"Stand-up comedy is a lot about amplifying emotions……" — Vir Das
"Stand-up comedy is a lot about amplifying emotions and situations; movie acting has a lot to do with mellowing things down and making them subtle. The transition was almost terrifying because of the magnitude of change."
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38 Quotes by Vir Das
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When it comes to English stand-up comedy, Indians have only seen the best - Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby and the…
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You realise the responsibility of carrying a film on your shoulders when people are investing money in you and they…
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Comedy is a live art, and the only way to record a comedy rock album is to do it live.…
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I am a big fan of Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller, who have carved a niche for themselves. I think…
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For me, it is very important to believe in the kind of movies I do. 'Rang De Basanti' made me…
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I do films which get me out of my comedian routine so that I don't get bored being a stand-up…
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A stand-up comedian will never be the life of a party. Instead, he will be the guy who is standing…
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All of the films I'm doing are young, urban, high-concept, funny films. That's the zone where I'd like to play…
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Comedy comes from confusion.
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Delhi women - they're the most beautiful women! But the fact remains that they know they are gorgeous.
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I auditioned nine times for 'Delhi Belly,' and it was torturous!
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I did theatre in the U.S. because there, content-wise, it's very light. In India, theatre tends to get preachy.
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