As a long-time follower of Vir Das’ career, I can confidently say that his response to the baseless accusations was not only witty but also a testament to his resilience and maturity as an artist. Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how he has consistently sold out shows, proving that his talent transcends any petty labels thrown at him by conspiracy theorists.
Actor-comedian Vir Das playfully responded to a social media critic who called him and fellow artist Diljit Dosanjh “mediocre” and “useful idiots”. In his response, he affectionately referred to the critic as “conspiracy theorists”, and joked that he and Diljit both sell tickets, suggesting their success speaks for itself.
A user recently took to X to question the sudden rise in popularity of Vir Das and Diljit Dosanjh, suggesting their newfound fame is part of a larger agenda to undermine India’s global standing. The tweet accused the two artists of being ‘mediocre’ and implied they were ‘propped up’ due to connections with high-profile celebrities and appearances at major events. The user pointed out how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Diljit at his concert, referring to him as ‘the guy from Punjab’ rather than India. The tweet further claimed that both artists have become ‘useful Idiots’, implying they play a role in diminishing India’s soft power by associating with Pakistani artists and promoting divisive narratives.
The tweet generated a lot of interest and eventually grabbed Vir Das’s attention, prompting him to reply swiftly. He humorously acknowledged his admiration for ‘conspiracy enthusiasts’, finding it entertaining how some people propose that his success and Diljit Dosanjh’s are the result of being artificially supported. “I sell tickets, just like Diljit does,” he explained, “Every venue I perform at is rented by me personally worldwide, and I go directly to the audiences who graciously attend my shows.
Vir thanked his fans for their consistent backing throughout his 15-year journey in the industry. He acknowledged that it’s actually his fans who make him shine, not any claims of being great. On the topic of India and national pride, he stressed that his audience is intelligent enough to grasp that open and truthful discussions show genuine affection. He ended by raising a toast to this idea.
Speaking of my professional journey, I was recently featured in the Ananya Panday starrer Call Me Bae. Currently, I’m preparing for my Mindfool World Tour, an exciting venture that will take me to 33 different countries! I can hardly wait to grace stages in captivating cities like Copenhagen, Denmark; Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; Oslo, Norway; and Singapore. It’s going to be one incredible ride!
Right now, Diljit Dosanjh is overseas for his Dil-Luminati Tour. Once he completes the international tour, he will begin the Indian leg in October. The tour starts at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on October 26, followed by concerts in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
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