University Housing will be hosting Bollywood and Emmy-nominated star Vir Das for the Indian Cultural Dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Illinois State University’s Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality will cater the dinner and feature a variety of regional cuisine from India. Tickets for the dinner are available online for $20. Meal plan holders may use a meal swipe to make a reservation in exchange for one meal. Tickets will be available until April 4 or until sold out.
As India’s biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood star, Das was the second best-selling live act in the country in 2022. He has increasingly gained worldwide appeal through his international tours and beloved appearances in multiple comedy fan-favorite films and TV series.
Das starred in Judd Apatow’s feature The Bubble on Netflix and the ABC spy dramedy Whiskey Cavalier in the role of “Jai Datta” opposite Scott Foley and Lauren Cohen. Das has created, produced, and starred in multiple series, including the scripted thriller Hasmokh for Netflix and the unscripted travel show Jestination Unknown for Amazon. His Netflix special, Vir Das: For India, garnered an International Emmy-nomination for “Best Comedy” in 2021. His latest Netflix special, Landing, premiered on December 26, 2022. Das is also the lead singer for India’s premiere comedy-rock band Alien Chutney.
The Indian Cultural Dinner is sponsored by Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, the Association of Residence Halls, and the Office of International Engagement.
