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I do films which get me out of my comedian routine so that I don't get bored being a stand-up comedian. And with films, it's here today, gone tomorrow. So stand-up comedy is here to stay for me.

Vir Das

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Vir Das
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: May 31
Actor
Comedian
Television Actor
Dehra Dun
Comedy
Stand
Gone
Routine
Film
Comedian
Today
Bored
Films
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