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Vir Das - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 01, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Vir Das's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Stand-up comedy, Netflix specials (e.g., 'Abroad Understanding', 'Vir Das: For India'), Bollywood films (e.g., 'Delhi Belly'), and international appearances (e.g., 'The Boarding House', 'Whiskey Cavalier'). |
Intro
Vir Das is an Indian comedian, actor, and comedy musician best known for his stand-up comedy and roles in Bollywood films, as well as for his global Netflix specials.
Early Life & Background
Vir Das was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and raised in Nigeria and India. He attended The Lawrence School, Sanawar and later studied at Knox College, Illinois, where he also began his career in stand-up comedy.
Career Highlights
- Released several stand-up specials on Netflix, including 'Abroad Understanding' (2017), 'Losing It' (2018), and 'Vir Das: For India' (2020).
- Starred in notable Bollywood films such as 'Delhi Belly' (2011) and 'Go Goa Gone' (2013).
- Won the 2023 International Emmy Award for Best Comedy for his Netflix special 'Vir Das: Landing'.
- Featured as an actor in international productions, including ABC's 'Whiskey Cavalier'.
Trivia
- Vir Das is the first Indian comedian to have his own Netflix comedy special.
- He has performed in over 35 countries worldwide.
- Das started his professional career as a stand-up comedian while at Knox College in the US.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Vir Das?
Vir Das is 46 years old.
When was Vir Das born?
Vir Das was born the 1 June 1979.
Where is Vir Das from?
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
On His Birth-Day
About June 1st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 1, 1979, Intel introduced the 8088 microprocessor, a variant of the 8086 with an 8-bit external data bus, facilitating compatibility with 8-bit systems. It featured 16-bit registers and a 20-bit address bus, allowing access to 1 MB of memory. The 8088 was utilized in the original IBM PC and its compatible clones.
- Day of the week: June 1st, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Sunday Girl by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Check the link for more news and curiosities on June 1st, 1979.