Vir Das Hits Back After User Calls Him And Diljit Dosanjh 'Mediocre Artists', Says 'Love The Insinuation...'

Vir Das recently took to his social media and replied to a tweet that called him and Diljit Dosanjh “mediocre artists.” The actor and comedian took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) and lashed at the user who questioned why these two artists are rising to become a global phenomenon.

A user took to his X and wrote why Vir Das and Diljit Dosanjh are “suddenly” becoming popular. In his tweet, the user claimed that these two artists have been appointed to tarnish India’s position at the global level. He 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 the ‘guy from Punjab’ (not India).”

The user continued, “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 example). They’ve acquiesced in following a script that seeks to puncture India’s soft power, and as long as they do that, they’re reaping rewards (sic).”

The tweet went viral and reached Vir Das. Responding to the tweet, Das said, “I love conspiracy nuts. I also love the insinuation that one has suddenly been propped up. I sell tickets, and 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.”

Take a look at his reply here.

Das thanked his audience for the support and continued, “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.”

On the work front, Das was last seen in Ananya Panday starrer Call Me Bae. He will be seen hosting the International Emmy Awards which is set to take place in New York in November.