Comedian and actor Vir Das is beloved (by some, tolerated by others, blocked by a few), and he's here to take you through his world tour of heartbreak, failure, and grit, with chaotic detours through Bollywood and Hollywood--all while being a professional outsider. If you've ever felt lost or out of place, this book is for you. When Vir found himself stranded on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico, watching his cruise ship sail away without him because he was having visa issues, he realized it was a metaphor for his life: He's an outsider and he always will be. Standing on that beach, he took in the absurdity of his reality--broke, hungover, dumped, jobless, trousers full of sand. He only knew one way to deal with it all: He had to laugh. Vir's story is one of cultural dissonance and a search for identity. As a child, he bounced from India to Nigeria and back again. He navigated life between worlds, never quite fitting in. In Africa, he was the kid from India, and back in India, he was the kid from Africa. Vir has been an outsider wherever he's gone, whether he was scrubbing dishes at a Grand Lux Cafe in Chicago, navigating the journey from extra to leading man in Bollywood, getting cancelled and hit with police complaints, or touring the world three times over and winning an Emmy. He's learnt that life on the fringes isn't lonely--it's hilarious. This is the story of someone who has seen more of the world and been let into more worlds than you can imagine. It's a crazy story spanning India, Africa, the United States, and the world--and about comedy, movies, rock music, fame, failure, growing, and stumbling across the globe. The Outsider is more than just a memoir about Vir's unlikely rise to comedic fame; it's a powerful reflection on how being a misfit can shape your identity. A coming-of-age story for anyone who's never quite belonged, and a testament to the resilience and humor that come from resisting the urge to fit in and staying true to who you are. About the AuthorEmmy-winning comedian and actor Vir Das has emerged as one of the most beloved voices in comedy worldwide. TheÊNew York TimesÊsays, ÔNo artist embodies the globalization of stand-up like Vir Das.Õ His fourth and most recent Netflix comedy specialÊLandingÊpremiered to universal praise from fans and critics alike earning Vir a 2023 International Emmy Award win for Best Comedy, his first win and second nomination. His previous Netflix specialÊVir Das: For IndiaÊwas nominated for a 2021 International Emmy Award for Best Comedy as well. Vir has performed over hundred comedy shows in all major cities across India. In addition to his success on the standup comedy stage, Vir has created, produced, and starred in multiple series, including ABCÕsÊWhiskey Cavalier, NetflixÕsÊHasmokh, and AmazonÕsÊJestination Unknown.ÊHe has also played major roles in Hindi films such asÊDelhi Belly, Go Goa Gone,ÊandÊBadmaash Company.ÊHe starred in Judd ApatowÕs Netflix featureÊThe Bubble,Êand he is currently developing various feature and television projects.
