Vir Das Discusses Challenges of Roast-Style Hosting at Indian Award Shows

Comedian Vir Das explained why roast-style hosting, common at international award shows like the Oscars, is rare in India. Drawing from his experience scripting Indian award shows, he cited star egos and hierarchical power dynamics as barriers to comedians freely roasting celebrities. Das noted that while big stars hosting may appeal to attendees, the power imbalance limits humor's effectiveness for viewers. He contrasted this with international hosts who use roast humor to humanize stars during celebrations.