ek second, asli wale ko bolne do (Sunil paaji, one second, let the real one speak).' Salman then confirms that he will grace the first episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3. Kapil then asks Salman to say, 'Iss Funnyvaar badhega parivaar,' facing the camera, but Sunil interrupts again and mimics him saying, 'Parivaar kaise aage badhega?' Salman laughs and agrees. Kapil then asks Salman, 'Aapne kabhi itna attitude dikhaya tha?' and Salman gives a straight poker face response, 'Nahi.' Sunil then ends the promo with Salman's famous line from Bigg Boss, 'Aadab, Sat Sri Akal, Kedo haal hai,' leaving both Salman and Kapil in splits. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Along with the promo, Netflix wrote, 'Ek se bhale do Sikandar. Ab har Funnyvaar, badhega humara parivaar with the new episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring @beingsalmankhan, coming soon, only on Netflix! (sic).' ALSO READ | Salman Khan doesn't spare Aamir Khan, Netflix or Sikandar on Kapil Sharma's show: 'Aamir jab tak marriage ko perfect nahi kar lega…' The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 marks the return of Kapil Sharma as host, joined by his teammates Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Produced by Banijay Asia, new episodes of the comedy show will stream every Saturday, exclusively on Netflix
India Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sunil Grover mimics Salman Khan, Kapil Sharma says itna attitude. Watch
The comedy show 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' is back with its much-anticipated third season, and it's all set to premiere with a bang. With Salman Khan appearing as the first guest, a new promo video featuring the superstar with Sunil Grover and Kapil Sharma has emerged online. Netflix shared a fun-filled promo teasing Salman's hilarious interactions with Kapil and Sunil Grover. Sharing the clip, Netflix wrote, "Ek se bhale do Sikandar. Ab har Funnyvaar, badhega humara parivaar with the new episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring @beingsalmankhan, coming soon, only on Netflix! (sic)"advertisementIn the promo, Grover is seen imitating Khan as they talk about the new season, promising chaos and full-on entertainment. Kapil tells Salman, 'Bhai aapko bas itna batana hai ki season 3 ke pehle episode mein aap aa rahe ho ("Bhai, you just have to say that you're coming in the first episode of Season 3),' but Sunil interrupts mid-way. Kapil hilariously stops him saying, 'Sunil paaji, ek second, asli wale ko bolne do (Sunil paaji, one second, let the real one speak).' Salman then confirms that he will indeed be featured in the first episode. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The laughs don't stop there. Kapil asks Salman to say, 'Iss Funnyvaar badhega parivaar,'prompting Sunil to mimic him again, joking, 'Parivaar kaise aage badhega?' to which Salman amusingly agrees. Kapil then asks Salman, 'Aapne kabhi itna attitude dikhaya tha?' and Salman responds with a straight, 'Nahi.'Sunil then breaks into one of Salman's famous lines from 'Bigg Boss' - 'Aadab, Sat Sri Akal, Kedo haal hai,' leaving both Salman and Kapil in 3 of the show brings back Kapil Sharma as host, alongside a star-studded lineup of comedians including Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda. Archana Puran Singh returns as the ever-cheerful judge, and in a nostalgic twist, Navjot Singh Sidhu also rejoins the panel. The show is produced by Banijay Asia.'The Great Indian Kapil Show' Season 3 is set to premiere on June 21, with new episodes streaming every Saturday exclusively on Watch
