Vir Das created history this week when he became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards. The stand-up comedian shared his opening monologue on his social media handle on Thursday, in which he spared no one. (Also Read – Vir Das’s International Emmys wardrobe had a personal touch: old sneakers, jewels that reminded him of ‘DPS green tie’)
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The awards ceremony was held in the middle of America, in New York. So Vir Das had to start his speech with a joke on immigration issues in America. He introduced himself and said he was from India who had come here “completely legally.” “I just came here to vote,” he said, taking a dig at the recently concluded US presidential elections in which Donald Trump emerged the winner. Veer also warned the winners not to say anything divisive on stage. “Because this is America, and you will be elected. Sorry, kicked out.”
Indians dominate America
Veer issued a disclaimer that his accent was Indian, which may be difficult for Americans to understand. He then asked them to consult their boss – or their boss’s boss – if they couldn’t do that, because today the top person in every company must be an Indian.
Hollywood is remaking global hits
Vir Das didn’t even spare Hollywood when he joked that the American film industry remakes global hits – some of which have been nominated at international Emmys – into American “cash cows” with Kevin Hart and Liam Neeson. . He also pointed out how despite being of Asian origin, actors from that part of the world are named ‘Joe’ in Hollywood films, unless you are Indian – then you are Raj. Weir joked that he was also offered the role of “British Raj”, an Indian man from England. He took a dig at the British Raj by saying, “I didn’t want to take this role, I want to keep my diamonds.” The Kohinoor’s Appropriation However, this joke did not hit the ‘majority white’ audience as it should have.
Elon Musk, are you listening?
Weir also took some jabs at Tesla founder Elon Musk, who has lobbied for Donald Trump in the recent US elections. “You think Elon Musk views the presidency the same way he views Teslas? He says, ‘Yes, technically it’s self-driving, but ultimately, I have control,'” Veer quips.
Baazigar O Baazigar
Veer quoted a line from Abbas-Mustan’s 1993 hit Bollywood romantic thriller Baazigar. Shahrukh Khan’s anti-hero in the film says, “Haar kar jeene wale ko hi baazigar kahte hain” (The one who loses and wins is called a juggler). He then told that after this provocative dialogue, the character started committing four murders. He suggested the nominees do exactly the same with the winners if they wanted. He said, the Amy statue is very sharp and that can help.
