Actor-comedian Vir Das tests positive for COVID-19

Actor-comedian Vir Das informed on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 42-year-old stand-up comedian wrote that he had mild symptoms, including aches and a sore throat. He has isolated himself at home. 

Das wrote, “Right. I’ve tested positive for Covid-19. Mild symptoms. Aches and a sore throat. Isolated at home. Had only been in contact with two other people in the last month and thankfully they are both negative.”

True to his profession, the actor added a tint of humour to his post as he went into deep thought about quilts and pillows, mulling over what is better. 

Also Read: Vir Das to develop, star in his next international project titled ‘Country Eastern’

“Now I am in a room. I have three pillows and a quilt. I’m seriously considering embroidery. Depending on how long this takes, I may wind up with no quilts and 6 pillows, or like 2 quilts. If I had to choose a market, I’d choose quilts over pillows, more exclusive. Almost everyone has a pillow they love. Not everyone has a nice quilt,” he wrote. 

Das continued, “Also…new pillows are overrated. Old pillows, they know you and your whole body. You ever shoved a memory pillow between your knees? It’s a core workout. You want abs or a nap? You ever shoved an old pillow between your knees? All the best parts of you are reunited and comfy. The point of all this is to wear a mask and get boosted. Hope you and your family are safe.”

Also Read: Watch: Vir Das describes Shah Rukh Khan to Whitney Cummings as she googles him

The comedian is known for his brave political commentaries in his stand-up acts. His monologue, ‘I Come From Two Indias’ performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, sparked an explosive online debate as people vehemently shared it to either show their support, or to troll the actor. In the video clip from the show, he portrayed the dual nature of India with comments on COVID-19 management, rape and crime against women, crackdown on comedians as well as the farmers’ protest.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas gives a shoutout to Vir Das for Emmy nomination

He responded to the criticism meted out to his monologue in a statement that read, “It ends in a gigantic patriotic round of applause for a country we all love, believe in and are proud of. That there is more to our country than the headlines, a deep beauty. That’s the point of the video and the reason for the applause.”

Das has appeared in several Bollywood films such as Namastey London, Badmaash Company, Love Aaj Kal, Delhi Belly, among others. 

Also Read: I want to keep writing love letters to India: Actor-comedian Vir Das

He is all set to write and executive produce a brand new show for Fox titled ‘Country Eastern’. The series is a single-cam comedy series that will also star Das. 

“I’m excited to be collaborating with such immensely talented names, each of whom have an envious body of work. It’s a unique comedy and I’m looking forward to filming the series soon,” he had said.