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Vir Das opens up about how failure shaped his success in his debut book ‘The Outsider’

By IANS | Updated: April 3, 2025 09:46 IST

Mumbai, April 3 In his debut book, ‘The Outsider,’ comedian and actor Vir Das has opened up about ...

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Mumbai, April 3 In his debut book, ‘The Outsider,’ comedian and actor Vir Das has opened up about his journey through the highs and lows of his career.

Opening up about his personal experiences, Das revealed how failure and rejection played a pivotal role in shaping his path to success.

Speaking about his first memoir, Vir shared, “I’ve had a strange life that took me across the world more than anyone I know. 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. All I know is, when you are blessed enough to step into all those worlds, you write a book about it. I hope to take you across the world through the eyes of a fortunate fool.”

The memoir promises to explore the various phases of Vir Das's life, emphasizing that his sense of being an outsider extends far beyond the comedy world. From being stranded on a beach in Mexico to grappling with cultural identity and navigating the ups and downs of a career that spans across continents, Vir's journey has been marked by self-discovery, heartbreak, failure, and, undeniably, laughter.

Vir took to social media to unveil his memoir, “The Outsider: A Memoir for Misfits,” sharing a video that highlights various chapters of his life, his journey with identity, and his career. The video announcement captures Vir's journey from awkward beginnings to global success, showcasing both his struggles as a comedian and his triumphs on the world stage. It reflects his evolution into the person he is today. According to Vir, the book is a guide from one idiot, fool, drifter, loser, dreamer, and misfit to a world full of people just like him.

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