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Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das on Thursday said that he has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The 42-year-old gave a health update via Instagram and urged people to follow all necessary COVID-19 guidelines. “We’re back. Seriously. This thing sucked. Wear a mask, get boosted, take your vitamins, drink snake blood. Whatever. It was a long two-ish week. Still doing masking around the house.” Have been. Stay safe,” he captioned. reel
On January 11, Das said that he had tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms.
On Wednesday, Mumbai reported 6,032 new coronavirus positive cases and 12 new deaths. With this, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the city’s infections rose to 10,17,999 and the death toll rose to 16,488, while the number of cured people rose to 9,66,985.
On the work front, Das is reportedly developing a country music comedy series titled “Country Eastern” for Fox. A press release from the makers said that the comedy series is about a young wealthy man from India, who moves to America to resume his life with his family.
“In an effort to rebuild his life in Memphis, Tennessee, he decides to pursue his passion and become a country music singer.
The only issue is that he’s totally sh*t on it. If he wants something real to sing then he has to gain some life experience in the States,” read the official logline.
Das will co-write and executive produce the show with Sam LeBourne, who will also serve as showrunner. Das said he is thrilled that the project is still under development.
“Writing of the series is currently underway. I am excited to be working with such extremely talented names, who each have an enviable body of work. It is a unique comedy and I look forward to filming the series soon.” I am,” the 42-year-old comedian from Mumbai said in a statement.
“Brooklyn Nine Nine” star Andy Samberg will also executive produce the series along with Zorma Taccone, Akiva Schaefer, Reg Tigerman and Party Over’s Ali Bell. CBS Studios and Fox Entertainment will produce the series.
Das is no stranger to American television as he previously starred in shows like “Whiskey Cavalier” and “Fresh Off the Boat.” He will next be seen in the Hollywood film “The Bubble”, directed by Judd Apatow.
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