Vir Das on why roast-style hosting like the Oscars cannot happen in Indian award shows: ‘Star egos won’t take a joke'

Vir Das has shared that award shows in India cannot include hosts like Conan O'Brien or Ricky Gervais because stars cannot handle jokes here.
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Vir Das opens up on why comedians can't roast Bollywood stars at award shows

Vir Das shared why roast-style hosting like Ricky Gervais or Conan O'Brien at international award shows rarely works in India ...

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards 2026: Check out the Nominations for India’s Most Trusted Award Show

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards is on March 30, 2026, in New Delhi The award features 40 categories this year NDTV Gadgets360 Awards will also feature Users' Choice categories ...

‘Star egos and power games’: Vir Das explains why roast-style hosting like Oscars fails in India

Das says roast-style humour struggles in India because jokes are shaped by hierarchy, not freedom. He adds that even big stars hosting award shows can’t fix the imbalance that limits sharp comedy.
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Vir Das on why Indian award shows lack roast-style hosting like Oscars

Vir Das explained why Indian award shows avoid roast-style hosting. He stated that 'star egos' and industry power dynamics prevent comedians from making jokes, as stars won't accept being roasted by ...

‘Saiyaara’ duo Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday’s sweet selfie at award show captures their celebratory moment after big honours

An award show turned into a celebratory gala for the 'Saiyaara' team. Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday dazzled on stage as they ...