Vir Das and Sapan Verma

"Cutting-edge talents, exciting diversity, and original and creative voices... certain to shake up, invigorate, and power new films, TV shows, and more" is how the US magazine, Variety, sees the comedians it has included in its coveted Top Ten Comics to Watch for list released recently. Our takeaway from the news? Vir Das became the first Indian to feature on the list, making it to the No. 3 spot. The actor-comedian, who has been touring the globe extensively, has gained further international popularity with his hit Netflix show, Abroad Understanding.