Vir Das hits back at claims of criticising the current BJP government: 'Done jokes about every single leader in power '

Vir Das. Pic/Yogen Shah

With power comes parody, actor-comedian Vir Das said on Monday, dismissing claims that he only criticises the current BJP government in his shows.

Das paraphrased the popular "Spider-Man" dialogue: "With great power comes great responsibility" to make a case for his comedic sketches while replying to a social media user who blamed the comedian for never questioning other political parties.

"As if they were perfect administrators and never did no wrong. Modi supporters question Modi the most. It is the one-sided hypocrites like Vir das has polluted the discourse," the user said.

Das noticed the comment and had a reply ready.

"Ha! Sir. I did jokes about the Congress on prime-time television every night for 7 yrs. Done jokes songs, sketches, about every single leader in power long before this govt. Will be doing them long after for the next one. In any sensible society, with power comes parody. Accept that and move the H''l on" he said. In another post, shared on Sunday, Das said as the economic crisis unfolds in the near future, it's going to be important to ask questions of the leadership.

"When you do, your replies and your timeline will be flooded with hate and attacks. Don't take it personally; it simply means the question was a really good one. The quality of the question is directly proportional to the number of anonymous replies," he shared.

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