Vir Das is one of the most successful and internationally recognized stand-up comedians from India, but his rise to global fame hasn’t come without hurdles. With multiple comedy specials, films, and even an International Emmy to his name, Vir has also experienced significant career lows. In a recent interview with mid-Day’s Sit With Hitlist, he reflected on one of the toughest periods in his life — the aftermath of his controversial monologue, Two Indias.

Vir Das did not get work after Two Indias

During the pandemic, Vir and his wife Shivani moved to Goa with their pet dog. While he returned to Mumbai once restrictions lifted and work resumed, his time in Goa coincided with the peak of the controversy.

“I had no work for a year and a half after the controversy. It was silent. The phone wasn’t ringing. So I stayed in Goa, worked on myself, and focused on writing,” Vir said.