Last updated: November 11, 2022, 14:12 IST

Das I’m from two Indias’ monologue had argued a year ago when he was criticized for allegedly defaming the country (File image: News18)
The protest groups claimed the show, to be held on Thursday, would harm Hindus’ religious feelings
TMC MP Derek O’Brien has invited stand-up comedian Vir Das to Kolkata, a day after his Bengaluru show was canceled at the last minute following protests from right-wing Hindu groups.
The protest groups claimed the show, which was to be held on Thursday, would hurt Hindus’ religious feelings.
“Hello @thevirdas Come to #Kolkata. We would love to have you here this winter. DM me please. Let’s get this going,” the TMC leader in Rajya Sabha said in a tweet.
Das later uploaded a video to Twitter to discourage any assumptions about his content.
“I made this video after one of my shows, Just in Case. I have no interest in media goggles or being used for headlines. I am an artist. I shouldn’t be on the news. A lot of assumptions are made about my content. I trust that my art and my audience speak for me. #TrustTheAudience,” Das tweeted.
Das’s monologue “I come from two Indias” had caused a stir a year ago when he was criticized for defaming the country.
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