Comedian-actor Vir Das received a special gesture from Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra congratulating him on his career-defining Emmy win. She sent a bouquet of flowers with a handwritten note, winning hearts online.
Das shared a photo of Priyanka’s thoughtful presentation on Instagram along with her message praising his monumental global achievement.
“Wishing you huge congratulations on your Emmy win! Such a well-deserved and wonderful accomplishment!” she wrote, signing off as “your friends at Purple Pebble Pictures” – referring to her production company.
Responding to her support, Vir tweeted his gratitude to Priyanka for “every door you’ve opened for the rest of us.” He acknowledged her towering impact as “the global Indian” who paved the way for others.
Vir won the International Emmy for Best Comedy with his Netflix special ‘Vir Das: Landing’ competing against the British hit ‘Derry Girls’. By taking his unique brand of socially-conscious humor to audiences worldwide, he has elevated Indian standup’s global stature.
Earlier this year, when comparisons were drawn to Priyanka’s epic run abroad, Vir candidly admitted he has miles to go to match her level. Yet his win reaffirms how Indian talent can successfully transcend geographical boundaries.
Beyond the Emmy glory, Vir counts films like ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Go Goa Gone’ and more in his repertoire. But landing comedy specials on Netflix has enabled his international rise as brown comedy’s flagbearer.
And as Priyanka’s gesture showed, Vir’s win resonated with the Indian creative community as an inspirational milestone. In chasing their dreams, every artist hopes to one day pay it forward for future generations.
