Overview

• In his 2007 debut cameo on Namastey London, Vir Das and a co-artist baked in the sun while lead actors stayed under umbrellas, spotlighting strict set hierarchies.
• Das was unaware that films undergo post-production dubbing and was surprised when Katrina Kaif’s lines were whispered on set after she reportedly lost her voice.
• He recalls that when his close-up scene arrived, the main cast departed because they did not have to stay, leaving him to film with only the third assistant director.
• Rishi Kapoor shook Das’s hand, praised his acting and urged him to promise he would never leave the profession before crew members placed an umbrella over his head.
• Podcast revelations about systemic class divides and mentorship on a high-profile film set have reignited conversations about junior-artist treatment and Das’s early career hurdles.