While India was waking up to the concept of stand-up comedy in the early 2000s, Vir Das showed the country that it was okay to laugh at ourselves. With a Netflix comedy special in his repertoire and another series for Hulu in the works, he is one of the few artistes who have taken Indian stand-up comedy to an international level. Recognising his achievements in the world of performing arts, his alma mater - Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois - is all set to felicitate him with an honorary doctorate. The actor-comedian has also been chosen to give the 2018 Commencement Address at the esteemed college in June.