Stand-up comedian Vir Das has been preparing for the last two days to do the opposite of what he usually does — engage in a serious talk. The talk organised by the Asia Society India Centre is on the topic of comedy and it’s relevance in today’s times. Das assures us that while the topic is important, he intends to add some fun in it.

“What I really want is that after the session when people leave the room, they say wow I had no idea that humour can play such a important role in our lives,” says Das as he begins to explain what this talk is really about. In the interactive session that will be held today, he will be looking at not just the relevance but also the importance of comedy in today’s times. “Humour is important and in most people’s life, comedy exists. But, I do feel that there are things people can do to ensure that humour is an integral part of their lives,” says Das.