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I have a rule - 'funny is funny!' When I write comedy, it's not my aim to upset people. I will be offensive, edgy and immature, but I will also be very intelligent and relevant. At my shows, there are no holy cows.

Vir Das

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Vir Das
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: May 31
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I love the food, the girls, the sky and everything that is Delhi. I have very fond memories of the Moolchand flyover.
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Whatever movies I sign, they have to get me out of my comfort zone. Otherwise, I would get bored very easily.
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I fear debt. I don't like being indebted to banks. I have a rule in life that I will get it when I can afford it.
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