Not too long ago, Vir Das obtained the Worldwide Emmy for Comedy for Vir Das: Touchdown. On Wednesday, the actor-comedian took to X (previously Twitter) and shared a few photos of the congratulatory flower bouquet despatched to him by Priyanka Chopra. Vir, who has usually gushed over Priyanka and her profession decisions, known as her ‘superior’ as he thanked her for the candy gesture. Additionally learn: Vir Das says not the Emmy win however an Amul artistic about it made him cry
Vir Das tweeted, “Thanks @priyankachopra for the flowers and for each door you’ve opened for the remainder of us. You’re superior!” The handwritten be aware despatched together with the flowers learn, “Expensive Vir, wishing you large congratulations in your Emmy win! Such a properly deserved and fantastic accomplishment! With love, Priyanka, Mary and your pals at Purple Pebble Photos.” Purple Pebble Photos is a movie manufacturing firm established by actor and producer Priyanka.
Vir Das on comparisons with Priyanka
Earlier this yr, Vir spoke about being in comparison with Priyanka Chopra, and mentioned there was a ‘large distinction’ between them as he mirrored on their success within the US. He had mentioned that whereas he was acting on standard superstar chat exhibits similar to The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon, Priyanka was seen as a visitor on these American exhibits.
He had mentioned throughout an interview on The Ranveer Present, “(I’m) Nowhere even near the extent of Priyanka. Like Priyanka is the worldwide Indian. I stroll right into a room, and there is like ‘you are Indian, you want Priyanka Chopra, no?’ So that may be a factor now. (Have been on Tonight Present and so on.) However not like Priyanka Chopra. I’ve carried out on the Tonight Present (The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon), Priyanka Chopra is on the sofa. It’s a large distinction, .”
Vir had additional added, “I couldn’t have extra respect for what she’s carried out. And when she says it’s laborious, I absolutely perceive how laborious it’s for me now. And subsequently how a lot tougher it will have been for her to interrupt down the preliminary door.”
When Priyanka Chopra attended Vir Das’ LA present
In 2022, Priyanka had attended Vir’s Los Angeles present, and known as him ‘courageous and galvanizing’. In return, he thanked her for ‘opening the doorways’ for him. “What a day! With Superior buddies watching an superior good friend do what he does greatest! @virdas you’re so courageous and so inspiring to me! To not point out had me in tears laughing!! Thanks for having us,” Priyanka had captioned her Instagram publish in April final yr.
Vir had commented, “Thanks for coming! Thanks for opening all of the doorways for the remainder of us. And thanks for at all times being superior and funky and humorous! I love you a lot.”