Vir Das Reacts After Man Calls Him And Diljit "Mediocre Artists Denigrating India"
Actor and stand up comedian Vir Das slammed an X user who said that him and singer Diljit Dosanjh are “denigrating India” at global events and referred to both artists as “useful idiots.”
Recently, an X user questioned why the two artists, Diljit and Vir, have “suddenly” gained global recognition and high-profile gigs, including personal accolades from international figures like Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who attended one of Diljit’s concert in the country.
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The user wrote, “Have you ever wondered why two very, very mediocre artists – Diljit Dosanjh and Vir Das – have suddenly been propped up to global scale fame? They’re suddenly benefiting from liaisons with top celebrities and getting gigs at top global events. Justin Trudeau went all the way to Diljit’s concert to welcome him as ‘guy from Punjab’ (not India).”
Claiming that they follow a script that puncture India, the X user further wrote, “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.”
Have you ever wondered why two very, very mediocre artists – Diljit Dosanjh and Vir Das – have suddenly been propped up to global scale fame?
They’re suddenly benefiting from liaisons with top celebrities and getting gigs at top global events.
Justin Trudeau went all the way to…— Kartikeya Tanna (@KartikeyaTanna) October 6, 2024
Reacting to the baseless accusation, the stand up comedian replied, “I love conspiracy nuts (Smiley emoji). 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.”
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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… https://t.co/ElF1Y7E55e— Vir Das (@thevirdas) October 7, 2024
He also added, “I’ve done so for fifteen years. 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.”
The actor-comedian is scheduled to host the International Emmy Awards ceremony in New York in November, making him the first Indian to do so. He will also hold his next special titled Mindfool across 33 countries.
Meanwhile, singer Diljit Dosanjh will soon embark on his Dil-Luminati India Tour. His first Indian concert will take place on October 26 in New Delhi. After Delhi, the singer will visit Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
