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The joke8217;s on you, him, them, life...Buttons, food, husband, wife, weather, women, there8217;s no social commentary or message in Vir Das8217; stand-up comedy...

Chandigarh is Vir8217;s Mascot

The joke8217;s on you, him, them, life8230;Buttons, food, husband, wife, weather, women, there8217;s no social commentary or message in Vir Das8217; stand-up comedy, it8217;s random and he tickles the funny bone by simply looking around at life, telling the truth and making you laugh and 8216;see8217;. Here for SJOBA8217;s Cultural Evening where Das presented his brand-new show, Walking on Broken Das which opened in Delhi a few weeks back, 8220;I debut in Delhi and usually my second stop is Chandigarh, which has always proved really lucky for me. It was here that I got my first cheque for my act,8217;8217; Das says Walking on Broken Das will travel the world.

In the last five years that the country8217;s youngest stand-up comedian has been back from the US, he has debuted six comedy specials written and directed by him and for this one, Das has split up his act and experimented with various styles of stand-up comedies. 8220;Stand-up comedy is about nothing at all and this show is just apt for reunion time for it 8216;talks8217; about puberty, first love, first crush, the first love letter and kiss and also the new James Bond movie which I didn8217;t like,8217;8217; says Das.

Vir8217;s comedy on television is to be seen in different genres of entertainment, and he agrees that there8217;s been suddenly a spurt of funny men on television, 8220;but what sets us stand-up comedians apart is that our comedy is not slapstick, there are no puns, which is the lowest form of humour, you have to perform, build a rapport with the audience in the first five minutes and then have them to yourself for the next hour. Stand-up comedy is about your mind and you have to be a genius. The jokes many times are on me, sometimes sure-shot winners don8217;t work and at other times, the failed ones have people in splits. Being funny can be suicidal,8217;8217; Das says at the end it8217;s the audience which is most important and he improvises his act according to the audience8217;s mood.

Right now, apart from comedy, Das is simply loving his role as a vocalist in the band Alien Chutney and also the album comedy rock. As for films, Das has completed Imtiaz Ali8217;s new movie, where he plays a funny man and also Delhi Belle of Aamir Khan Productions, 8220;I8217;m constantly trying to do a variety of roles and explore,8217;8217; Das gets on with the act.

Parul

Parul is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. She is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in public health, higher education, and the architectural heritage of Northern India. Professional Profile Education: Graduate in Humanities with a specialized focus on Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Career Path: She began her career covering local city beats and human interest stories before joining The Indian Express in 2009. Over the last decade and a half, she has risen to the rank of Principal Correspondent, becoming the publication’s primary voice on Chandigarh’s premier medical and academic institutions. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in the institutional dynamics of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) and Panjab University. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex administrative bureaucracies to deliver student-centric and patient-centric news. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on healthcare infrastructure, academic governance, and urban culture: 1. Public Health & PGIMER "PGIMER expands digital registry: Centralized patient records to reduce wait times by 40%" (Nov 20, 2025): A detailed look at the digital transformation of one of India's busiest medical institutes to tackle patient influx. "Robotic Surgery at PGI: Why the new urology wing is a game-changer for North India" (Oct 12, 2025): Reporting on the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology and its impact on affordable healthcare. "Shortage of life-saving drugs: Inside the supply chain crisis at government pharmacies" (Dec 5, 2025): An investigative piece on the logistical hurdles affecting chronic patients in the tri-city area. 2. Education & Institutional Governance "Panjab University Senate Election: The battle for institutional autonomy" (Dec 18, 2025): In-depth coverage of the high-stakes internal elections and the friction between traditional governance and central reforms. "Research funding dip: How PU’s science departments are navigating the 2025 budget cuts" (Nov 5, 2025): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing researchers and the impact on India's global academic ranking. 3. Art, Culture & Heritage "Le Corbusier’s legacy in peril: The struggle to preserve Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex" (Dec 22, 2025): A feature on the conservation efforts and the tension between urban modernization and UNESCO heritage status. "Chandigarh Art District: How street murals are reclaiming the city’s grey walls" (Oct 30, 2025): A cultural profile of the local artists transforming the aesthetic of the "City Beautiful." Signature Style Parul is known for her empathetic lens, often centering her stories on the individuals affected by policy—whether it is a student navigating university red tape or a patient seeking care. She possesses a unique ability to translate dense administrative notifications into actionable information for the public. Her long-standing beat experience makes her a trusted source for "inside-track" developments within Chandigarh’s most guarded institutions. X (Twitter): @parul_express ... Read More