Vir Das Debuts as an Author with Memoir ‘The Outsider’

Vir Das, the celebrated stand-up comedian and actor, is adding another title to his name, author. The International Emmy-winning performer is set to release his debut memoir, The Outsider, published by Simon & Schuster. The book will take readers through his personal and professional journey, filled with moments of laughter, heartbreak, failure, and self-discovery.

Das Shares the news on Instagram

Das announced the news on Instagram with a video highlighting key moments from his life and career. Expressing his excitement, he wrote, “I WROTE A BOOK!!!!! For ALL ‘The Outsiders’… Laughter has truly saved my life. I hope to show you how funny and beautiful this world is. It hits shelves soon, but you can order it NOW in my profile.”

What’s the Book About? A Story of Feeling Like an Outsider

Born in India, Vir Das spent his early years moving between India and Lagos, Nigeria. This constant shift made him feel like an outsider in different places. Reflecting on his life, he said, “I don’t know how one ends up being the Indian kid in Nigeria, the African kid in boarding school, the boarding school kid in Delhi Public School, the Delhi kid in Galesburg, Illinois, the Chicago guy in Alabama, the America-return in Mumbai, the Bollywood guy in comedy, the stand-up comedy guy in Bollywood, the Bollywood guy in Indie Music, and the Indian in American comedy.”

Despite these experiences, Das considers himself fortunate to have stepped into different worlds, and The Outsider is his way of sharing that journey with readers.

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A Book Full of Unexpected Adventures

The memoir is expected to feature several key incidents from Das’s life, including when he was stranded on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico after his cruise ship left without him due to visa issues. These real-life experiences, mixed with his signature humour, will give readers a closer look at the man behind the comedian.

From Stand-Up Comedy to the Big Screen

Vir Das is one of India’s most successful comedians, with six stand-up specials to his name, including:

• Abroad Understanding
• Losing It
• For India
• Vir Das: Inside Out
• Vir Das: Outside In
• Vir Das: Landing (which won an International Emmy for Best Comedy Series)

Besides comedy, Das has acted in Bollywood movies like Badmaash Company, Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, and Shaadi Ke Side Effects. He has also appeared in international shows such as Whiskey Cavalier, Fresh Off the Boat, Hasmukh, and Call Me Bae.

On Tour with ‘Mind Fool’

While gearing up for the release of his book, Das is currently on his Mind Fool world tour, bringing his comedy to 33 countries.

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