Vir Das reacts as TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee refers to his Two Indias monologue in Parliament

Vir Das

A few years ago, comedian and actor, Vir Das, left the country divided with his infamous monologue 'Two Indias' where he spoke about the contrasting realities of the country. The monologue was recently used as a reference by a TMC MP, Abhishekh Banerjee, during his Lok Sabha speech, years later. Vir has reactedto the use of his monologue being used by the MP.

Vir Das on Two Indias reference in Parliament

Vir shared a video on X, and wrote, "In PARLIAMENT? Really? This happened last night (sic)." During his speech, Abhishek mentioned that in November 2021, thousands of miles away from India at the Kennedy Centre, Vir Das spoke about two Indias. While some laughed, some were clearly offended. The MP further said, "Few paused to listen, but what he offered was not comedy. It was a warning, a prophecy, a mirror held up to a nation standing at the edge of its own contradictions because I, too, sir, come from two Indias."

Reacting to Abhishek's speech line by line, Vir said, "In Parliament you…? Oh, crap. I am sorry, this is happening on the floor of parliament? Don't do it. I remember some people laughed. (laughs) Sorry, some who were offended? Who? Who paused to listen? On the floor of Parliament?"

"That's what every single newspaper said, that it wasn't (comedy). I'm sorry, you got a warning. No, I got a warning. Many warnings. A prophecy? In Parliament? No, it felt like broken glass. No, it was hiding in my house for a really long time. Where were you then?," the Happy Patel actor added.

Concluding the video, Vir revealed that he is leaving the country and subtly announced his next world tour, saying that it is the right time to announce it.

MP Abhishek Banerjee reacts

Vir's video soon grabbed everyone's attention, including Abhishek Banerjee, who tweeted, "Ah, the beauty of two Indias- in one, a comedian is questioned for talking about the ‘TWO INDIA' divide. In the other, the same debate becomes the perfect PR for a tour announcement. Democracy does have a sense of humour. Wishing you house full shows and a smashing tour ahead!"

Vir Das was last seen in the film Happy Patel, which was released in January 2026. Notably, the film marked his directorial debut.