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You realise the responsibility of carrying a film on your shoulders when people are investing money in you and they recognise the hard work you have to put in.

Vir Das

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Vir Das
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: May 31
Actor
Comedian
Television Actor
Dehra Dun
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