Vir Das recently shared a moment from Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show where Bachchan asked a question about Vir’s Emmy Awards win. Vir took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a clip of the Kaun Banega Crorepati episode.
The question featured was “In 2023, which Indian was a joint winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series?” The options included, “A. Kapil Sharma, B. Mallika Dua, C. Vir Das, and D. Zakir Khan.” Despite the correct answer being C, the contestant chose option B.
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— Vir Das (@thevirdas) December 22, 2023
Amitabh Bachchan clarified to the contestant that the right answer was Vir, mentioning it had been recent news. He also praised Vir and his work. In a subsequent edited video, Vir was shown in his car, visibly moved and emotional, placing his hand on his chest. Sharing this video, Vir added emojis with a smiling face, smiling eyes, and folded hands.
Vir secured the prestigious International Emmy Award for Comedy for his standup special, Vir Das: Landing. Premiering on OTT, the show competed with productions like Le Flambeau from France, El Encargado from Argentina, and Derry Girls Season 3 from the UK. Vir Das: Landing stands as his fourth comedy special, exploring the essence of global identity while seeking a sense of home.
Earlier, Vir’s third standup special, Vir Das: For India, received a 2021 International Emmy Nomination for Best Comedy.
