The Indian comedy sensation Vir Das is all set to release his third special with streaming giants Netflix. Titled Vir Das For India, it will premier on 26 January 2020 which is India’s 71st Republic Day.
Das made the announcement via twitter with a poster for the new special and tweeting, “A comedy special entirely about India. Celebrating our culture, our values, our madness, all of it. I would like to humbly apologise for the things I am about to say.”
ANNOUNCEMENT! January 26, Republic Day…#VirDasForIndia comes out on @NetflixIndia @NetflixIsAJoke
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) January 15, 2020
A comedy special entirely about India. Celebrating our culture, our values, our madness…all of it. I would like to humbly apologise for the things I am about to say ??? pic.twitter.com/r4mEUbE2wr
This will be Das’ third collaboration with Netflix after two previous specials, Abroad Understanding and Losing It. According to Netflix, “Vir will opine on various issues, including Indian customs and beliefs, sensibilities, popular culture, movies, and heroes.
“In his earlier project with Amazon Prime Video India, Jestination Unknown, Vir travelled the length and breadth of the country. He even performed at towns like Patiala, Lucknow, and Leh, and these experiences have helped him for his current special.”
Speaking about Vir Das For India, the comic said:
The trailer has been recently released for the upcoming special on YouTube. Watch it Below:
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