A few months back, we had reported about how Vir Das is collaborating with the online streaming service provider, Netflix for an original standup show. Netflix had previously made Comedy Specials with Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Russell Peters, Chris Tucker etc., but this is the first time they are giving this platform to an Indian stand-up comedian. So Vir Das certainly deserve a lot of adulations. The makers have shot the show, named About Understanding, with Vir Das in November last year. The show had been shot in two cities, New Delhi and New York in front of 1100 and 200 people respectively. While several other Indian filmmakers and production houses have cracked deals with Netflix in the past few months, this debut will be the first for India on this platform.
The trailer for the show, that is going to be aired on April 25 has been revealed, and we find out that Vir Das is delivering standup routines in both New Delhi and New York simultaneously. The show as one can see speaks about cultures, politics, religion and much more as one can make out in this close to 90 seconds trailer. The show is a growing landmark for Indian comedy and artists who are truly going global with their art and caliber. The jokes are mostly about the religious beliefs and traditions in India, a topic that often consonate with the audiences who have a taste for such gags.
Here’s the trailer…
So what do you think of the above trailer?