Vir Das claps back at the user who called him and Diljit Dosanjh ‘mediocre artists’: ‘Love the insinuation…’ | – Times of India

Online trolls spare none, be it an ordinary person or a celebrity. Generally, it is advised that ignorance is bliss, but sometimes we have seen celebs giving it back to internet users. Recently, Vir Das has responded to a tweet that branded him and Diljit Dosanjh as “mediocre artists.”
On X, one user questioned the overnight fame of the two artists while speculating that perhaps they were being pushed to lower India’s global status.The post read, “Have you ever wondered why two very, very mediocre artists—Diljit Dosanjh and Vir Das—have suddenly been propped up to global-scale fame? They’re suddenly benefiting from liaisons with top celebrities and getting gigs at top global events. Justin Trudeau went all the way to Diljit’s concert to welcome him as the ‘guy from Punjab’ (not India).”
The user continued, “The answer seems obvious—they’re Useful Idiots effectively tasked with denigrating India directly or indirectly (the ‘two Indias’ bit and hobnobbing with Pakistani artists, for example). They’ve acquiesced in following a script that seeks to puncture India’s soft power, and as long as they do that, they’re reaping rewards (sic).”
Following the viral tweet, Das said, “I love conspiracy nuts. I also love the insinuation that one has suddenly been propped up. I sell tickets, and so does Diljit. I personally pay rental for every venue I book across the world, and go directly to audiences who are kind enough to come see me.”

Vir Das expressed his gratitude to his audience for their support and added, “I’ve done so for fifteen years. Mediocrity aside, my audience props me up. And when it comes to India and pride, I think my audience is mature enough to know honest conversations are the highest form of love. Cheers.”!
On the work front, Vir Das was last seen in ‘Call Me Bae’ alongside Ananya Panday and is set to host the International Emmy Awards in New York this November. Diljit Dosanjh on the other hand is busy with his music tour as of now.